When it comes to my favourite Korean solo artists, I would have to toss it up between Sunmi and Taemin. Not only do both artists have some incredibly strong material but both manage to infuse each and every single one of their songs with a sense of individuality. More than just singers they're performers and … Continue reading SONG REVIEW: 2 KIDS – Taemin (SHINee)
Year Released: 2007 It's hard to understate the impact of Girls' Generation's momentous Into The New World (다시 만난 세계) on not just K-pop but Korea as a whole. Few songs, let alone debuts have had such far reaching effects but almost like a sign of things to come, it kickstarted a whole new wave … Continue reading KPOP HALL OF FAME: Into The New World – Girls’ Generation (SNSD)
With the burgeoning growth of K-pop in its current state, many newer fans are unaware of many of the genres past classics. That’s why every week I will be taking a look back at some of K-pop’s most exciting and iconic tracks that were released before the conception of this blog to shed some light … Continue reading Retro Rewind: Catch Me – TVXQ!
I've had a strained relationship with EXO-SC. As much as I've wanted to love them, they've consistently released the weakest EXO adjacent material. Their music is just not for me and their debut single What a Life was everything I despised about modern music in one unpleasant package. It was one of my least favourite … Continue reading SONG REVIEW: 1 Billion Views (Feat. Moon) – EXO-SC
In my mind, a Red Velvet sub-unit has been a long time coming. The group have covered so much musical ground over the last 6 years, it was about time that some of the members started to branch out into their own little niches. Given the hype surrounding the Irene x Seulgi sub-unit, I guess … Continue reading SONG REVIEW: Monster – Irene & Seulgi (Red Velvet)
After about a week and a half after the release of WayV's debut full length album, 'Awaken The World'; I've come to the conclusion that it and its lead single are the strongest the NCT project have sounded all year. Not only is Turn Back Time a dynamite blast of rock and hip-hop, but the … Continue reading SONG REVIEW: Turn Back Time – WayV
When it comes to EXO solos I haven't really enjoyed a single one of them. While each member is unique enough to embark on solo careers but rather than capitalise on the charms of each individual member we've gotten either balladry or RnB. This isn't necessarily a bad thing but it feels almost limiting. You … Continue reading SONG REVIEW: Candy – Baekhyun (EXO)
Out of the three NCT units, Dream have consistently released some of my favourite material. While their earlier work adhered to a more bubblegum sound, it resulted in some of my absolute favourite NCT songs in Chewing Gum and especially My First And Last. Their shift to a more harder edged sound has made them … Continue reading SONG REVIEW: Ridin’ – NCT DREAM
When we're talking about the connoisseurs of Kpop as we know it, one name that comes immediately to mind is TVXQ! Not only were they one of the first Korean idol groups to really conquer Japan, but their influence largely looms over much of what we see today. And although I've loved almost every single … Continue reading SONG REVIEW: Chocolate – MAX (Changmin of TVXQ!)
As a group, EXO have supplied us with some of the most unique, hard hitting tracks of the past few years. Not only that, but the groups diverse roster of vocalists and performers make the idea of solo work and incredibly exciting prospect. Unfortunately, most of the members solo work has left me feeling rather … Continue reading SONG REVIEW: Let’s Love – Suho (EXO)
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