I debated whether or not to give this song a full review. Given its release earlier in the year as one of the best album tracks on BTS's 20 song opus, 'Map Of The Soul:7' and the fact that I gave my thoughts on it in my review of the album, it almost felt kinda … Continue reading SONG REVIEW: We are Bulletproof: the Eternal – BTS
Well I wasn't expecting this! Seventeen have long been one of my favourite boy groups but it's been a while since we got a poppy, upbeat track from the boys, and even longer since they've gone full funk. Pre-release My My isn't funk, but it's the first time since mid 2018 that the group have … Continue reading Song Review: My My – SEVENTEEN
After the debut onslaught that was 2019, 2020 has obviously felt slight in comparison. Not only have there been less debuts, but very few of them have actual left a lasting impression on me. Of course there have been exceptions, but I'm still waiting for 2020's Crown, Dalla Dalla or even Valkyrie! The latest group … Continue reading SONG REVIEW: Swear – E’Last
At this point I'm honestly surprised that DIA still exist. Though they whoo'd me (no pun intended) with last years retro-infused WOOWA it's been more than a year since that track dropped. The group have been through so many member configurations and hiatuses that each comeback feels like a gift from the gods. Even this … Continue reading SONG REVIEW: Hug U – DIA
Theoretically, I should have been counting down the minutes to Butterfly's release. But given 2020's terrible track record I've chosen to go into every single k-pop comeback with absolutely 0 expectations. Cosmic Girls released my favourite girl group single of 2019 and are easily lodged within my current top three girl groups. But after Gfriend … Continue reading SONG REVIEW: Butterfly – WJSN (Cosmic Girls)
I'm gonna say it right here. I have no idea what Bighit was thinking with this song. I didn't like it on release and I like it even less with a mv. In all honesty, I was thinking about whether I would want to do a write up on this in the first place. But … Continue reading SONG REVIEW: Puma – TXT
After releasing some strong but otherwise rather similar tracks for their first few years, Twice wowed me last year with the one two punch of Fancy and Feel Special. The girls had expressed a desire to expand conceptually for years and 2019 was really a year to spread their wings. So far, almost every song … Continue reading SONG REVIEW: More & More – TWICE
BVNDIT - Jungle https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-lqsGDqkl2c Another BVNDIT track that just doesn't connect with me. I appreciate the attempt to incorporate a more tribal vibe but most of the track just plays like generic moody girl crush. The central drop is especially grating and retains almost nothing that made Dumb (their best single) at least mildly enjoyable. … Continue reading Quickie Catchup Reviews: BVNDIT, Day6, DKB, KEEMBO, Monsta X, Nu’est, NCT127, ONEWE, OnlyOneOf, Sujeong
The disbandment of X1 late last year has got to go down as one of K-pop's biggest disappointments. After breaking numerous records with their (very good) debut mini album, the group was forced into an unavoidable hiatus before simply being thrown out. Since then, many of the members have returned to their respective companies and … Continue reading SONG REVIEW: Red Moon – Kim Wooseok
When it comes to 'Produce' idols, Park Jihoon has easily been the solo idol with the most musically consistent discography. Last years 360 and especially L.O.V.E were both strong pop songs with strong production and addicting hooks. And while I wasn't exactly looking forward to this comeback, Jihoon has shattered all expectations with the bombastic … Continue reading SONG REVIEW: Wing – Park Jihoon
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