Of all the trends that have come to dominate the K-pop landscape over the past year, the retro revolution is one that I'm fully on board for. After the gargantuan success of western acts such as the Weeknd and Dua Lipa, Korea have quickly latched onto this now global appreciation of music of the days … Continue reading SONG REVIEW: When We Disco – JYP (Duet With Sunmi)
It's finally that time of the year! Given that most us have been stuck indoors for the greater part of 2020, it's hard to believe that we've already reached the halfway mark. And apart from the global pandemic, rising international tensions, social uprisings and natural disasters I would like to think that it's been a … Continue reading Best Kpop Songs of 2020: Mid-Year edition
Due to the relentless release schedule that us K-pop fans have to endure, it’s not easy to consume all the content at once. That’s why I thought it would be fun at the end of each month, to look back at my top 5 singles and B-sides along with my top 3 albums. Although my placement for … Continue reading K-POP Monthly Roundup: June 2020
I love Sunmi. Since officially debuting as a soloist back in 2017, she's pretty much become the kpop diva. She's one of the most consistent and instantly enthralling soloists out there, with one hell of a voice. And while she doesn't release songs very often, when she does, it's almost guaranteed greatness. Apart from a … Continue reading SONG REVIEW: Pporappippam – Sunmi
Starting today we have an all new feature! I've always had a bit of a problem with Korea's chart system so i thought, why not come up with my own! As of today we are starting the Kbopped weekly charts! These charts will be solely based on my own play history and will feature my … Continue reading KBOPPED Weekly Charts: 17/06/20
Generally speaking, 2019 was a revolutionary year for the Korean music industry; not so much musically as it was politically. Rife with scandals and the tragic passing of two of Koreas most notable and beloved idols, it was a tough year for fans of the genre to say the least. The Burning sun and Produce … Continue reading BEST K-POP SINGLES OF 2019 (HONOURABLE MENTIONS)
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