So many male soloists have used Taemin’s slinky dance pop as a template for their own work. From Kim Donghan to Lee Gikwang, and Park Jihoon to Kang Daniel, a …
Read More »[Review] LIMITLESS set down a better path with “Wish Wish”
I was not a big fan of Limitless’ summer debut. In fact, at this point I can barely recall it at all. I know that it was vaguely tropical, but …
Read More »[Review] EXO’s “Obsession” is a risk that doesn’t quite pan out
Despite SM Entertainment’s occasional ambivalence when it comes to promotions, EXO comebacks still feel like events. Even with the group down to six members thanks to military enlistments, the arrival …
Read More »[Review] WJSN thrills with the compelling “As You Wish”
Though I wouldn’t have predicted it when they debuted three years ago, WJSN have slowly become one of my favorite girl groups of their generation. In many ways, they’re filling …
Read More »[Review] ASTRO’s “Blue Flame” surprisingly uninspired
Well, this seems to be the week where all my favorite, once-bright boy groups go dark. I’m not sure what alternate timeline I’ve stumbled into, but I want out. With …
Read More »[Review] MAMAMOO’s “Hip” represents a sensible progression in their sound
Fresh off their success on Queendom, MAMAMOO are back with their second title track of 2019. This has been a fruitful year for them, particularly Hwasa. Her name has been …
Read More »[Review] NATURE switch gears with sure-to-polarize “Oopsie”
Since their debut last year, NATURE have gone on to develop a quirky, off-kilter sound that sets them apart from other rookie groups. Fans seem to be taking notice, bringing …
Read More »[Review] Dawn makes satisfying debut with “Money”, establishes path forward
When E’Dawn left Pentagon and Cube Entertainment, it seemed like a career-killer for both him and his former band. At the time, he was arguably Pentagon’s most well-known member, yet …
Read More »[Review] HyunA’s P Nation debut with “Flower Shower” unfortunately mirrors a company trend
If I’m being completely honest, the first few months of PSY’s P Nation have been a dull disappointment. The agency has delivered a string of digital singles, none of which …
Read More »[Review] WayV deliver quality r&b throwback with “Love Talk”
Unlike K-pop, it’s not unusual for C-pop albums to be promoted by more than one music video. WayV were quite a tease in this regard, dropping their mini album with “Moonwalk” as …
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