K-pop tends to cannibalize itself, which can muddle the meaning of “debut” when it comes to new groups. 3YE (pronounced “Third Eye” because … of course it is) have debuted …
Read More »[Review] GOT7 return with understated “Eclipse”
If you’ve been reading TheBiasList long enough, you’ll know that GOT7 have often become the punching bags for my trend-related complaints over the past few years. Obviously I don’t hate …
Read More »[Review] Lovelyz’s solid but understated “Beautiful Days” throws back to their earlier work
I’ve always appreciated Woollim Entertainment’s ability to curate music that stays true to its artists’ personas. While so many others rush to jump on whatever’s popular at the moment, a …
Read More »[Review] SEVENTEEN gives Japan a forgettable single with “Happy Ending”
Last year, my favorite SEVENTEEN song wasn’t a Korean title track at all. It was their first original Japanese single, “Call Call Call“, which harnessed the guitar-fueled dance pop sound …
Read More »[Review] Ladies’ Code bring a mature funk sound to the table with “Feedback”
Since their return in 2016, Ladies’ Code have pursued a more muted, moodier pop sound. But it’s been years since we’ve had a proper comeback from the girls, which makes …
Read More »[Review] WINNER continue opting for trendy on energetic “Ah Yeah”
When WINNER first debuted in 2014, they seemed poised to become YG Entertainment’s answer to K-pop’s more “grown up” side – not exclusively ballad-centered, but not striving to compete with …
Read More »[Review] EXID switch things up on potential Korean swan song “Me & You”
Though the girls have more or less denied it, there’s a chance that “Me & You” may be EXID’s final Korean title track — at least in the group’s current …
Read More »[Review] ONEWE’s “Reminisce About All” is a ballad but it’s a strong one
Rainbow Bridge World’s ambitious double debut of ONEUS and ONEWE has finally come to fruition! ONEWE had to wait a few months longer (and already seem to be getting less …
Read More »[Review] WayV (NCT) impress with invigorating, aggressive “Take Off”
NCT’s Chinese unit WayV made an inauspicious debut earlier this year with their version of an already-released 127 track. As hyped as this project has been, that promotional choice felt …
Read More »[Review] Woohyun & Junoflo collab on lively “Hold On Me”
Before enlisting in the military, two out of three members of Infinite have preceded their absence with a solo album. Now that main vocal Woohyun is back with new material, …
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