At this point, it’s almost pointless to review a TWICE single, at least in terms of impacting a song’s popularity. No matter the quality, the group’s brand will ensure any …
Read More »[Review] UNB come together surprisingly well on “Feeling”
Musically, the biggest risk involved with debuting a reality show-spawned project group like UNB is that their sound will be completely generic. There simply isn’t enough time to develop a …
Read More »[Review] NCT’s Ten makes chorus-averse, production-heavy EDM appealing on “New Heroes”
NCT’s Ten has developed quite a loyal fan base despite only appearing in a handful of the group’s comebacks. Perhaps this is because he shines so brightly as a soloist. …
Read More »[Review] TVXQ use restraint to their advantage on laid-back “Love Line”
Though lacking the kind of power I was craving from a TVXQ comeback, the duo’s new album is filled with reliably top-shelf material. SM Entertainment seems to think so too, …
Read More »[Review] Oh My Girl Banhana’s voices ensure “Banana Allergy Monkey” doesn’t rise to potential
If any group was poised to give us a bizarre Orange Caramel-esque sub-unit, Oh My Girl has the resume. They come from an agency known for its quirky concepts, and …
Read More »[Review] NCT U’s “Yestoday” excels thanks to standout performances & cool soundscape
NCT’s ambitious 2018 project rolls into its third month with the fifth music video released from the group’s album. Like many fans, I was supremely disappointed when the tracklist for …
Read More »[Review] Intrigue of “Egoist” by LOONA’s Olivia Hye is found more in MV than song
With every LOONA-related release, it feels like the K-pop community combusts with excitement. Now that the group’s entire roster has been introduced, it’s a good time to reconcile my personal …
Read More »[Review] Hoya’s “All Eyes On Me” works more as an experience than as a song
It’s impossible to completely strip bias from the experience of a new K-pop comeback, but writing daily reviews since 2016 has increased my ability to separate a song from its …
Read More »[Review] Samuel finds a tone that works for him on “One”
Since last summer’s ‘Produce 101‘ ended, Samuel has hit the ground running. In less than a year, he’s delivered three albums (one full, two mini) and a Japanese debut. That’s …
Read More »[Review] TVXQ’s “The Chance Of Love” offers polish, but surprisingly not much flair
It would be hard to overstate just how much I was looking forward to this comeback from TVXQ. To be honest, it was in contention for my “top song of …
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