Three years after riding high as one of K-pop’s most successful breakout girl groups, AOA has found themselves in a bit of a slump. After member controversies and the departure …
Read More »JBJ’s “Fantasy” continues solid run by ‘Produce 101’ groups thanks to its dramatic hook
Last week, fan-favorite ‘Produce 101‘ spin-off group Rainz proved that the series could generate more than just one successful act. But while Rainz set the stage with a colorful collection …
Read More »A.C.E continue down their own path with “Callin'”, a refreshing energetic assault
A.C.E’s “Callin” follows up on one of 2017’s most interesting debuts. Not only did the group tackle an unusual electronic sound with “Cactus“, but they also performed the song with …
Read More »Epik High & Oh Hyuk team up to just do what works on “Home Is Far Away”
One thing I’ve always appreciated about Epik High is that, even when they’re exploring trends, they have a style unique to them. This blend of alternative and old school hip …
Read More »Taemin’s “Move” uses slinky sense of funk to impress, could’ve used a knockout punch
Taemin’s “Press It” was my favorite album of last year, so this comeback arrives with much anticipation (especially since it was originally confirmed for an August release). One of the …
Read More »Highlight excel by flipping expectations with lighthearted & boisterous “Can Be Better”
Highlight’s new mini-album is released in honor of their eighth year together — a feat for any K-pop group. Of course, Highlight itself only “debuted” earlier this spring, but the …
Read More »Rainz go retro to the 80s with jubilant, sing-song “Juliette”
Season 2 of ‘Produce 101‘ was such a phenomenon that it has spawned not only its winning act, Wanna One, but other project groups as well. Rainz consists of seven …
Read More »UP10TION rebound in electrifying fashion with “Going Crazy”
UP10TION have much to make up for after the disappointingly generic tropical track they returned with last June. For awhile, it felt as they were making a quick ascent to …
Read More »TRCNG take a dated sound and make it work on “Spectrum” with an assault of energy
TS Entertainment has been a real mixed bag when it comes to idol groups. Their first two, Secret and B.A.P, were huge hits — even if both have suffered from …
Read More »SF9’s “O Sole Mio” does justice to its Latin influences with engaging melody, strong production
SF9 only debuted a year ago and have already experimented with a number of styles. Switching things up again, their new single finds them trading hip-hop and EDM for Spanish …
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