Last time we heard from KNK, their music video had been scrapped, forcing them to make a comeback without that vital piece of promotion. Given this, I’m actually surprised that …
Read More »B.I.G’s “Hello Hello” equal parts frustrating and enjoyable
Like many groups trying to break into the big leagues, B.I.G have changed styles almost every time they make a comeback. With February’s excellent “1.2.3“, it felt like they finally found …
Read More »Kriesha Chu makes endearing debut with “Trouble” behind quality production
Last week’s “Spotlight“ by Kim Sohee marked the first post-series release by a ‘K-Pop Star 6‘ alumni. Hot on its heels is Kriesha Chu’s “Trouble“. Though the two were placed …
Read More »A.C.E carve out a place for themselves by bringing hardstyle to K-pop in “Cactus”
Debuts are always exciting, offering the chance for a rookie act to paint the first brushstrokes of what might become their sound. Beyond the hope for a strong, quality track, …
Read More »MAP6’s “I’m Ready” a polished but generic offering that fails to stand out
It’s ironic that the title of MAP6’s new single album is ‘Momentum‘, because I don’t know what kind of momentum their agency thinks the group is creating with their current …
Read More »Seventeen’s “Don’t Wanna Cry” barely avoids becoming a The Chainsmokers retread
I was prepared to hate this. I could go on and on about how American/Western trends need to stay far away from K-pop, and how the tropical house sound in …
Read More »The East Light succumb to riding a trend that doesn’t fit them on “You’re My Love”
Another day, another tropical-inspired K-pop track. Last year, when I was complaining about the overuse of this particular sub-genre, I thought it would be on its way out. But so far …
Read More »HONEYST show promise with “Like You”, though the end product is not quite there yet
FNC Entertainment has been working overtime, debuting HONEYST just seven months after launching SF9. Both groups were featured in the agency’s ‘Dance Or Band‘ series, which — despite its competitive …
Read More »Roy Kim manages to make springtime fun for once with light & breezy “Egoist”
Few K-pop artists could captivate with their voice alone, but Roy Kim is one of them. He could release the dullest song in the world and still knock it out …
Read More »Unnies’ “Right?” thrives thanks to jubilant hooks & dynamite melody
It’s been a rough couple of weeks for K-pop, with releases dwindling to a trickle in light of presidential elections and holidays and a general springtime slump. With such a …
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