Former Monsta X member Wonho released his first solo track last month, the heartfelt Losing You. It was a perfectly pleasant ballad, but felt like more of a message than …
Read More »[Review] A.C.E deliver thrilling comeback with “Favorite Boys”
In an alternate reality, A.C.E’s Favorite Boys (도깨비) acted as the follow-up to their excellent 2019 single Under Cover, and I hailed it as an epic one-two punch. Instead, we …
Read More »[Review] ATEEZ stay in a satisfying comfort zone with “Thanxx”
ATEEZ often deliver multiple music videos to support their albums, but there’s not usually much space between the two releases. It’s been nearly a month since the group dropped Inception, …
Read More »[Review] Ballistik Boyz’s “Summer Hype” will sneak up on you
Apart from their exciting, old-school hip-hop debut Tenhane, most of Ballistik Boyz’ best material has appeared as b-sides. February’s Anti-Hero’s was alright (though the teacher in me despises that misplaced …
Read More »[Review] BTS go disco on simple, bright “Dynamite”
Dynamite is BTS’s first English-language single, and I’m surprised it took them this long. Western pop markets – America, in particular – are notoriously hesitant toward music recorded in any other …
Read More »[Review] Sexy Zone deliver greatness with “Run”
I first heard (most of) Run during a live performance back in late March, and I knew right away that this was going to be a big pop moment. It’s …
Read More »[Review] ITZY continue to deliver what’s expected with “Not Shy”
ITZY’s Icy came on shuffle the other day, and I couldn’t believe how funky it sounded. It had been months since I’d last heard it, and the time away made …
Read More »[Review] Kang Daniel makes good use of Jamie & Simon Dominic on “Waves”
Founding his own agency seems to have been a smart move for Kang Daniel. He’s able to release music when he wants and embrace the genres he’s interested in. And …
Read More »[Review] Wonho returns with musically slight “Losing You”, but he does return
Former Monsta X member Wonho fell victim to K-pop’s quick-to-judge outrage machine, exiting the group in dramatic fashion last October. Since then, he’s gone on to foster a solo career. …
Read More »[Review] TREASURE’s “BOY” shows their potential, gets undercut by chorus choices
YG Entertainment boy group TREASURE are easily the most anticipated debut of 2020 so far. But, let’s be honest. With a few exceptions, YGE’s post-2017 material has been more successful …
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