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There are not many guarantees in life, but a Ga-In music video is one of the few things in K-pop that I go into with full confidence that it will …
Read More »Ga-In’s “Carnival” is a musical theatre marvel
SPICA’s “Secret Time” repeats the group’s formula for better or worse
Over my years extolling the virtues of SPICA, even I could see that the group’s discography featured similar magical positives and slight, but undeniable, flaws.The group’s visuals and vocals were …
Read More »That seemingly mythical SPICA comeback is actually happening
After a two-year drought that has felt like five K-pop eternities, SPICA aka MAMAMOO But Not Popular, will finally be gracing our inferior species with a comeback. The group dropped …
Read More »Amber’s “Need To Feel Needed” is the chill song of the summer
If Amber keeps releasing quality low-key videos like “Borders” and “Need To Feel Needed,” it may eventually make up for “Shake That Bass.” “Need To Feel Needed” is composed and …
Read More »Lee Hi’s “My Star” is a perfectly alright Lee Hi effort
There is little doubt that Lee Hi possesses one hell of a voice that she expertly (especially given her age) uses to lay an old soul sound on whatever beat …
Read More »Bohyung reminds us that SPICA exists with cover of Adele’s “Hello”
For reasons that are as unfathomable as they are unforgivable, this blog didn’t have the time to go over the very welcomed news last month that SPICA, they of angel-like …
Read More »Lee Hi’s “Breathe” is executed to perfection, but doesn’t do her talent justice
After a really impressive debut back in 2012 and a triumphant sophomore year in 2013, Lee Hi is now, somehow, having her first proper comeback in over two years. However, …
Read More »Taeyeon’s “Rain” a step back due to jazzy retread production & clean vocals
To kick off its new ‘Station‘ platform, SM Entertainment has released “Rain,” a solo effort by SNSD’s Taeyeon that is just pleasant enough to kill a couple of minutes. It’s …
Read More »MAMAMOO’s “I Miss You” is a perfectly-executed boilerplate R&B treat
“I Miss You,” MAMAMOO’s recently released free single, may not get points for originality or ambition, but it does offer further proof that the group can rock the shit out …
Read More »Nine Muses’ “Sleepless Night” MV teaser looks great, sounds better
Another day, another teaser for Nine Muses’ upcoming November comeback, the universally empathetically titled, “Sleepless Night.” And if this teaser is representative for what Nine Muses and producer Brave Brothers …
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