Fans of the girl power concept with undoubtedly love BLACKPINK‘s latest in “DDU-DU DDU-DU“. It’s understandable, as despite any misgivings I had about the chorus, the attitude they projected sold …
Read More »[Review] BLACKPINK’s “DDU-DU DDU-DU” provides a lot to like even if chorus lags behind
After what felt far too long wasting away in the YG Entertainment dungeon, BLACKPINK were finally allowed out again and given a comeback with “DDU-DU DDU-DU“, which showcases positives but …
Read More »[Review] GIRLKIND prove they can spell on “S.O.R.R.Y” and that’s about it
Rookie group Girlkind debuted earlier this year with the hip-hop heavy “Fanci“, which displayed promise even if the song itself left something to be desired. I guess the girls felt embarrassed …
Read More »[Review] ACE stray from their identity, but show new promise with “Take Me Higher”
I had the pleasure of attending ACE’s first global fanmeet last month, and beyond marveling at their talent, my biggest takeaway was that this small group from an even smaller …
Read More »[Review] BTS perfectly mesh traditional & modern on the complete “Ddaeng”
Quality tracks coming out of nowhere are always appreciated even if it feels wasted cause it should be promoted. BTS‘s “Ddaeng” counts as one of those efforts, released as a …
Read More »[Review] SHINee manage to breathe some life into a well-worn sound on “I Want You”
As SHINee move into the second part of their ‘Story Of Light‘ promotions, they’ve set a high bar for themselves. I’m still reeling from last month’s awesome “Good Evening“, which …
Read More »[Review] ONF’s energetic & memorable return with “Complete” is outstanding
As a massive fan of ONF’s debut mini album, it’s been frustrating to watch their follow-up delayed because of their involvement with YG’s failed survival series ‘MIXNINE‘. Two of their …
Read More »DKDKTV talks about the feminism culture war in Korea and idols getting roped into it + thoughts
Despite the baity title of their video, DKDKTV has released a decent explainer of the other side of the current culture war in Korea over feminism and why some have …
Read More »[Review] Katie Kim’s “Remember” debut is certainly aesthetic but lacks melodies
The story of Katie Kim’s long-incubated debut is a frustrating one, to say the least. The husky-voiced singer won season four of ‘K-Pop Star‘ way back in 2015 — a …
Read More »LDH’s BALLISTIK BOYZ accused of copying BTS mainly through bullshit netizens made up
BALLISTIK BOYZ is an upcoming Japanese boy group from Japanese company LDH, and they will be consisting of seven members. This has led to people making comparisons to BTS, accusing …
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