Reviews

Being an SM Entertainment girl group, Aespa obviously arrived with a lot of fanfare and expectations. Their “Black Mamba” debut had some odd choices and didn’t impress, but hey that’s …

Boy group Blitzers are the latest 2021 debut to throw their hat into the ring, joining this year’s rookie class with a boisterous blend of rap and rock. I’ve always …

While WJSN continues to chug along successfully with their generally ethereal sound, they’re also diversifying nicely, with WJSN Chocome being their quirky and cute sub-unit and now WJSN The Black …

This past weekend I wrote a few thoughts about the current state of K-pop’s girl group landscape, and Oh My Girl are the antidote to almost every gripe I have. …

After an explosion of popularity in the mid 2010s, powerhouse vocalist Ailee has settled into once-a-year comebacks that highlight her strengths as both a balladeer and a dance artist. Even …

Though they’re short two original members, Highlight have become one of K-pop’s longest-running groups thanks to a rebranding and revitalization in 2017. Perhaps unsurprisingly, their new single “Not The End” …

HOT ISSUE is the debut girl group from S2 Entertainment, a company started recently by CUBE Entertainment founder Hong Seung Sung. The group itself made their debut today with “GRATATA“, …

It’s been nearly seven years since the release of NU’EST’s first full album. That’s the length of the typical idol group contract, and it’s stunning to consider the journey the …

“You Make Me” isn’t only DAY6’s first comeback in almost a year, it’s also JYP Entertainment’s first release since November 2020. That’s a surprisingly long hiatus for one of K-pop’s …

After a debut year stuffed with upbeat funk pop comebacks, DONGKIZ explored edgier sounds in 2020. Neither concept has brought them much attention, but I think a youthful, exuberant style …