Despite SM Entertainment’s occasional ambivalence when it comes to promotions, EXO comebacks still feel like events. Even with the group down to six members thanks to military enlistments, the arrival …
Read More »[Review] IU’s upbeat, playful “Blueming” is a refreshing hit
IU is a force of nature in Korean music. No matter what else is going on, you can depend on IU releases to be dominating the charts. “Blueming,” her latest …
Read More »[Review] WJSN thrills with the compelling “As You Wish”
Though I wouldn’t have predicted it when they debuted three years ago, WJSN have slowly become one of my favorite girl groups of their generation. In many ways, they’re filling …
Read More »[Review] ASTRO’s “Blue Flame” surprisingly uninspired
Well, this seems to be the week where all my favorite, once-bright boy groups go dark. I’m not sure what alternate timeline I’ve stumbled into, but I want out. With …
Read More »[Review] MAMAMOO’s “Hip” represents a sensible progression in their sound
Fresh off their success on Queendom, MAMAMOO are back with their second title track of 2019. This has been a fruitful year for them, particularly Hwasa. Her name has been …
Read More »[Review] NATURE switch gears with sure-to-polarize “Oopsie”
Since their debut last year, NATURE have gone on to develop a quirky, off-kilter sound that sets them apart from other rookie groups. Fans seem to be taking notice, bringing …
Read More »[Review] Dawn makes satisfying debut with “Money”, establishes path forward
When E’Dawn left Pentagon and Cube Entertainment, it seemed like a career-killer for both him and his former band. At the time, he was arguably Pentagon’s most well-known member, yet …
Read More »[Review] HyunA’s P Nation debut with “Flower Shower” unfortunately mirrors a company trend
If I’m being completely honest, the first few months of PSY’s P Nation have been a dull disappointment. The agency has delivered a string of digital singles, none of which …
Read More »[Review] WayV deliver quality r&b throwback with “Love Talk”
Unlike K-pop, it’s not unusual for C-pop albums to be promoted by more than one music video. WayV were quite a tease in this regard, dropping their mini album with “Moonwalk” as …
Read More »[Review] GOT7 deliver their best in the form of the sophisticated “You Calling My Name”
I’ve always been kinda weird about GOT7. Their members are quite likable, so I get why they have such an enthusiastic fandom, but outside a handful of songs I’ve never …
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