Reviews

Generally speaking, the solo work of T-ara members has reinforced the notion that they work best as a group with Shinsadong Tiger helming the production. As no matter how much …

I’ve gotta admit, I was worried. When Seventeen started teasing “Home” as a mixture of “future” r&b (why is everything labeled “future” so hopelessly dull?) and more traditional balladry, I …

The year of debuts rolls on with the first new girl group of 2019. Cherry Bullet hails from FNC Entertainment, home to AOA. Perhaps inspired by their seniors, the girls …

Apart from having a notoriously difficult-to-google group name, Favorite haven’t done much to stand out in the crowded world of K-pop rookies. Their material thus far has been quite solid, …

It feels like it’s been forever since ASTRO was active as a group. They released their ‘Rise Up‘ mini album last summer (led by the underrated “Always You“), but scheduling contracts prevented …

Shockingly late on this since I was busy putting Dreamcatcher‘s last fansong “Full Moon” as the best of 2018, and I’m not sure what to say about Dreamcatcher releases at …

I’m aware that I’m late, but also this weekend was the first time I’ve slept over five hours in 2019, so … it is what it is. Anyway, GFRIEND are …

In a preview of what will soon be facing all second generation boy groups, BTOB is rapidly decreasing in number as their members begin their mandatory military enlistment. It’s become common …

2018 was a whirlwind year for Pentagon, presenting great achievements and unexpected tailspins. Their career trajectory in Korea seems impossible to predict, but they’ve come roaring back with their first …

One of my wishes for 2019 was to see more bright concepts from boy groups, and newly debuted VERIVERY are the first to wholeheartedly jump into that sound this year, …