To be clear, there is no reason for a pop song to be preceded by a hashtag, and under no circumstance whatsoever should that hashtag actually be part of the …
Read More »[Review] Kim Dong Han channels his inner Taemin on “Sunset” solo debut
Just last week, former JBJ member Longguo released his solo debut. Right on his heels is Kim Dong Han, the project group’s youngest. More often than not, I struggled to …
Read More »[Review] DAY6 feel at home in Japan with their renewed energy in “Stop The Rain”
Only a day before their Korean comeback, DAY6 will drop their second original Japanese single. Japan seems like a natural fit for the group, as the country’s rock scene is …
Read More »[Review] BTOB’s “Only One For Me” is easy listening, adult contemporary for better or worse
Ever since their 2015 commercial resurgence with cathartic ballad It’s Okay, BTOB have fallen into a pattern of increasingly toothless pop music. They’ve never been more successful than they are now, …
Read More »[Review] Taeyeon definitely provides “Something New” in relaxed and polished effort
It’s been over a year since Taeyeon released her impressive full length album, ‘My Voice‘, which went a long way towards fostering her versatility as a performer. With “Something New“, …
Read More »‘Produce 48’ Episode 1: Lots of explaining, AKS getting clowned on, and unnecessary replays
Ah yes, the mess I’ve been anticipating ever since it was announced is finally here, and even before it was broadcast the entertaining mess of ‘Produce 48‘ shone through. Now …
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 …
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