Going back through releases for year-end stuff can be a blessing at times but it can also be a curse, like stumbling upon EZUZ’s “JYP”, which has either the greatest …
Read More »EVERGLOW does Girl’s Day’s “Something” for ‘Relay Dance Again’, which was somehow like 8 years ago
Ah yes, M2’s Relay Dance Again, a great idea from Mnet that even they can’t seem to fuck up with unnecessary bullshit. The most recent edition of this is EVERGLOW …
Read More »Ilhoon (ex-BTOB) released from jail after appeal reduces 2-year sentence for drugs to probation
Former BTOB member Ilhoon has recently been released from prison after a court ruled to have his sentence for drug use communted. Previously, Ilhoon was sentenced to two years in …
Read More »CL reveals to AP she found out about 2NE1 disbandment through media while at Thanksgiving dinner
CL recently sat down for an interview with AP Entertainment, who at some point asked her about the disbandment of 2NE1 and how she found out. The interviewer starts by …
Read More »B-Side Spotlight: October 2021 (Aespa, Woodz, Youngjae, N.Flying, Pixy, ENHYPEN, CL, SEVENTEEN)
…well, better late than never? Ha. Let’s get into some of my favourite b-sides from October, shall we? —— aespa – “Iconic” This one was a pretty tough choice between …
Read More »Songs You May Have Missed: October 2021 (B.I., Epik High, Jo Yuri, Sunmi, Secret Number, DKB, LIGHTSUM)
It’s that time again, and I’m late again! Does anyone else ever find themselves saying things will be easier when they calm down, except then things never ever calm down?? …
Read More »Rainbow’s Jisook opens a YouTube channel, my body is ready
Rainbow’s Jisook has opened her own YouTube channel, which seems like a promising venture for her given the sheer amount of nerd activities she loves. Of course, being a successful …
Read More »[Review] ‘Cyber Trance Presents Ayu Trance 2’ is a timely reissue, reminder of J-pop’s once towering soft power
Do you like Trance? Do you like Ayumi Hamasaki? Are you a DJ? Then you probably know what this is. To the rest of you, this year marks the 20th anniversary of 'Cyber Trance presents Ayu Trance', an official remix project commissioned by Avex to get the biggest names in trance to remix their J-Pop superstar Ms. Hamasaki. It would end up being a hugely successful and influential endeavor, leading to another 3 volumes and Ayu finding her way into DJ crates around the world. For many outside of Japan, this was the gateway into 21st century J-Pop.
Read More »Rundown: ONF, ATEEZ, Xdinary Heroes, Ravi, MINO, Dreamcatcher
Especially nowadays, I don’t really have the time or inclination to do reviews on most songs that don’t illicit some kind of emotion or impetus to write. Most music falls …
Read More »Company of upcoming group H1-KEY defends member Sitala following controversy over her parents’ (and her own) support of Thai military
Grandline Group is kicking off 2022 by debuting a new girl group called H1-KEY, but one of their recent member reveals has caused a lot of controversy. As the company …
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