Taking BTS’s success out of the equation, it’s fascinating to trace how much their music has changed since their 2013 debut. As happens with many world-conquering pop groups, their sound …
Read More »BTS’s Suga under fire for sampling speech of cult leader Jim Jones on “What Do You Think?”, which is a lot to unpack
While I was a big fan of BTS’s Suga’s “Daechwita”, I had not got around to listening to the whole mixtape yet, as I’ve been swamped recently. As such, apparently …
Read More »[Review] Agust D (BTS’s Suga) delivers an irresistible mesh of traditional & contemporary with “Daechwita”
Almost four years ago, BTS‘s Suga dropped his first mixtape, the self-titled Agust D. It was certainly impressive in some aspects but sonically I wasn’t as deeply enamored with it …
Read More »[Update: Confirmed] Jungkook, Eunwoo, Jaehyun & Mingyu spent night out in Itaewon + concerns over ignored COVID-19 self-isolation recs
Following reports of Gyuri and then Mino being out partying at the time of social distancing, now four other idols are being criticized for doing similar, with BTS‘s Jungkook, ASTRO‘s …
Read More »[Review] IU & Suga look back in “Eight” at the meaning of memories & forever
IU and age-themed singles are nothing new, as following ‘Twenty-Three” at 23, she came back with something for 25 with “Palette“, and now 28 with “Eight“. Of course, much like …
Read More »Ballad Roundup: Chungha, Suho & Younha, IZ*ONE, Dreamcatcher, Sejeong
“If we take away the fake votes, Gaeun places 5th…“ Sorry for the delay! Been slow on getting this out because time is now a flat circle and I don’t …
Read More »BTS perform at Grammys as a part of Lil Nas X’s great “Old Town Road” collab stage
In the lead-up to the Grammy Awards, there was a lot of discussion about BTS performing but not getting any nominations. I understand the concerns fans had, especially after rehearsal …
Read More »BTS’s Jungkook will reportedly not be indicted for car accident
Late last year, it was surprisingly revealed that BTS member Jungkook would be forwarded to prosecution as a result of the car accident he was involved in. Recently though, it …
Read More »[Review] BTS’s “Black Swan” and its dynamic instrumental undercut by vocal processing
In contrast to most K-pop releases, BTS’s upcoming album is following a months-long roll-out schedule reminiscent of American acts. My feelings about this aside, the approach is gradually offering hints …
Read More »JTBC’s ‘Newsroom’ apologizes for misleading report on BTS & Big Hit
JTBC issued an apology for their report on BTS that had said the group were looking into taking legal action against their company Big Hit Entertainment following the report being …
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