Yeah this one wasn't a very interesting one. Predictable results, unpolished stage performances, no character development and no memes, this episode felt like one great-but-not-legendary performance and a whole lot of wasted time. I couldn't believe two hours had passed at the end of it all.
Read More »Quick Reviews: aespa’s “Spicy” could’ve used a bit more seasoning
Those who were looking forward to aespa‘s title track taking a similar tack to recent releases “Hold On Tight” and “Welcome To MY World” won’t get what they were looking …
Read More »B-Side Spotlight: November 2022 (BoA, KARA, Red Velvet, ITZY, B.I, Highlight, BIBI, CSR, AleXa)
November was, somehow, one of those months where it feels like every group possible decided to come back — I guess to get those winter sales in before it’s too …
Read More »Rundown: Red Velvet, ITZY, The Boyz, Mill (OnlyOneOf), TEMPEST
It has been two weeks since the last Rundown, but I’m not going to make up for lost time by doing them all, but I will get a handful that …
Read More »It took KARA’s Gyuri one (1) interview to go viral
KARA recently returned with “When I Move“ and they thankfully are intent on promoting it, which means Gyuri had opportunities to get interviewed and show why she was such a …
Read More »Rundown: ITZY, Wonho, N.Flying, JeA (Brown Eyed Girls), WEi, ABLE
Most of the stuff this week was varying degrees of solid, but there are indications in the releases that we’re approaching the season where everybody feels obligated to get Very …
Read More »Rundown: ITZY, HYOLYN, SEVENTEEN, NCT U, SF9, more
Just an absolutely brutal week, to be honest. ====== SF9 – “SCREAM” Peppy but ultimately it doesn’t feel like it goes much of anywhere and there’s a lack of anything …
Read More »Rundown: Stray Kids, ITZY, NCT U, CRAVITY, Seori, VERIVERY, T1419
Some bright spots — or at least sections of songs — but for the most part a pretty shitty week so far, honestly. ====== T1419 – “EDELWEISS” I feel bad …
Read More »B-Side Spotlight: September 2021 (STAYC, PURPLE KISS, HyunA & DAWN, Baek Yerin, NCT 127, ITZY)
September was a good, good month for b-sides. A couple of my choices for this playlist have become some of my favourite songs ever from the groups mentioned — even …
Read More »ITZY Lia’s alleged bullying victim cleared of defamation, JYPE issues response
While it was underreported at the time, ITZY‘s Lia did face her own bullying allegation back in February. However, most didn’t think anything of it as the issue didn’t expand …
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