I’ll admit that it’s completely unfair, but whenever we get a solo project from the rapper of an idol group, I instantly compare it to G-Dragon. In many ways, GD …
Read More »[Review] WANNA ONE’s “I.P.U.” has few surprises, but vocals & energy help it stand out
More and more, it seems as though a simple K-pop comeback is not enough. Instead, groups are beginning to herald entire eras with pre-releases and short films that tease an …
Read More »[Review] INFINITE’s Sunggyu & Nell’s Kim Jongwan continue to be a perfect match on “True Love”
Some matches are made in heaven, and Infinite‘s Sunggyu and Nell’s Kim Jongwan is one of them. Not only did Jongwan compose all of Sunggyu’s 2015 mini album ‘27‘, but …
Read More »[Review] WJSN get back to their strengths on spacey & synthy “Dreams Come True”
WJSN are at their best when they highlight the “cosmic” part of their name. Last summer’s “Happy“ was a fun, peppy diversion, but tried to emulate too many other girl …
Read More »[Review] N.Tic play it safe & generic with “Once Again” when they needed to make waves
Prior to their debut, N.Tic gained more notoriety from member Jion’s ultra anime style face than the prospect of any music they may be releasing. I suppose everybody needs a …
Read More »[Review] SF9 oddly change direction on fun but flawed “Mamma Mia”
Since their debut in 2016, SF9 have flirted with a variety of genres and sounds. With October’s “O Sole Mio“ they seemed poised for a breakout, exploring the kind of …
Read More »[Review] CLC use familiar sound on “Black Dress”, but killer moments are something to build on
In the (almost) three years since their debut, CLC have cycled through just about every girl group concept you can imagine. Yet, none of these changes in style has led …
Read More »[Review] Weki Meki’s “La La La” lacks creativity, ends up generic unlike album tracks
Less than a year into their debut, girl group Weki Meki have quickly become lodged in a frustrating dilemma: their album tracks are consistently superior to the songs they’re given …
Read More »[Review] BoA’s “One Shot, Two Shot” about as frustrating as it is addictive
Just over two weeks ago, BoA pre-released single “Nega Dola“. I was a bit hesitant with the song, but it’s since grown on me quite a bit. That’s one of …
Read More »[Review] AAA’s Nissy brings showstopping funk-pop with “The Eternal Live”
Over the past month, I’ve been digging deeply into the gargantuan discography of prolific J-pop group AAA. They’re an act I’ve been wanting to get into for years now, but …
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