It seems like all we’ve been doing this spring is watch SM Entertainment idols enlist in the military. Most have graced us with a final album or single before taking …
Read More »[Review] Fromis 9 brings incredible energy on refreshing “We Go”
After a lengthy hiatus, Fromis 9 seemed to find their sweet spot with last September’s buoyant “Feel Good“. They’ve stuck with the same composers for “We Go“, and that was …
Read More »[Review] Aespa remakes “Next Level” from the ‘Hobbs & Shaw’ OST, which ends up just as tiresome as the original
Being an SM Entertainment girl group, Aespa obviously arrived with a lot of fanfare and expectations. Their “Black Mamba” debut had some odd choices and didn’t impress, but hey that’s …
Read More »[Review] Blitzers make an impression with lively “Breathe Again” debut
Boy group Blitzers are the latest 2021 debut to throw their hat into the ring, joining this year’s rookie class with a boisterous blend of rap and rock. I’ve always …
Read More »[Review] WJSN The Black marks successful debut with groovy, seductive “Easy”
While WJSN continues to chug along successfully with their generally ethereal sound, they’re also diversifying nicely, with WJSN Chocome being their quirky and cute sub-unit and now WJSN The Black …
Read More »[Review] Oh My Girl’s “Dun Dun Dance” not their most compelling effort, is enjoyable summertime pop at the right time
This past weekend I wrote a few thoughts about the current state of K-pop’s girl group landscape, and Oh My Girl are the antidote to almost every gripe I have. …
Read More »Boy group EPEX to debut with mini titled ‘BIPOLAR: Prelude Of Anxiety’, a misfire that was honestly inevitable
C9 Entertainment is set to debut their latest boy group, named EPEX, sometime in June. Recently they revealed the mini-album’s title, and people were upset that they seemed to be …
Read More »[Review] Ailee can elevate any song, but “Make Up Your Mind” provides a heavy burden
After an explosion of popularity in the mid 2010s, powerhouse vocalist Ailee has settled into once-a-year comebacks that highlight her strengths as both a balladeer and a dance artist. Even …
Read More »Mina (ex-AOA) continues to defend herself & respond on social media regarding her bullying allegations
After being hospitalized following a concerning post, former AOA member Mina returned to social media to make a bunch of posts, again talking about her experiences with bullying, netizens who …
Read More »Brave Girls say they are happy being busy despite getting minimal sleep, which unfortunately makes sense
In case anybody was having doubts, Brave Girls have only continued their ascent to the point where I haven’t been able to continue to keep up to date with all …
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