The year of debuts rolls on with the first new girl group of 2019. Cherry Bullet hails from FNC Entertainment, home to AOA. Perhaps inspired by their seniors, the girls …
Read More »[Review] Chorus elevates Favorite’s “Loca” above generic, but not much further
Apart from having a notoriously difficult-to-google group name, Favorite haven’t done much to stand out in the crowded world of K-pop rookies. Their material thus far has been quite solid, …
Read More »[Review] ASTRO keep things interesting, but “All Night” unfortunately limits them by going mid-tempo
It feels like it’s been forever since ASTRO was active as a group. They released their ‘Rise Up‘ mini album last summer (led by the underrated “Always You“), but scheduling contracts prevented …
Read More »[Review] Dreamcatcher continue providing comeback quality on fansongs with “Over The Sky”
Shockingly late on this since I was busy putting Dreamcatcher‘s last fansong “Full Moon” as the best of 2018, and I’m not sure what to say about Dreamcatcher releases at …
Read More »[Review] GFRIEND improve on excellent 2018 with bright “Sunrise” to start 2019
I’m aware that I’m late, but also this weekend was the first time I’ve slept over five hours in 2019, so … it is what it is. Anyway, GFRIEND are …
Read More »[Review] Huta (BTOB’s Minhyuk) piles on the worn musical tropes on “Ya”
In a preview of what will soon be facing all second generation boy groups, BTOB is rapidly decreasing in number as their members begin their mandatory military enlistment. It’s become common …
Read More »[Review] Pentagon hopefully find a new direction with “Cosmo”
2018 was a whirlwind year for Pentagon, presenting great achievements and unexpected tailspins. Their career trajectory in Korea seems impossible to predict, but they’ve come roaring back with their first …
Read More »[Review] VERIVERY provide a much-needed bright debut concept with “Ring Ring Ring”
One of my wishes for 2019 was to see more bright concepts from boy groups, and newly debuted VERIVERY are the first to wholeheartedly jump into that sound this year, …
Read More »[Review] ONEUS showcase a ton of potential with ambitious “Valkyrie” debut
Rainbow Bridge World’s ambitious 2019 includes the debut of two new boy groups — ONEUS and ONEWE. We’re already heard from both, through variety shows like ‘Produce 101‘ and ‘The …
Read More »[Review] WJSN undermined by messy arrangement on otherwise strong “La La Love”
2018 felt like the year where WJSN really embraced their signature sound, resulting in a pair of spacey, synth-dripped title tracks that built on the potential they first displayed with …
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