The JAV trio of Mikami Yua, Sakura Moko, and Matsuda Miko have debuted as Honey Popcorn in Korea with “Bibidi Babidi Boo“. Their concept is cute and innocent, which is …
Read More »[Review] UP10TION do their best with subpar material on “Candyland”
When I think of the current K-pop climate, UP10TION are an interesting case. I wouldn’t consider them to be one of my personal bias groups, yet they’ve managed to score …
Read More »[Review] WANNA ONE’s generic “Boomerang” does nothing exciting with a tired EDM/hip-hop combo
Back in 2016, when I.O.I charted the course for what a post-‘Produce 101‘ group would look like, I felt like one of the few listeners who didn’t completely succumb to …
Read More »[Review] NCT 127 effectively sell upbeat sentiment on “Touch” even if it lacks an extra gear
Thus far, NCT’s 2018 ‘Empathy‘ project has followed a somewhat uniform sound, with even the usual bright styling of NCT Dream swept up in a trap-driven badass concept. Once it …
Read More »[Review] April’s “The Blue Bird” is another solid building block, but quest for breakout continues
Production team e.one has carved out quite a niche for themselves composing material for girl groups, and that includes the creation of most of April’s singles. Their signature style — …
Read More »[Review] Big Bang’s “Flower Road” shows why not only fans will miss them, but K-pop will as well
A special gift for Big Bang fans due to the reality that all the members will soon be enlisted into the military, “Flower Road” promises that the group will return …
Read More »[Review] Euphoric chorus of GOT7’s “Look” contrasts with momentum-killing verses
Oh, GOT7. I want to love your music. I really do. Your first two years were full of addictive hits that struck a perfect balance between pop and hip-hop. But …
Read More »[Review] Heize’s “Jenga” is the chill song to end all chill songs, whether you like it or not
Queen of the digital charts Heize has returned with an ambitious comeback, releasing two music videos (with a third on the way) for her newest mini album. Honestly, the prospect …
Read More »[Review] BTOB’s Ilhoon’s “She’s Gone” elevated above standard fare thanks to charisma & electric guitar
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] MAMAMOO get serious on “Starry Night”, and manage to make it work
MAMAMOO are back with “Starry Night“, which I was a bit skeptical of because the songs leading up to it in “Paint Me” and “Star Wind Flower Sun” bored me …
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