IVE choose to go with three title tracks for their I’VE MINE album, and the first two could generously be described as vibey at best. The assumption (or at least …
Read More »Quick Reviews: Former NMIXX member JINI makes solo debut with “Bad Reputation” and “C’mon”
The reason for former NMIXX member JINI parting ways with both the group and JYP Entertainment might end up as one of those things that’s only spoken about a decade …
Read More »B-Side Spotlight: June 2023 (SHINee, Stray Kids, ATEEZ, Fromis 9, Kang Daniel, Taeyong, I.M, TNX, more)
I don’t often describe the world of K-pop as being quiet, but June was definitely a relatively quiet one by normal standards. Sure, we had a couple of absolutely massive …
Read More »[Review] Excellent production carries the debut of EVOLution (tripleS) on the dreamy “Invincible”
As mentioned in my review of LOVElution‘s debut, tripleS has really yet to miss (horribly, at least), and that streak continues with the latest unit EVOLution. That said, “Invincible” is …
Read More »Songs You May Have Missed: June 2023 (MISAMO, Eric Nam, LimJi, Dynamic Duo, We;Na, Donghyun, Dept, more)
Hello, playlist darlings. I’ve had the very strange experience this month of slogging through my long list of releases for June. I don’t normally have this: even if it takes …
Read More »[Review] Ailee brings throwback K-pop energy & a 2NE1 refrain to the table for catchy “RA TA TA”
It felt like it’s been a while since Ailee made a comeback, and indeed it’s been about two years since her last Korean album. Known more for her vocal ability …
Read More »Cube Entertainment says PENTAGON members Yan An, Yeo One, Yuto, Kino, and Wooseok have not renewed with company
PENTAGON members Yan An, Yeo One, Yuto, Kino, and Wooseok have all chosen to end their contracts instead of renew, according to Cube Entertainment. We have held lengthy and honest …
Read More »Quick Reviews: NCT 127 are really insistent that you ‘check the facts’ and stuff on “Fact Check”
On the bright side, NCT and specifically NCT 127 have a defined sound that they deliver with various twists and turns, and that continues on with their most recent effort …
Read More »Quick Reviews: Jennie’s “You & Me” sees her head down a different path but is undermined by rogue squeaks
As BLACKPINK‘s contract saga drags on seemingly forever, Jennie has returned with what’s being deemed as a ‘special single’ in “You & Me“. It’s a song that’s been performed by …
Read More »Quick Reviews: IVE aim to deliver the vibes with “Off The Record”
IVE‘s roll-out of I’VE MINE continues with their second title track after “Either Way”, and they pick up the pace a bit with “Off The Record“, but mostly continue to …
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