It’s been almost a month since I did this feature last, so quite frankly, there’s been a lot that’s happened even so early in the year. ====== Hyerim (ex-Wonder Girls) …
Read More »Rundown: OnlyOneOf, SF9, B1A4, Ryu Sujeong, 8TURN, ICHILLIN’, WAKER, more
Sup. Actually, a lot of stuff in this week’s Rundown that I liked quite a bit. ====== ICHILLIN’ – “BITE ME” With its impactful production, it was a song I …
Read More »Rundown: ILY:1, MONSTA X, SF9, Boys Planet, Nine (OnlyOneOf), Moonbin & Sanha (ASTRO), YUGYEOM
Hello and welcome to the first Rundown of 2023. Surprisingly, it’s a rather solid start, with a lot of stuff I could see people being really into. Not necessarily me, …
Read More »SF9’s Dawon maybe saved a man’s life, giving him the best reason to miss a fan sign
In news that doesn’t suck, it was revealed today in a statement by FNC Entertainment that SF9 member Dawon recently administered first aid to a man who had a heart …
Read More »ONF, SF9, Spectrum members go viral for military cover of NewJeans’ “Hype Boy”
As more and more K-pop groups debut, more and more idols will end up in the military. One consequence of that is having some of the most musically-inclined soldiers in …
Read More »B-Side Spotlight: July 2022 (Sunye, aespa, Heize, SF9, VIVIZ, ATEEZ, STAYC, WJSN, Hyolyn, HyunA, more)
Some of my absolute favourites dropped albums or were featured artists last month, and I love that for me — it’s the energy I deserve. Because of that, this playlist …
Read More »Rundown: ITZY, HYOLYN, SEVENTEEN, NCT U, SF9, more
Just an absolutely brutal week, to be honest. ====== SF9 – “SCREAM” Peppy but ultimately it doesn’t feel like it goes much of anywhere and there’s a lack of anything …
Read More »[Review] SF9’s “RPM” undercut by its instrumental drop
SF9 have always struck me as the quintessential, generic boy group. Talented, yes, but without a defining style or concept that would make them memorable. Their singles tend to feel …
Read More »[Review] SF9 don’t do nearly “Enough” to set themselves apart
While it’s certainly not the only factor in making a successful idol group, I’ve always thought that a distinct sound and concept is important. As solid as SF9’s singles run …
Read More »[Review] SF9’s unconventional “Now Or Never” adds welcome wrinkle
Over the course of their young career, SF9 have tackled a number of concepts. This constant shift in sounds may make it difficult for casual listeners to get into their …
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