EXO’s first unit group, CBX — Chen, Baekhyun, and Xiumin — are set to make their debut and have released a series of high as fuck artistically creative teasers. I can …
Read More »I.O.I gets “Very Very Very” repetitive with a familiar sound
I.O.I has been rather hit-or-miss since their debut. Unlike their ‘Produce 101‘ songs, their debut song “Dream Girls” was lacking in almost every way possible, and while “Whatta Man” was …
Read More »BTS find new maturer sound & get artsy fartsy with “Blood Sweat & Tears”
BTS is one of those groups that has exploded onto and subsequently changed the K-pop scene. At first, I was reluctant to really buy into the ‘hype’. I, like many …
Read More »INFINITE’s “The Eye” is a remarkably well-rounded effort with an exceptional build
Infinite’s discography as a whole is known for its epic, almost symphonic songs. Much like its predecessors “Before the Dawn” and “Bad”, “The Eye” perfectly blends modern beats (i.e. EDM) …
Read More »Deep Reviews: Park Jimin emerges from the dungeon with “Try”
“Try” signals Park Jimin’s momentary release from JYP Entertainment’s dungeon. While it is not a ballad chronicling her imprisonment in the dungeon’s plastic pants-filled depths, the song itself is light …
Read More »Deep Reviews: Wheesung’s “Hold Over” is a boring soundtrack to an interesting party
Wheesung‘s “Hold Over” featuring LE exemplifies funk’s devolution into ballad tedium. The song itself is palatable, but lacks enough punch to make it memorable. Even LE, who I rather enjoy, …
Read More »Otakus rejoice! ‘The Idolmaster’ is coming to Korea to be a mess!
Y’all thought “Pick Me” was the epitome of idol fuckery? Assumed that ‘Produce 101’ was the paragon of idol creation? Wrong! Bandai has announced that a Korean drama version of …
Read More »Monsta X’s “All In” more cohesive than it appears, which helps it succeed
“All In” by Monsta X is best experienced as an overly dramatic, trap filled whole. When broken down into parts, it’s merely an adequately done trap/EDM song set over a …
Read More »Deep Reviews: Baekhyun & K.Will live up to SM Station’s standards with “The Day”
For better or for worse, “The Day” is exactly what one would expect from an SM Station-produced Baekhyun and K.Will collab. I was looking forward to this collab, and it …
Read More »Tao’s song fails to live up to the shade-filled MV for “The Road”
Tao has become quite infamous since his departure from EXO. Up until now, I have been sufficiently entertained by his emo brooding, crying spells, and solo efforts. Thus, I was …
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