‘The Unit‘ may not have drawn huge ratings, but the series has spawned a universally solid run of singles. This is surprising, as I wouldn’t normally trust a huge conglomerate …
Read More »[Review] GOT7’s “Lullaby” is an improvement, but is still hit-and-miss
Back in March, GOT7 became Exhibit A in my diatribe about messy K-pop verses. Their “Look“ was only half a great song, with its memorable chorus waylaid by all the …
Read More »[Review] EXO’s Chanyeol & Sehun team up and execute chill vibe nicely on “We Young”
Lately, it feels like SM Station has become an extended teaser for that new EXO album we’ve all been waiting for. It’s hard to believe that six years into their …
Read More »[Review] SHINee manage to elevate “Countless” and impressively come through with more quality in 2018
After the ambitious release of three promoted title tracks this spring, SHINee certainly don’t owe us any more material in 2018. Yet, here they are, returning to put a bow …
Read More »[Review] Oh My Girl’s “Remember Me” comes with a fascinating chorus that’s sure to divide
After a brief detour into monkey-themed madness with sub-unit Banhana, Oh My Girl have returned as a full group, picking up where they left off with January’s stately “Secret Garden“. …
Read More »[Review] Pentagon continue down familiar path on “Naughty Boy”, which is still a lot of fun
There’s no shame in seeking to replicate the success of a hit single. MOMOLAND did it earlier this year when “BAAM“ all but plagiarized their own “Bboom Bboom“, and now …
Read More »[Review] GWSN start off on the right track with polished, calculated “Puzzle Moon”
As Kiwi Pop’s first idol group, GWSN feel as if they’ve materialized out of nowhere. Their name is an acronym for a Korean phrase translating to ‘Girls In The Park,’ …
Read More »[Review] The Boyz’s “Right Here” has a lot going on, but its unrelenting energy wins out
I wasn’t as sold on The Boyz’ 2017 debut as most seemed to be, but this spring’s ebullient “Giddy Up“ hinted at incredible promise for the rookie group. They seemed …
Read More »[Review] SNSD’s Oh!GG unit gets a refined, addictive debut in “Lil’ Touch”
When last year’s contract negotiations ended with three of its members leaving SM Entertainment to pursue other endeavors, the future of SNSD seemed to be in flux. The group could …
Read More »[Review] Park Jimin’s assured vocals take center stage on “April Fools”
JYP Entertainment’s halfhearted management of Park Jimin the recording artist has resulted in her becoming better known as Park Jimin the ‘After School Club‘ host. It’s understandable for the agency …
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