Though the emotional EDM of May’s “Don’t Wanna Cry“ was far from Seventeen‘s usual sound, it ended up being one of the year’s biggest growers. And as the group led …
Read More »ASTRO’s straightforward brilliance on “Crazy Sexy Cool” throws back to simpler K-pop times
Ever since their debut, ASTRO has stuck with a lighthearted, ultra-pop sound. This is one of the reasons I’ve been so excited about their music. Many boy groups seem to …
Read More »LOONA Odd Eye Circle trio showcase their polish with sleek hit, “Sweet Crazy Love”
As a sub-unit, the Odd Eye Circle trio have delivered the LOONA project’s most interesting music to date — so much so that I almost wish these three would promote …
Read More »TWICE are back on track with Black Eyed Pilseung and the catchy, indelible “Likey”
In 2017, Twice has continued to dominate charts and secure their position as the number one girl group in Korea. But neither of their singles this year packed quite the …
Read More »Jimin’s unique voice manages to blend well with Latin influences on “Hallelujah”
Three years after riding high as one of K-pop’s most successful breakout girl groups, AOA has found themselves in a bit of a slump. After member controversies and the departure …
Read More »JBJ’s “Fantasy” continues solid run by ‘Produce 101’ groups thanks to its dramatic hook
Last week, fan-favorite ‘Produce 101‘ spin-off group Rainz proved that the series could generate more than just one successful act. But while Rainz set the stage with a colorful collection …
Read More »A.C.E continue down their own path with “Callin'”, a refreshing energetic assault
A.C.E’s “Callin” follows up on one of 2017’s most interesting debuts. Not only did the group tackle an unusual electronic sound with “Cactus“, but they also performed the song with …
Read More »Epik High & Oh Hyuk team up to just do what works on “Home Is Far Away”
One thing I’ve always appreciated about Epik High is that, even when they’re exploring trends, they have a style unique to them. This blend of alternative and old school hip …
Read More »Taemin’s “Move” uses slinky sense of funk to impress, could’ve used a knockout punch
Taemin’s “Press It” was my favorite album of last year, so this comeback arrives with much anticipation (especially since it was originally confirmed for an August release). One of the …
Read More »Highlight excel by flipping expectations with lighthearted & boisterous “Can Be Better”
Highlight’s new mini-album is released in honor of their eighth year together — a feat for any K-pop group. Of course, Highlight itself only “debuted” earlier this spring, but the …
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