While I was a big fan of BTS’s Suga’s “Daechwita”, I had not got around to listening to the whole mixtape yet, as I’ve been swamped recently. As such, apparently …
Read More »Ballad Roundup: ‘Youth With You’, BOL4, BTOB’s Eunkwang, Jo Jung Suk, NCT 127
“Baby, this is what you came for…” Or “Hojo Rattling On About YWY2 In The Guise Of A Column About Ballads”. —— Team B – “Miss You 3000” For the …
Read More »LANA completely ELIMINATES the need for KOREANS in K-pop with THESE dance covers!!!
Based on the hot reaction to the KAACHI post and the lively discussion it inspired on LANA and what not, the only conclusion I could come to as an algorithm …
Read More »[Review] Agust D (BTS’s Suga) delivers an irresistible mesh of traditional & contemporary with “Daechwita”
Almost four years ago, BTS‘s Suga dropped his first mixtape, the self-titled Agust D. It was certainly impressive in some aspects but sonically I wasn’t as deeply enamored with it …
Read More »[Review] TXT get a bit serious, a bit rock with quality “Can’t You See Me?” comeback
TXT have burst onto the scene to significant popularity with the advantage of being the younger brother group of BTS. However, they have failed to capture my incredibly important, certified …
Read More »WINNER’s MINO visited guest house, not a club as reported + questions about celeb responsibility
WINNER‘s MINO has been in hot water recently for reportedly doing an impromptu club performance. While not connected to the Itaewon mess, it still drew criticism because it’s took place …
Read More »[Review] IU & Suga look back in “Eight” at the meaning of memories & forever
IU and age-themed singles are nothing new, as following ‘Twenty-Three” at 23, she came back with something for 25 with “Palette“, and now 28 with “Eight“. Of course, much like …
Read More »NCT’s Taeyong & fandom under fire after development in past bullying controversy
In September of 2019, NCT‘s Taeyong came under fire due to a credible bullying allegation that led to an SM Entertainment statement essentially clarifying that he never officially got in …
Read More »[Review] HA:TFELT looks forward on eminently pleasant “Sweet Sensation”
Ex-Wonder Girls member Yenny overthought her soloist name of HA:TFELT, that much is obvious, but it’s the same mindset that likely allows her to pump out truly special songs like …
Read More »[Review] KEEMBO debut with a forgettable single but …”Thank You, Anyway”
After their ‘official’ disbandment in 2017, SPICA members Kim Boa and Kim Bohyung return as a brand new duo: KEEMBO. It’s hard to tell at this point what type of …
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Asian Junkie Asian pop. Without discretion.