Though they debuted back in 2019, CIX have yet to release a title track or album that has connected with me. Within the idol worship world that is K-pop fandom, …
Read More »[Review] “Good Girl” includes some messiness but get carried through by HyunA
Though HyunA released I’m Not Cool last week, she was originally scheduled to promote a different track last year. That song is Good Girl, which officially breaks free of its …
Read More »[Review] IU’s “Celebrity” sidelined by some odd percussion choices
Taken together, IU’s past three singles (Blueming, Eight and Into the I-LAND) form an overarching sound that comes across as quite cohesive. They’re all feel-good, sing-along pop anthems, and I …
Read More »[Review] Dreamcatcher’s “Odd Eye” delivers one of their most memorable melodies
As the years have gone by, Dreamcatcher have kept their rock influence but their fusion sound has definitely hopped around from genre to genre. It’s been hard to argue with …
Read More »[Review] Golden Child get dramatic & intense on excellent “Burn It”
Over the past few years, Golden Child have displayed a versatility in both concept and sound. This can be a dangerous road to travel, and oftentimes results in a hodgepodge …
Read More »[Review] Susan delivers one of 2021’s best with “Amateur Lover”
In terms of releases that seemed to come out of nowhere, Susan’s “Amateur Lover” may be one of the most surprising. Not only had I never heard of her before, …
Read More »[Review] ONEUS’s “No Diggity” doesn’t live up to its namesake
Lately, I’ve noticed a worrying boy group trend. I like to think of it as “the Road to Kingdom effect”. It’s like a K-pop pissing contest, where comeback tracks have become little …
Read More »[Review] Yubin’s “Perfume” has the style, still searching for the polish
With K-pop’s retro trend continuing to chug along, artists like Yubin stand to benefit most. After all, she’s been tackling city pop before it was popular, with songs like 2018’s …
Read More »[Review] T1419 debut with noisy, clumsy “Asurabalbalta”
Before we get into Asurabalbalta (아수라발발타) itself, can we all just agree on T1419 being a horrible name for a K-pop group? I mean, I know the market is oversaturated, …
Read More »[Review] (G)I-DLE’s uniquely appealing “Hwaa” compares favorably with “Hann”
(G)I-DLE raced out the gates during their 2018 debut year, releasing two great singles and a great album, by my count. For most they’ve only continued their ascension since, as …
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