Fans of Monsta X are very lucky. Hardly a month goes by without some kind of release from the group or its members. They tour constantly, including a hefty amount …
Read More »[Review] KNK’s “Sunset” is good but frustratingly close to being great
KNK made a long-awaited return this January with new member Lee Dongwon. And although title track “Lonely Night“ didn’t exactly set the world on fire, it was a good first …
Read More »[Review] DAY6’s “Time Of Our Life” injects some life into July
In a July that has seen an unprecedented amount of downbeat, forgettable comebacks so far, DAY6 have returned to inject some life into the month. We last heard from the …
Read More »[Review] 1TEAM returns with uninspired “ROLLING ROLLING”
Rookie boy group 1TEAM debuted this March with a laid-back hip-hop sound that left me thoroughly underwhelmed. Judging from their new single and all of the b-sides they’ve released so …
Read More »[Review] EXO’s Baekhyun adds to the chill r&b pile with “UN Village”
As EXO starts to transition into a military enlistment-driven era that will undoubtedly see less group comebacks, the members have been branching out with solo projects and sub-units. As expected, …
Read More »[Review] Sori & Folded Dragons gives us drama & triumph on “I Am Not Alone”
Sori has finally done something relevant to me through her latest collaboration with Folded Dragons, as “I Am Not Alone” definitely represents an evolution for her artistry. “I Am Not …
Read More »[Review] NATURE’s “I’m So Pretty” injects some life into summer
Rookie girl group Nature have mostly flown under the radar so far, but they’re slowly developing a fun, bubblegum pop discography that points toward even better things to come. Looking …
Read More »[Review] “Blue” provides Ha Sung Woon with a clear place in the Korean music landscape
Ha Sung Woon was one of the first out of the gate with a post-Wanna One solo debut, and was handsomely rewarded for it. I wasn’t a fan of “Bird“ …
Read More »[Review] Heize & Giriboy collab “We Don’t Talk Together” is predictably chill & pleasant
Such is the selling power of BTS that they don’t even have to rap or sing on a track to make waves. Heize’s new single was co-written/produced by Suga, and her …
Read More »[Review] Honey Popcorn’s “De-aeseohsta” is average fare, which might be telling
So the million dollar question is: what is a “De-aeseohsta“? Yes, it’s a Romanization of the Korean title of Honey Popcorn’s new single, but that doesn’t shed much light on …
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