I’m honestly a little confused when it comes to Boyfriend’s current status. Their contracts would have expired last year, but I never remember hearing news of a renewal. As much …
Read More »[Review] Ha Sung Woon sleepwalks through his “Bird” solo debut
Ha Sung Woon cut his teeth as a member of underrated idol group HOTSHOT, and more than proved himself as a vital part of K-pop sensation WANNA ONE. However, his …
Read More »Rookie Releases: Rothy’s “Blossom Flower”, MiSO’s “ON N ON”, Z-GIRLS’ “What You Waiting For”, Z-BOYS’ “No Limit”
I’m back with Rookie Releases a handful of newbie tracks, and for better or worse, I have a lot of opinions about them. Without wasting any time, let’s explore some …
Read More »[Review] U Sung Eun pulls us in with latest release, “Deep”
U Sung Eun has recently comeback with “Deep” to tantalize us with her signature R&B style, and she does not fail to deliver in any regard. “Deep” is a soulful …
Read More »[Review] (G)I-DLE take a step back with “Senorita”
It’s been over six months since we’ve heard from (G)I-DLE as a group, but leader Soyeon has been a constant presence in K-pop since then. She featured in a special SM Entertainment …
Read More »[Review] Project group The Pink Lady’s “God Girl” appropriately theatrical, hoping to hear more
In a K-pop climate filled with copycats, an old-school musical concept feels like a breath of fresh air. It’s a pity, then, that The Pink Lady is only a project …
Read More »[Review] Seven O’Clock play things safe on “Get Away”, which is probably not what they need
Boy group Seven O’Clock released a truly underrated mini album last October, led by a pair of equally strong title tracks. Unfortunately, the group’s work seems under-funded and under-promoted, making …
Read More »[Review] Hyomin’s “Allure” lacks punch but is at least pleasant
T-ara’s Hyomin has been building up to her new mini album with a series of digital singles. Last year’s quirky “Mango” polarized opinion, while January’s “U Um U Um” went …
Read More »[Review] SF9 don’t do nearly “Enough” to set themselves apart
While it’s certainly not the only factor in making a successful idol group, I’ve always thought that a distinct sound and concept is important. As solid as SF9’s singles run …
Read More »[Review] Yoon Ji Sung (ex-WANNA ONE) makes solo debut with paint-by-numbers ballad “In The Rain”
Like it or not, the post-Wanna One floodgates are about to open. I just hope the slew of upcoming solos aren’t all ballads. I can’t think of any better way …
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