While many came around on “Rookie“ eventually, I wasn’t one of them no matter how hard I tried, and I still longed for something like “Dumb Dumb“ I could get …
Read More »DAY6 meander their way through “Hi Hello”, though their vocals salvage the release
When it comes to the style of music released, DAY6’s ‘Every DAY6‘ project has kind of subverted expectations. When I think of K-pop, it’s the summer months that hold the …
Read More »Hyori shows musical transformation on “Black”, which is unfortunately underwhelming
In 2013, Hyori made a highly successful return to K-pop with a sound that balanced a newly matured style with the kind of pop hooks that brought her such notoriety …
Read More »VAV find their sweet spot on fun & bright “ABC”, their best release yet
Though still a very new group from a small agency, VAV have been lucky to pair with A-list composer/producer Ryan Jhun for their last string of singles. His involvement has …
Read More »Hyorin & Kisum team up on “Fruity”, a song made fun on strength of its collab
Hyorin didn’t waste any time continuing her solo career after the break-up of SISTAR, which isn’t all that surprising considering how active she’s been over the past year or so. …
Read More »UP10TION ride the latest fad with “Runner”, but forget to make it interesting
Okay, we’re going to have to start an intervention here. We’ve truly reached a breaking point with this tropical house/tropical pop trend. I know I sound like a broken record, …
Read More »Shannon continues to showcase potential on “Love Don’t Hurt”, but it lacks impact
When Shannon was first announced as a contestant for the final season of ‘K-Pop Star‘, I was skeptical about how it would all work out for her. She has obvious …
Read More »2PM’s Junho drops summer jam in “Ice Cream”, which excels thanks to its hook
Some songs just scream summer, and with July approaching, I’m hoping to hear quite a few of them soon. But the first single to really embrace the sunny pop stylings …
Read More »G.Soul’s laid-back “Tequila” betrayed by a one-note melody that ages quickly
Though he’s released a handful of singles and composed tracks for some of K-pop’s biggest artists, G.Soul has yet to break through in the way that other acts of his …
Read More »Heize’s “Don’t Know You” is what we’ve come to expect from her, for better & worse
Heize has become something of an ‘it girl’ in Korea, rising to the top of the charts with each release. This is helped along by the nature of her music, …
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