SHINee’s Key is slated for his mandatory military enlistment soon, but before going on hiatus he’s teased a repackage of his excellent debut album. “Cold” is a prelude to that, …
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It feels like an INFINITE comeback has been imminent for months now, especially when the group first performed “Clock” on the new year. Fans like me were hoping for an …
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A solo debut from Mamamoo’s Hwasa almost felt overdue. Though each of the girls possess the necessary charisma to drive a solo career, Hwasa’s always struck me as the member …
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Dreamcatcher have seemingly been talking about ending their nightmare chapter for years now, but they thankfully haven’t actually done it, because for my money this era hasn’t produced a title …
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Nowadays, K-pop song descriptions often lead with genre classification. Track A is a “cheerful song of the tropical house genre,” or Track B is a “dance song based on elements …
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In a year already flush with debuts, JYP Entertainment’s ITZY are easily the highest profile yet. Not only do they hail from one of the Big 3 agencies, but several of …
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ONF’s “Complete“ was as close to perfect as 2018 got, and wound up as my favorite K-pop title track of the year. This puts the group in a difficult position. …
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When it came time to draft my Top 10 Rookies Of 2018 list, I wanted to find a place for NeonPunch. After all, their June debut was an early-summer highlight …
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CLC finally seemed to find the general direction they wanted to pursue with “Hobgoblin“, and the buy-in to a more mature and serious concept paid dividends with “Black Dress” last …
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Those who have followed The Bias List for some time have gone on the SNUPER journey right alongside me. It’s a story that starts with Sweetune-fueled promise, climaxes with Sweetune-fueled …
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Asian Junkie Asian pop. Without discretion.