Asian Junkie Asian pop. Without discretion.
For a moment in time, it looked like Somi was gonna be stuck with the typically sparse YG Entertainment/The Black Label release schedule, but she has been churning out music …
Read More »[Review] Somi’s anthemic “XOXO” is simple but effective
[Review] CHOSNG delights on the uplifting standout “See You There”
CHOSNG is a relatively new Korean indie artist, having debuted recently in September of 2020, and a few months ago she released “See You There“. “See You There” is a …
Read More »[Review] The Boyz’s “Maverick” ends up like Goose
Whenever groups make a quick comeback (less than three months in The Boyz’ case), I want to assume it’s because they found an incredible track and simply can’t wait to …
Read More »[Review] Been “Waiting” for a WOODZ release like this one
As somebody who didn’t follow Produce X 101, consider me among the nonplussed about WOODZ’s breakout year in 2020. Sure, Produce alums pumping out sales isn’t the biggest shock, but …
Read More »[Review] Aespa’s “Savage” somehow manages to make it all work under the pop umbrella
Aespa are back with “Savage” after vaulting themselves into the top tier of the girl group stratosphere with “Next Level” — which I honestly still don’t get the appeal of …
Read More »[Review] TWICE’s English-language single “The Feels” is polished but sanitized
Though they’re undoubtedly one of K-pop’s most popular acts, the idea of Twice expanding into the Western market has always felt a little iffy to me. For whatever reason, international …
Read More »[Review] Key delivers a standout solo comeback with the irresistible “Bad Love”
“Bad Love” marks the solo return of SHINee member Key, and while others have long been enamored with his solo career, to this point my thoughts on it had been …
Read More »[Review] ‘Squid Game’ is a compelling thriller with great characters and some confusing late choices
If you’re anything like me, then you spent a day or two binging the new Korean hit drama from Netflix, Squid Game. So nagging were my thoughts on it that …
Read More »[Review] ITZY deliver frenzied energy on the rather predictable “LOCO”
ITZY burst into K-pop two and a half years ago with a song and sound that made them one of 2019’s most interesting groups. Since then, so many of their …
Read More »[Review] Stray Kids are cheeky & brash on the wonderfully produced “CHEESE”
Stray Kids have had an … eventful 2021, and they’re closing it by bringing new music in the form of album ‘NOEASY’, pronounced “noisy”, a nod to a common criticism …
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