Reviews

Berry Good have just passed their fifth anniversary since debut, and they’ve been hanging on for all five of those years. Their 2016 work, in particular, deserved a much wider …

One of the things that first drew me to K-pop was SM Entertainment’s SMP style (SM Music Performance). Characterized by its hybrid, genre-bashing nature, this musical philosophy was fueled by …

Over the course of three digital singles, Hyolyn became one of 2018’s most magnetic solo performers. “Dally“, “See Sea“, and “Bae” were all completely different in style, yet each mastered …

After debuting in January, Cherry Bullet have made a quick return with new single “Really Really.” “Q&A” became something of a sleeper hit, establishing a bright, rhythmic sound for the …

A knockout debut should immediately establish a group’s identity. It should convince me that there’s a spot for them in an overcrowded marketplace. And, at its finest, a debut should …

K-pop tends to cannibalize itself, which can muddle the meaning of “debut” when it comes to new groups. 3YE (pronounced “Third Eye” because … of course it is) have debuted …

ACE leapt onto my radar with their “Cactus” debut for their uniqueness if nothing else, and they’ve generally continued to intrigue with their releases. Unfortunately, they didn’t do a whole …

If you’ve been reading TheBiasList long enough, you’ll know that GOT7 have often become the punching bags for my trend-related complaints over the past few years. Obviously I don’t hate …

I’ve always appreciated Woollim Entertainment’s ability to curate music that stays true to its artists’ personas. While so many others rush to jump on whatever’s popular at the moment, a …

Last year, my favorite SEVENTEEN song wasn’t a Korean title track at all. It was their first original Japanese single, “Call Call Call“, which harnessed the guitar-fueled dance pop sound …