As part of their preparations for their first comeback in over two years, Super Junior have been releasing a documentary series online. If you’ve been watching, you’ll already have a …
Read More »Seventeen effectively meld their core identity with harder edge in energetic “Clap”
Though the emotional EDM of May’s “Don’t Wanna Cry“ was far from Seventeen‘s usual sound, it ended up being one of the year’s biggest growers. And as the group led …
Read More »EXID are back on track with the diverse & funky “DDD”, get an assist from Missy Elliott
EXID are back with “DDD” after changing things up a bit during their previous comeback with “Night Rather Than Day“ to mixed results both in terms of music and response. …
Read More »LOONA Odd Eye Circle trio showcase their polish with sleek hit, “Sweet Crazy Love”
As a sub-unit, the Odd Eye Circle trio have delivered the LOONA project’s most interesting music to date — so much so that I almost wish these three would promote …
Read More »Playback’s “Want You To Say” tweaks an overused formula for a quality re-debut of sorts
After a thousand years, Playback has been allowed to leave Coridel Entertainment‘s dungeon after their promising start way back in 2015. Their comeback track is “Want You To Say“, and …
Read More »TWICE are back on track with Black Eyed Pilseung and the catchy, indelible “Likey”
In 2017, Twice has continued to dominate charts and secure their position as the number one girl group in Korea. But neither of their singles this year packed quite the …
Read More »Jimin’s unique voice manages to blend well with Latin influences on “Hallelujah”
Three years after riding high as one of K-pop’s most successful breakout girl groups, AOA has found themselves in a bit of a slump. After member controversies and the departure …
Read More »JBJ’s “Fantasy” continues solid run by ‘Produce 101’ groups thanks to its dramatic hook
Last week, fan-favorite ‘Produce 101‘ spin-off group Rainz proved that the series could generate more than just one successful act. But while Rainz set the stage with a colorful collection …
Read More »A.C.E continue down their own path with “Callin'”, a refreshing energetic assault
A.C.E’s “Callin” follows up on one of 2017’s most interesting debuts. Not only did the group tackle an unusual electronic sound with “Cactus“, but they also performed the song with …
Read More »Epik High & Oh Hyuk team up to just do what works on “Home Is Far Away”
One thing I’ve always appreciated about Epik High is that, even when they’re exploring trends, they have a style unique to them. This blend of alternative and old school hip …
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