Not gonna lie, when I initially saw the news that Yuqi would be (G)I-DLE‘s next member to have a solo debut, my reaction was: 1) assuming it would be in …
Read More »[Review] Taemin’s talent feels restrained by the material on “Advice”
It seems like all we’ve been doing this spring is watch SM Entertainment idols enlist in the military. Most have graced us with a final album or single before taking …
Read More »[Review] Fromis 9 brings incredible energy on refreshing “We Go”
After a lengthy hiatus, Fromis 9 seemed to find their sweet spot with last September’s buoyant “Feel Good“. They’ve stuck with the same composers for “We Go“, and that was …
Read More »[Review] Aespa remakes “Next Level” from the ‘Hobbs & Shaw’ OST, which ends up just as tiresome as the original
Being an SM Entertainment girl group, Aespa obviously arrived with a lot of fanfare and expectations. Their “Black Mamba” debut had some odd choices and didn’t impress, but hey that’s …
Read More »[Review] Blitzers make an impression with lively “Breathe Again” debut
Boy group Blitzers are the latest 2021 debut to throw their hat into the ring, joining this year’s rookie class with a boisterous blend of rap and rock. I’ve always …
Read More »[Review] WJSN The Black marks successful debut with groovy, seductive “Easy”
While WJSN continues to chug along successfully with their generally ethereal sound, they’re also diversifying nicely, with WJSN Chocome being their quirky and cute sub-unit and now WJSN The Black …
Read More »[Review] Oh My Girl’s “Dun Dun Dance” not their most compelling effort, is enjoyable summertime pop at the right time
This past weekend I wrote a few thoughts about the current state of K-pop’s girl group landscape, and Oh My Girl are the antidote to almost every gripe I have. …
Read More »[Review] Ailee can elevate any song, but “Make Up Your Mind” provides a heavy burden
After an explosion of popularity in the mid 2010s, powerhouse vocalist Ailee has settled into once-a-year comebacks that highlight her strengths as both a balladeer and a dance artist. Even …
Read More »[Review] Highlight are sentimental but optimistic on “Not The End”
Though they’re short two original members, Highlight have become one of K-pop’s longest-running groups thanks to a rebranding and revitalization in 2017. Perhaps unsurprisingly, their new single “Not The End” …
Read More »[Review] HOT ISSUE debut with “GRATATA”, which makes it hard to not think of BLACKPINK
HOT ISSUE is the debut girl group from S2 Entertainment, a company started recently by CUBE Entertainment founder Hong Seung Sung. The group itself made their debut today with “GRATATA“, …
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