As somebody who didn’t get into Broduce 101, I mainly know of Kang Daniel for being famous (or the ex-boyfriend of TWICE’s Jihyo), and while his solo releases have been …
Read More »[Review] ONF’s “Beautiful Beautiful” is the bright, lively anthem that 2021 needed
I kind of feel like I willed this song into existence. Between my constant mentions of ONF’s electro-funk mix of It’s Raining last year, to The Bias List’s latest endeavor …
Read More »[Review] Sunmi’s “Tail” feels like a “24 Hours” follow-up
After painting the year retro in 2020, Sunmi has re-emerged with her first single of 2021. She stubbornly refuses to grace us with a mini or full album, but the …
Read More »[Review] “Don’t Call Me” updates SHINee’s sound, for better or worse
It’s been about two and a half years since SHINee’s last comeback, and longer since they actively promoted a title track. Don’t Call Me arrives in between military enlistments, with …
Read More »[Review] TRI.BE debuts with familiar, tested sound on “Doom Doom Ta”
Over the past few months, some of K-pop’s most respected producers have creating groups of their own. Last November saw the debut of STAYC, under the guidance of duo Black …
Read More »[Review] CIX finally get their feet on solid ground with “Cinema”
Though they debuted back in 2019, CIX have yet to release a title track or album that has connected with me. Within the idol worship world that is K-pop fandom, …
Read More »[Review] “Good Girl” includes some messiness but get carried through by HyunA
Though HyunA released I’m Not Cool last week, she was originally scheduled to promote a different track last year. That song is Good Girl, which officially breaks free of its …
Read More »[Review] IU’s “Celebrity” sidelined by some odd percussion choices
Taken together, IU’s past three singles (Blueming, Eight and Into the I-LAND) form an overarching sound that comes across as quite cohesive. They’re all feel-good, sing-along pop anthems, and I …
Read More »[Review] Dreamcatcher’s “Odd Eye” delivers one of their most memorable melodies
As the years have gone by, Dreamcatcher have kept their rock influence but their fusion sound has definitely hopped around from genre to genre. It’s been hard to argue with …
Read More »[Review] Golden Child get dramatic & intense on excellent “Burn It”
Over the past few years, Golden Child have displayed a versatility in both concept and sound. This can be a dangerous road to travel, and oftentimes results in a hodgepodge …
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