Sup. Actually, a lot of stuff in this week’s Rundown that I liked quite a bit. ====== ICHILLIN’ – “BITE ME” With its impactful production, it was a song I …
Read More »OnlyOneOf & Cherry Bullet scheduled to perform at event with ties to Unification Church cult
In something that’s more of an FYI than anything else, it’s recently been revealed that OnlyOneOf and Cherry Bullet are among the artists participating in the 2023 Korean Dream Festa …
Read More »Jinyoung & Baro leave WM Entertainment, B1A4’s future seems bleak
The contracts of B1A4 were set to expire on June 30, and it was revealed that Jinyoung and Baro will leave WM Entertainment, while CNU, Gongchan, and Sandeul will re-sign. …
Read More »[Review] B1A4 weave a beautiful & dramatic story on “Until We Meet”
“Until We Meet” is the 16th B1A4 single that leader Jinyoung has composed, and his songwriting and producing skills show no signs of dampening. At this point, he’s developed a …
Read More »[Review] B1A4 continue run of quality in Japan with lush, melodic “Do You Remember”
Over the past few years, B1A4‘s Japanese releases have become a welcome continuation of the sound they’ve established in Korea. The group self-produces almost all of their material, and that …
Read More »Dust Off: Revisiting the oft-forgotten mess with Dal Shabet and B1A4’s fandom
When Dal Shabet effectively disbanded recently, netizen comments on the news took me on a trip back to 2011-2012, specifically a largely forgotten mess with B1A4‘s fandom. —— It all …
Read More »B1A4’s “Rollin'” uses a tropical frame and gives it a successful anthemic makeover
There are few “sure things” in K-pop. but the beauty of a self-produced group is that you can be assured of some sense of musical consistency. B1A4 has been that …
Read More »B1A4’s “Sukidakara Shouganai” rides an addictive hook to an instant classic
Whether it be in Korean or Japanese, B1A4 know how to deliver a pop song. The group has had a high level of control over their music for quite a …
Read More »Girls Next Door make one wish they were a real group with “Deep Blue Eyes”
We don’t usually associate variety shows with grade-A K-pop releases, but ‘Sister’s Slam Dunk‘ surprised by providing one of May’s best singles with Unnies’ “Right“. And now it’s time for …
Read More »‘Idol Drama Operation Team’ drop trailer & performance of “Deep Blue Eyes”
I’m a bit behind on ‘Idol Drama Operation Team‘ after getting busy elsewhere, but the Girls Next Door have the drama’s trailer being dropped, as well as a music video …
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