It’s been nearly seven years since the release of NU’EST’s first full album. That’s the length of the typical idol group contract, and it’s stunning to consider the journey the …
Read More »[Review] NU’EST return to the tried and true deep-house well for “Love Me”
Since 2016, NU’EST’s title tracks have been emblematic of what I would call the Pledis Entertainment “house sound.” Each one was co-composed by the agency’s own producer Bumzu, and adhered …
Read More »[Review] NU’EST’s moody return with “Bet Bet” feels underwhelming
It goes without saying that NU’EST’s career has been anything but typical. Their phoenix from the ashes story is the stuff of K-pop legends, and it all culminates today with …
Read More »Top 100 Korean Songs Of 2018: #40 – #31
At this point in the Top 100 Korean Songs Of 2018, ranking the songs really started to get difficult as I basically enjoyed all of them a lot. —— Honorable …
Read More »Top 100 Korean Songs Of 2018: #100 – #91
The rankings for Asian Junkie‘s Top 100 Korean Songs Of 2018 starts now, so I suppose the mess can truly begin. Sorry in advance for only doing 10 at a time, but after …
Read More »Monsta X’s Shownu tops list of most popular male idols among gay Koreans on Twitter
A list of male idols that gay Koreans on Twitter are most interested in is making the rounds and I knew this was prime content for Asian Junkie readers. The …
Read More »[Review] NU’EST W don’t need much assistance as dramatic “Help Me” continues their resurgence
Many of the ‘Produce 101‘-spawned project groups have thrilled in fits and starts, but the series’ most enduring legacy will likely be NU’EST W (and eventually NU’EST as a whole). …
Read More »Sunmi’s tanned dancer from her ‘2018 Waterbomb Festival’ performance is Cha Hyunseung
Sunmi‘s tanned backup dancer that ironically made everybody thirsty at the ‘2018 Waterbomb Festival‘ is named Cha Hyunseung. A post shared by 차현승??(Cha HyunSeung) (@502bright) on Aug 21, 2017 at …
Read More »NU’EST’s Baekho acquitted of sexual assault charges, Pledis issues statement
Last year in June, Baekho of NU’EST was accused of molesting a girl on a bus ride back home from cram school eight years ago in 2009. Netizens pointed out inconsistencies in the accusation and Pledis Entertainment …
Read More »BoA medley featuring TWICE, SEVENTEEN, WANNA ONE’s Minhyun opens 2017 MAMA in Japan
2017 MAMA in Japan opened the night in the best way possible, with a medley of BoA hits that featured TWICE, SEVENTEEN, and Minhyun of NU’EST and WANNA ONE. The …
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