For the 1000th episode of Music Bank, there were a bunch of groups that did special stages of covering past hits. Feel free to watch them all, but in my …
Read More »[Review] Taemin shows why he’s “Famous” in new Japanese release
Since venturing out into solo territory, SHINee’s Taemin has split his discography equally between Korea and Japan, maintaining a consistent level of quality regardless of the language he performs in. …
Read More »SME announces Super M boy group made up of EXO, SHINee, NCT members … well, this should be fun
The reports were true and SM Entertainment are making a super boy group by combining members of EXO, SHINee, and NCT into a group called Super M. On August 7 …
Read More »SME reportedly launching supergroup consisting of EXO, SHINee, NCT members, also don’t deny reports
SM Entertainment, perhaps motivated by stock prices falling due to their alleged embezzlement mess, is reportedly launching a collab super boy group of sorts with members of EXO, SHINee, and …
Read More »Deep Reviews: Minho’s solo debut “I’m Home” surprisingly nice and relaxing
Aside from me hating the fact that the solo debut of SHINee‘s Minho is not an attempt at gangsta rap, credit to him for not making this sound be total …
Read More »[Review] SHINee’s Key gets assist from (G)I-DLE’s Soyeon on buoyant, feel-good “I Wanna Be”
For fans of second-generation idol acts like myself, it seems like all we hear these days is farewell/going-on-hiatus tracks. Most are wistful ballads or “please don’t forget me” dirges, so …
Read More »N.Flying’s “Rooftop” surges on the charts + their excellent mashup medley of K-pop songs
N.Flying released “Rooftop” back on January 2, their first as a quartet, and at the time the song did not chart in the top 1000 of Melon‘s daily chart. However …
Read More »[Review] “Cold” collab between Key & Hanhae for Station is mellow & moody for better or worse
SHINee’s Key is slated for his mandatory military enlistment soon, but before going on hiatus he’s teased a repackage of his excellent debut album. “Cold” is a prelude to that, …
Read More »[Review] “Want” doesn’t stray far from foundation, but Taemin makes the most of it
Nowadays, K-pop song descriptions often lead with genre classification. Track A is a “cheerful song of the tropical house genre,” or Track B is a “dance song based on elements …
Read More »Deep Cuts: N.Flying, Dreamcatcher, SHINee, MRSHLL
Deep Cuts is back again. You’re welcome. —— N.Flying – “Anyway” N.Flying has been a surprising revelation to me this year. Obviously the band aspect has appeal, but the way …
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