The second episode begins with a montage of each team reflecting on their reasons for being on Queendom 2, fitting snugly with the narratives I described in my review of the first episode. All of which could be fixed by a big dose of viral popularity, which Queendom 2 offers in spades.
Read More »Queendom 2 Episode 1: Mnet takes its sweet time to position all the pieces during season premier
Welcome the first chapter of my coverage of 'Queendom 2', in which I provide AJ with a grease trap for Queendom comments, stapled to a 2500 word article. So, assuming you are done wailing and gnashing about how your faves (read: Dreamcatcher) did not make the show, let us once again sally forth into the long night that is Mnet reality programming.
Read More »Rundown: The Boyz, Cheng Xiao (WJSN?), TEMPEST, BANG YONGGUK, Super Junior, MSG Wannabe, BLACK LEVEL
Two boy group debuts that actually give me hope for them going forward, at least musically. Also two soloists who haven’t been on my radar for a while making me …
Read More »‘Queendom 2’ lineup revealed: LOONA, Brave Girls, Hyolyn, WJSN, VIVIZ, Kep1er
After months of anticipation and speculation about the lineup of Queendom 2 (cause Mnet is still good at what they do), it has finally been revealed as LOONA, Brave Girls, …
Read More »Rundown: ENHYPEN, WJSN CHOCOME, Max Changmin, YUKIKA, OnlyOneOf, MOMOLAND, MIRAE + others
Slowly but surely catching up on everything I’ve missed, but anyway here’s your Rundown to rant to. ====== KANGTA – “Slow Dance” As advertised, a chill vocal-centric track that’s fine …
Read More »Top 100 Korean Songs Of 2021: Part 9
Asian Junkie’s Best Of 2021 Top 100 Korean Songs Of 2021: Honorable Mentions Top 100 Korean Songs Of 2021: Part 1 Top 100 Korean Songs Of 2021: Part 2 Top …
Read More »Top 100 Korean Songs Of 2021: Part 6
Asian Junkie’s Best Of 2021 Top 100 Korean Songs Of 2021: Honorable Mentions Top 100 Korean Songs Of 2021: Part 1 Top 100 Korean Songs Of 2021: Part 2 Top …
Read More »Songs You May Have Missed: September 2021 (Hot Issue, WJSN, CL, Fromis 9, NELL, ASTRO, ICHILLIN’)
September was a weird month, right? Some really great stuff, and some other stuff that … didn’t wow me, even if I tend to stay away from discussing things I …
Read More »B-Side Spotlight: May 2021 (NCT Dream, Oh My Girl, TXT, SHINee’s Taemin, Heize, HIGHLIGHT, Ailee, Rocket Punch, EVERGLOW)
Hello! Hi there. The earth has heated up where I am, and in between me having my brain melt out of my ears (it’s not even that hot, I’m just …
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 …
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