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The Top 50 J-Pop Songs of 2022: Honorable Mentions

The Top 50 J-Pop Songs of 2022: Honorable Mentions

Before I count down my top 50 J-pop songs of the year, I thought I’d blast you with a bunch of honor..

Unwrapping 2022’s K-pop Holiday Tracks: Keep Or Return?

Unwrapping 2022’s K-pop Holiday Tracks: Keep Or Return?

Following a tradition first established in 2020, I’m celebrating the holidays today with the opening..

The Top 10 K-Pop Choreography of 2022

The Top 10 K-Pop Choreography of 2022

When it comes to K-pop choreography, I tend to focus on routines that feel iconic or eye-catching. T..

The Top 10 K-Pop Music Videos of 2022

The Top 10 K-Pop Music Videos of 2022

While I don’t incorporate a song’s video into the reviews on this blog, I’m definitely not immune to..

Song Review: Vernon (Seventeen) – Black Eye

Song Review: Vernon (Seventeen) – Black Eye

With a group as large as Seventeen, there’s ample opportunity for solo projects. No member has relea..

‘The Lost Tapes,’ the Shelved Sugababes Album, Officially Arrives Years Later

‘The Lost Tapes,’ the Shelved Sugababes Album, Officially Arrives Years Later

Almost exactly six years ago to the day, Santa Claus (or a disgruntled ex-member) proclaimed to the ..

The Top 40 K-Pop Album Tracks & B-Sides of 2022 (20-1)

The Top 40 K-Pop Album Tracks & B-Sides of 2022 (20-1)

I spend the whole year plucking “buried treasures” from K-pop’s vast slate of albums, and now it’s t..

Song Review: Moonbyul (Mamamoo) – Present

Song Review: Moonbyul (Mamamoo) – Present

I’ve been picking and choosing which holiday releases to write about this month. When it comes to of..

The Top 40 K-Pop Album Tracks & B-Sides of 2022 (40-21)

The Top 40 K-Pop Album Tracks & B-Sides of 2022 (40-21)

I spend the whole year plucking “buried treasures” from K-pop’s vast slate of albums, and now it’s t..

The Top 10 K-Pop Producers of 2022

The Top 10 K-Pop Producers of 2022

I’m one of those K-pop fans who scours pre-release track lists for producer credits. I often become ..