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Song Review: AleXa – Back In Vogue

Song Review: AleXa – Back In Vogue

Fresh off her win on American Song Competition (a phrase I never thought I’d write on this blog…), A..

Song Review: Xdinary Heroes – Hair Cut

Song Review: Xdinary Heroes – Hair Cut

Sometimes it feels as if the K-pop industry is toying with their fans – seeing just how awkward a so..

Song Review: Trendz – Vagabond

Song Review: Trendz – Vagabond

Rookie boy group Trendz are the latest to return with material originally scheduled for October. Thu..

Song Review: ICHILLIN – Draw (My Time)

Song Review: ICHILLIN – Draw (My Time)

Is it too early to hear the influence of NewJeans and LE SSERAFIM in other girl groups? Now that “gi..

Song Review: CRAXY – Poison Rose

Song Review: CRAXY – Poison Rose

CRAXY released music video after music video in September, most of which I didn’t cover in detail. I..

Grading the K-Pop Agencies 2022: YG ENTERTAINMENT

Grading the K-Pop Agencies 2022: YG ENTERTAINMENT

This feature has gradually shifted from a December to a November tradition, leaving more space for n..

Song Review: The Rampage – Round Up (ft. Miyavi)

Song Review: The Rampage – Round Up (ft. Miyavi)

My ears perk up any time I hear that Miyavi will be collaborating with another artist. In this case,..

Song Review: Seventeen – Dream

Song Review: Seventeen – Dream

Seventeen’s Japanese discography has been a mixed bag, opening with the incredible Call Call Call in..

Song Review: Kim Jonghyeon (Nu’est) – Lights

Song Review: Kim Jonghyeon (Nu’est) – Lights

A couple weeks after ex-bandmate Baekho’s solo debut, Nu’est’s JR — now working under his given name..

Song Review: Kis-My-Ft2 – Omoibana

Song Review: Kis-My-Ft2 – Omoibana

Enough with the ballads, Johnny’s! Apart from an anniversary track and a few b-sides, every Kis-My-F..