K-pop Evaluated – Page 8 – k-pop songs reviewed mixed with random thoughts

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Song Review: None of My Business by ITZY

‘None of My Business’ is by no means a bad song. It is inoffensive in every way. It is just that I have absolutely no desire to play it ever again, given that there is an entire K-pop group who specializes in these easy-to-listen-to bops and does them significantly better.

July 24, 2023
Song Review: ISTJ by NCT DREAM

Despite lacking focus, ISTJ is another successful release from Dream as they continue proving why they are the most successful and most consistent NCT unit (in terms of music quality).

July 22, 2023
Duo Song Review: ‘NewJeans’ and ‘Get Up’ by NewJeans

Due to how short these two songs are, I decided to just combine the two in one review.

July 22, 2023
Song Review: Cool With You by NewJeans

Sometimes, a ‘wisp of a song’ can work. This works really well- at least for me.

July 22, 2023
Song Review: ETA by NewJeans

While ‘ETA’ is a solid release, its commitment to its short run-time and minimalist style compromised its final product.

July 22, 2023
Song Review: Seven by Jung Kook (BTS) ft. Latto

BTS Jung Kook’s ‘Seven’ is a hit- though the production leaves something to be desired.

July 18, 2023
Song Review: I DO by G(I)-DLE

(G)I-DLE managed to deliver a convincing English single through ‘I DO’ that gave full spotlight to their vocal delivery and the classic melodies of the top line.

July 18, 2023
A bunch of short reviews- EXO, ENHYPEN, ARTMS, Kim Sungkyu (INFINITE), U-KISS, IVE, NMIXX

There have been too many K-pop releases recently for me to make individual posts on each of them, so I decided to compile a series of mini-reviews on these songs I have yet to cover.

July 13, 2023
K-pop Mid Year Re-evaluation – 2023 edition

Revisiting some songs reviewed within 2023 whose initial evaluations don’t match my current thoughts.

July 13, 2023
In-Depth Debut Album Review: YOUTH IN THE SHADE by ZEROBASEONE

‘Youth In the Shade’ is a strong and cohesive body of work, promising excellence and a bright future. Already, it feels fresh among the current K-pop soundscape, with only select few groups currently doing a similar sound.

July 11, 2023