Tag: JYP
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Song Review: Chk Chk Boom – Stray Kids
‘Chk Chk Boom’ is the embodiment of my reservations with Stray Kids’ music over the last few years of their career- clearly showcasing their talents yet simultaneously feeling restrained, perhaps in pressure of external forces.
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Song Review: LOVE and FEAR – Xdinary Heroes
The latest single ‘LOVE and FEAR’ by Xdinary Heroes showcases their growth with dynamic soundscapes, captivating vocals, and intentional composition.
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Song Review: ABCD – NAYEON
‘ABCD’ is an impressive follow-up to ‘POP!’, solidifying Nayeon’s place as a soloist within the competitive K-pop industry.
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Song Review: Lose My Breath – Stray Kids ft. Charlie Puth
‘Lose My Breath’ is potential wasted in pop music’s obsession for high-pitched melodies.
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Song Review: UNTOUCHABLE by ITZY
It has been a while since ITZY’s last album, and in the wake of a series of comebacks that have disappointed fans- to the point of calling ITZY a ‘flop’ group, it was about time for JYP to really give them something that most people would love. While I did relatively enjoy some of previous…
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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.
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Song Review: Rollercoaster by NMIXX
‘Rollercoaster’ offers a more subdued sound from NMIXX that still packs a surprising punch in its chorus. Playing between two different melodic themes between its verses and chorus, I’m fond of its commitment to stick to the album’s concept while not sacrificing the song’s hooks.
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Song Review: Bet On Me by ITZY
‘Bet On Me’ is a welcome shift of ITZY’s sound that suffers from mishaps that prevent it from fulfilling its full potential as heartfelt anthem of self-empowerment.
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Two Song Reviews: ‘Knock’ and ‘I don’t wanna know’ by Lee Chaeyeon
Lee Chaeyeon’s run in the K-pop industry has been nothing short of trials and tribulations. From joining K-pop star at 11 with her sister, to competing at SIXTEEN (the survival show that birthed TWICE) only to get eliminated early, later leaving JYP entertainment in order to ensure her sister can make her debut in ITZY,…
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Song Review: S-Class by Stray Kids
At the moment, Stray Kids have unofficially taken the title of being the most popular 4th Generation boy group in K-pop, even making history by breaking the record for the highest number of pre-orders of any K-pop album. Did it live up to its hype? In my opinion, to an extent. If there is one…
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