Tag: K-pop
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Song Review: ATTITUDE – IVE
As consistent as IVE‘s music has been, I’ve been waiting for the moment to be as blown away as I was by their 2022 output. HEYA had been quite close to making into my Top 40 list last year, but my thoughts from my original glowing review (which can be found here) have dimmed considerably.…
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Top 40 Best K-pop Songs of 2024
It’s been far too long since I’ve last written in this blog. I won’t try to make excuses. If you happen to be a long time reader, revisited this blog over last half a year in hopes of seeing a new post, I would like to offer you my greatest apologies. Of course, you don’t…
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Song Review: Dandelion & Roses – Jaehyun
I haven’t made it much of secret in this blog on how much I adore Jaehyun’s voice. Warm, sultry, and rich, his timbre is one that is quite unique within the K-pop context. The closest artist I would draw parallels to would be EXO’s D.O, but I would concur that while the two have their…
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Song Review: dummy – ARrC
The new Mystic Story boy group ARrC stands out in the saturated K-pop industry with their pre-release ‘dummy’. Influenced by NCT with refreshing twists, the track showcases solid instrumentals, engaging vocals and rap, and creative deviations from the typical formula, hinting at a promising future for ARrC.
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Song Review: Girls Never Die – tripleS
‘Girls Never Die’ is a solid debut track for all 24 members of tripleS, but shall be remembered as a song that could have been so much more.
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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: H! TEEN – The Wind
The Wind’s “H! TEEN” showcases the group’s transition after the departure of their main vocalist. Though the production shines, the absence of strong vocal delivery is notable. Despite this, the effort demonstrates resilience and the production team’s prowess in K-pop.
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Song Review: Earth, Wind & Fire – BOYNEXTDOOR
BOYNEXTDOOR’s “Earth, Wind & Fire” showcases their unique vocal delivery and energetic production. The divisive high-pitched chant in the post-chorus has grown on most listeners (like me) and adds to the song’s charm. The track’s catchy chorus and endearing lyrics make it a defining K-pop song of 2024, solidifying BOYNEXTDOOR as a group to watch.
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Song Review: DASH – NMIXX
My initial impression of NMIXX’s ‘DASH’ was mixed. The short song length and repetitive chorus bothered me, but the song showcases their unique talents well. Despite its limitations, ‘DASH’ stands out in NMIXX’s career.
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Song Review: Walk – NCT 127
NCT 127’s latest single ‘Walk’ takes a more conventional approach with a heavy hip-hop rap influence. The members deliver very convincing performances, leading me to believe that it is only NCT 127 amidst the many groups in the industry who can utterly sell this track.
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