Kpop

by Nick on March 23, 2025 at 2:17 pm

After yesterday’s unit track from members Changbin and I.N, Han and Felix are next on the docket with a music video for their entry from Stray Kids’ new mixtape. We’re moving from rock intensity to a hard-hitting blend of EDM and hip-hop. After a moody, ornate opening, Truman‘s beat pushes us into an off-kilter sonic … Continue reading → […]

by Nick on March 23, 2025 at 2:01 pm

At the end of each month, I compile my top three K-pop title tracks and list a ton of honorable mentions. In 2025, I thought I’d try something new and add a weekly feature to supplement my monthly round-up. Each Sunday, I’ll offer a compendium of the week’s new releases featured on the blog. And … Continue reading → […]

by Nick on March 23, 2025 at 1:58 pm

In connection with my desire to fully keep up with the J-pop industry, I’m planning to do a weekly round-up of any new releases that have caught my ear. Some of these may have been covered on the blog already, but my hope is that this will become a one-stop shop for anyone interested in … Continue reading → […]

by Nick on March 23, 2025 at 1:54 pm

No matter what I may have thought about any ONEUS single at any given time, one thing has stayed consistent: main vocal Seoho has an incredible (and often underutilized) voice. He’s responsible for many of my favorite parts in the group’s songs, so a solo track is a welcome proposition. Unfortunately, Hatchling also comes along … Continue reading → […]

by Nick on March 22, 2025 at 2:29 pm

Stray Kids’ new mixtape may not be led by any official title track, but its four unit tracks will be promoted with music videos. First up is Changbin and I.N’s Burnin’ Tires, a rock-rap hybrid that borrows elements from the group’s early days while upping the intensity. Being a pre-debut fan, I have a soft … Continue reading → […]

by Nick on March 22, 2025 at 2:10 pm

Rather than contain my “Risers and Fallers” feature to a single post in June, I’m going to share a bite-sized version at the end of each month. This will let me account for more songs and make a nice lead-in to the monthly round-up post. I anticipate most of these ratings adjustments will be negligible: … Continue reading → […]

by Nick on March 21, 2025 at 2:27 pm

A K-pop act’s title track isn’t always the best song on their album, even if it’s the one most people will hear. Sometimes, b-sides deserve recognition too. In the singles-oriented world of K-pop, I want to spotlight some of these buried treasures and give them the props they deserve. The Boyz’ dynamic title track VVV … Continue reading → […]

by Nick on March 21, 2025 at 4:24 am

BTS’s J-Hope is quickly making up for lost time — not that there weren’t projects and songs released during his military enlistment as well. Just two weeks after his duet with R&B crooner Miguel, he’s back with solo single Mona Lisa. This time the music is a bit more upbeat and groovy, but the song … Continue reading → […]

by Nick on March 20, 2025 at 2:58 pm

Veteran K-pop act Ailee has returned with three (!) new music videos today. Looking at the tracklist of her new album, it appears MMI is the designated title track. It’s also the song with the most YouTube views at this moment so it’s the one I’ll write about today. To be honest, none of Ailee’s … Continue reading → […]

by Nick on March 20, 2025 at 2:37 pm

It’s been awhile since we’ve heard from Fantasy Boys, but they made their mark on 2024 with a very fun summery EP promoted with an excellent title track. Nearly a year later, they’re back with a very different sound. Undeniable is darker and groovier, but as with many boy group songs of this nature its … Continue reading → […]