Category: review
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ENHYPEN The Sin: Vanish Comeback Review | ‘Knife’ MV & Album Thoughts

In this episode, I dive into ENHYPEN (엔하이픈) ‘Knife’ MV and their album ‘The Sin: Vanish’, from the vampire concept to the storyline. I share my feelings about ENHYPEN, Cortis, and why this era feels so special, then break down what the ‘Knife’ music video is about and my favorite moments. I also talk about…
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DK & Seungkwan ‘Blue’ MV Theory + ‘Serenade’ Album Review

I recently did a deep dive on Seventeen’s newest subunit, DK and Seungkwan (도겸X승관 ). Starting with their Trailer: An Ordinary Love (1:33), then their music video for ‘Blue’ starring Sanghyun Noh and Youmi Lee (5:17). Then I review their album ’Serenade’, starting with DK solo Rockstar (11:14), Blue (12:27), Guilty Pleasure (13:10), Silence (13:44), Seungkwan…
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GOT7 ‘Python’ Reaction, Review, Lyrics

GOT7 made their long awaited comeback with their 13th mini album WINTER HEPTAGON with the title track “Python”.
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EXO Ladder 4 Reaction: My First EXO Variety Show!

I can’t believe I’m saying this…but I finally watched an EXO variety show completely, for the first time. Even though I’ve been a fan of EXO for several years, I’ve always seen clips and compilation videos of their shows rather than watching full episodes. However, many people recommended I watch EXO Ladder and the recent…
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Is this an Indication for the Rest of Award Season? Seventeen Wins Daesang at TMAs 2023

It’s that time of year, everyone: AWARD SEASON is upon us! The Fact Music Awards, TMAs 2023, happened on October 10th. I believe this is the first K-pop award show for the season. I understand that many people hate award shows. They can be disappointing and stressful. But I look at it on the positive…
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Peak Time (피크타임) Episodes 5-11 Recap

JTBC Peak Time (피크타임) is a South Korean competition show, giving struggling Kpop groups a second chance. I share all my thoughts on the remaining episodes in the videos below. Check out the After Show for more commentary and rewatch all of these great performances: Episodes 5-7 After Show Episodes 6-9 After Show Episodes 10-11…
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Peak Time (피크타임) Episode 4 Recap

This episode continues Round 1 of Peak Time. This is the Rival Match. The judges pick two teams to compete using the same theme. Then the judges pick which group performed the theme the best. The winning team will get additional votes. There’s no eliminations during Round 1 or Round 2, but the amount of…
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Peak Time (피크타임) Episode 3 Recap

This is the official start of Round 1, the Rival Match. The judges pick two teams to compete using the same theme. Then the judges pick which group performed the theme the best. The winning team will get additional votes. There’s no eliminations during Round 1 or Round 2, but the amount of votes they…
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Peak Time 피크타임 Episode 2 Recap

JTBC Peak Time (피크타임) episode 2 continues the survival round from episode 1. Groups compete to move on to the first round. My favorite performances from episode 2 Check out my Peak Time After Show for additional commentary and rewatch all the performances from episode 2 with me. What is Peak Time? JTBC Peak Time…
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Is KEP1ER “WA DA DA” One of The Best Debuts Of 2022?

Lately it’s been difficult for me to really get into a debut the first time. Usually I have to listen to the song a couple of times in order to warm up to it. I’ve heard about KEP1ER because they are a temporary group that was formed from MNET’s survival program Girls Planet 999. I’ll…