Category: review
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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…
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TVXQ! Max Changmin “Devil” is Hauntingly Beautiful and Powerful
Max, also known as TVXQ! Changmin returned with his 2nd mini album. Each track on the album is different, with its own message and sound. The title track “Devil” is hauntingly beautiful. The choir and Changmin’s powerhouse vocals will give anyone chills. The song conveys a powerful message of overcoming hardships. Changmin participated in the…
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KAI: KLoor Beyond Live Online Concert Full Recap
On December 12, Kai held his first online solo concert. I sat in front of my big screen, snacks on hand, eagerly waiting to see my favorite performer. For those who may not know, Kai is my favorite dancer/master of the stage. His stage presence is un-matched. So the online concert was different than any…
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MAMA 2021, Was It A Hit? A Miss? Here’s My Full Recap of Kpop’s Biggest Award Show
Alright everyone, brace yourselves. Grab your favorite drink (mine is caffeine) and some snacks. This is gonna be one long post…cause I got a lot to say. On December 11, the Mnet Asian Music Awards was held. This is one of the biggest Kpop award show of the year. MAMA is known for having incredible…
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Stray Kids “Christmas EveL” is One of The Most Unique Unconventional Christmas Songs Ever
“Christmas EveL” has Stray Kids classic sound – of course when 3RACHA (Bang Chan, Changbin, and Han) work on a song you know it’ll be amazing. This track is intense and badass – great vocals with epic rap verses. The members sing about the annoyances that come with the season – slippery roads, junk messages.…
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Real, Raw, and 100% That 빛. Hwasa Returns With Her 2nd Single Album ‘Guilty Pleasure’
You can always count on Hwasa to be 100% real, especially in her music. Hwasa doesn’t paint herself as a picture-perfect idol. She’s got flaws and she owns them. She’s unapologetically herself and that’s what makes her a Queen in the music scene. “I’m a 빛” is bold and relatable. I love the play on…