Category: review
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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…
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The Boyz ‘MAVERICK’ Smashed Every Expectation
I was expecting great things from THE BOYZ, especially since their previous comebacks have been incredible. But there’s no denying “MAVERICK” takes a dark turn and it has catapulted The Boyz further to solidifying their strength as a group. Along with “MAVERICK” The Boyz released two b-side tracks: “Hypnotized” and “Russian Roulette”. Both songs fit…
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CNBLUE Are Modern Day Cowboys With A Rockstar Flare in Their 9th Mini Album ‘Wanted’
After almost a year since their last Korean comeback, CNBLUE returned to the music scene with a new concept and new music. Wanted brings back CNBLUE’s signature sound that’ll have old and new fans hitting replay. From rock to ballads, this is one mini album you cannot miss. Here’s my reaction video to CNBLUE “Love…
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WOODZ ‘Only Lovers Left’ Narrates A Bittersweet Love Story In The Best Way
Love, heartbreak, passion, confusion, happiness, sadness, it’s all in one album. WOODZ (Seungyoun) Only Lovers Left is a no-skip, keep it on repeat, replay all day, type of album. I have played this album over and over so many times in the past couple of weeks. I’ve been a fan of WOODZ music for two…
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Key Is Kpop’s Retro King and Rightfully So
If you’ve been following Key’s solo music, then you already know he is one of kind. Key breaks out of the norms and reinvents concepts making them entirely, uniquely his. For his latest comeback he fully takes on the retro sound and absolutely owns it. In his mini album, Bad Love, he blends sci-fi and…