Category: review
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‘…such an absolute, unequivocal delight.’ Hottest Share Their Thoughts on 2PM’s Long-Awaited Comeback

Jun.K, Nichkhun, Taecyeon, Wooyoung, Junho, and Chansung are all together again after five years. To anyone who might be new to 2PM – the group was on hiatus as the members completed their mandatory military service. On June 28th, they came back with their 7th album MUST. Trust me it’s a musterpiece 😉 2PM made…
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Make Way For the Summer Queen(s) Brave Girls!

If someone would tell me they’ve never heard of Brave Girls “Rollin’” by now, I would kindly say – “You’re living under a rock!” I’m sure most of you know, Brave Girls’ song “Rollin’” went viral earlier this year. Even though the song was released in 2017. Almost everyone, especially idol groups, did covers to…
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Don’t Fight The Feeling, You Know You Love EXO Too

Whether you’re a casual listener or a full on stan. EXO will have you singing “Don’t fight the feeling, yeahhh.” while tapping your foot and bobbing your head. In their special album Don’t Fight The Feeling, EXO provides addicting summer jams, smooth vocals, and heartfelt lyrics. Prior to enlisting in the military, Baekhyun and Chanyeol…
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EVERGLOW Is A Resilient Force in Their Single Album ‘Last Melody’

After an eight month hiatus, EVERGLOW returned faster, stronger, better than ever. As someone who’s been following their journey since their debut, I was blown away by this comeback. With just three songs on their single album, the members still manage to pack so much into each song. Before I talk about Last Melody I…
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Taemin is Unmatched in His Mini Album ‘Advice’

In a time when everyone is chasing the latest trend, Taemin is on a different level creating them. He doesn’t play the game he owns it. In his third mini album Advice, Taemin keeps pushing the boundary and taking risks. Advice consists of five different songs. Each track tells its own story through various styles…
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Pressed Like a Diamond, Kang Daniel Comes Back Stronger Than Ever in His Mini Album ‘Yellow’

Just like a diamond, Kang Daniel experienced lots of pressure and adversity. But instead of being crushed by his hardships, he endured it and got stronger. In his mini album YELLOW, it’s the first time we hear Kang Daniel speak openly about his struggles. With his lovable smile, bright personality, and fun songs it was…
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Kang Seung Yoon’s Album ‘PAGE’ Is A Personal Narrative About The Highs and Lows of Life

Seung Yoon’s album PAGE honestly depicts the highs and lows of life. He captures the pain of growing up, heartbreak, love, and loneliness. Just like millions of listeners around the world, his songs (especially his title track) resonated with me. I know each track is special to Yoon and I want to respect his art.…
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It’s All About Love and Good Vibes in Pentagon’s ‘LOVE or TAKE’ Mini Album

Pentagon’s 11th mini album is full of bright, romantic songs, perfect for the spring (and summer) season. It’s a contrast to their emotional albums from last year – Universe: The Black Hall and WE:TH. Last year I promised myself I would start collecting Pentagon albums – so yes, I ordered all three versions of LOVE…
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SHINee Makes A Bold Return With Their 7th Album ‘Don’t Call Me’

SHINee continues to prove they are one of the most unique Kpop groups in the industry. It is nearly impossible to fit SHINee into one category. Everything about them – from their concepts to their music – they continuously break the norms while maintaining their identity as a team. They are truly one of a…
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TVXQ’s U-KNOW Views Life Cinematically in His Mini Album ‘NOIR’

If there’s an album that is created with the influence and theme of various film genres…you bet I’ll be 100% interested in it. TVXQ’s U-KNOW (Yunho) released his second mini album, NOIR. During his album press conference, on January 18th, he said, “While my previous album focused on colors, this album focuses on showing a…