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Looking Back: The Top Three K-Pop Songs of March 2010
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Looking Back: The Top Three K-Pop Songs of March 2010

Posted on January 17, 2021 by Nick • 9 Comments

Since the start of The Bias List in January 2016, I’ve always looked back at my three favorite title tracks by K-pop artists each month. Now, it’s time to look even further into the past, one month at a time. And, yes, the top three rankings count toward The Bias List’s personal artist scorecard! March … Continue reading →

The Top Ten Best Songs by BLACKPINK
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The Top Ten Best Songs by BLACKPINK

Posted on January 16, 2021 by Nick • 31 Comments

Global K-pop sensation BLACKPINK may not have a huge discography to their name, but as of now they’ve released just enough title tracks to qualify for a Bias List top ten countdown! This is a weird one, because it’s a list split between songs I absolutely love and songs that I… don’t. But in the … Continue reading →

Looking Back: The Top Three K-Pop Songs of February 2010
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Looking Back: The Top Three K-Pop Songs of February 2010

Posted on January 10, 2021 by Nick • 8 Comments

Since the start of The Bias List in January 2016, I’ve always looked back at my three favorite title tracks by K-pop artists each month. Now, it’s time to look even further into the past, one month at a time. And, yes, the top three rankings count toward The Bias List’s personal artist scorecard! February … Continue reading →

Looking Back: The Top Three K-Pop Songs of January 2010
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Looking Back: The Top Three K-Pop Songs of January 2010

Posted on January 3, 2021 by Nick • 8 Comments

Since the start of The Bias List in January 2016, I’ve always looked back at my three favorite title tracks by K-pop artists each month. Now, it’s time to look even further into the past, one month at a time. And, yes, the top three rankings count toward The Bias List’s personal artist scorecard! January … Continue reading →

Looking Back: The Top Three K-Pop Songs of December 2014
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Looking Back: The Top Three K-Pop Songs of December 2014

Posted on January 3, 2021 by Nick • Leave a comment

Since the start of The Bias List in January 2016, I’ve always looked back at my three favorite title tracks by K-pop artists each month. Now, it’s time to look even further into the past, one month at a time. And, yes, the top three rankings count toward The Bias List’s personal artist scorecard! December … Continue reading →

The Top Ten Best Songs by GOLDEN CHILD
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The Top Ten Best Songs by GOLDEN CHILD

Posted on January 2, 2021 by Nick • 19 Comments

With a new comeback right around the corner for Bias List favorite Golden Child, it seems like the perfect time to finally commit to a top ten ranking of their title tracks. Since 2017, the group has been delivering nothing but quality, even though I have my preferences. As will quickly become obvious, I’m a … Continue reading →

The Top Three K-Pop Songs of December 2020
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The Top Three K-Pop Songs of December 2020

Posted on January 1, 2021 by Nick • 6 Comments

At the end of each month, I look back at my three favorite title tracks by K-pop artists. I take my own ratings into account, but there’s a bit of wiggle room as certain songs tend to grow or fade. December 2020 Overall Thoughts It always feels like a bit of a comedown posting one of … Continue reading →

2020 MBC Gayo Daejejun: Recap & Best Performances
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2020 MBC Gayo Daejejun: Recap & Best Performances

Posted on December 31, 2020 by Nick • 5 Comments

Of the three year-end song festivals, I’ve always considered MBC’s to be the most intimate-feeling, as well as the one with the most diverse line-up. Plus, it’s got the added celebratory nature of New Year’s Eve. In 2020, none of these strengths could really be capitalized upon. It’s hard to create that intimate feeling without … Continue reading →

K-Pop New Year’s Resolutions: 10 Things I Want To See Happen In 2021
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K-Pop New Year’s Resolutions: 10 Things I Want To See Happen In 2021

Posted on December 31, 2020 by Nick • 56 Comments

After taking a look back at 2020’s resolutions, it’s time to tackle 2021. At this point, I’m just happy that we’re turning the page on this awful year, so it feels a little presumptuous to ask for anything specific in 2021. But, this is a long-time Bias List tradition, so I present my ten most … Continue reading →

Looking Back at Last Year’s K-Pop Resolutions — Did 2020 Deliver?
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Looking Back at Last Year’s K-Pop Resolutions — Did 2020 Deliver?

Posted on December 30, 2020 by Nick • 7 Comments

Oh, you sweet summer child… making resolutions for 2020 without knowing that your true wishes would be as simple as “I want to be able to go out with friends,” “I want to eat in a restaurant,” or “I want to travel farther than my own backyard.” Putting aside the craziness of 2020, my Bias … Continue reading →

The Bias List’s Favorite Korean and Japanese Dramas of 2020
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The Bias List’s Favorite Korean and Japanese Dramas of 2020

Posted on December 29, 2020 by Nick • 16 Comments

One of the unexpected upsides of 2020 was the time and opportunity to get back into dramas. In the past, there had been a handful of series I absolutely loved, but I’d always had a hard time getting into new ones. This year, though, I became somewhat of a drama fanatic, catching up on many … Continue reading →

The Top 50 J-Pop Songs of 2020: 10-1
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The Top 50 J-Pop Songs of 2020: 10-1

Posted on December 28, 2020 by Nick • 27 Comments

I’ve compiled a “Best of J-pop” list every year since The Bias List started, but it always came from a very narrow point of view. In 2020, one of my personal resolutions was to follow the J-pop industry more broadly and (hopefully) expand my palette in the process. So while those past lists definitely included some epic … Continue reading →

The Top 50 J-Pop Songs of 2020: 30-11
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The Top 50 J-Pop Songs of 2020: 30-11

Posted on December 28, 2020 by Nick • 8 Comments

I’ve compiled a “Best of J-pop” list every year since The Bias List started, but it always came from a very narrow point of view. In 2020, one of my personal resolutions was to follow the J-pop industry more broadly and (hopefully) expand my palette in the process. So while those past lists definitely included some epic … Continue reading →

The Top 50 J-Pop Songs of 2020: 50-31
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The Top 50 J-Pop Songs of 2020: 50-31

Posted on December 28, 2020 by Nick • 12 Comments

I’ve compiled a “Best of J-pop” list every year since The Bias List started, but it always came from a very narrow point of view. In 2020, one of my personal resolutions was to follow the J-pop industry more broadly and (hopefully) expand my palette in the process. So while those past lists definitely included … Continue reading →

The Bias List’s 5th Anniversary Celebration!
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The Bias List’s 5th Anniversary Celebration!

Posted on December 27, 2020 by Nick • 72 Comments

Time sure flies, doesn’t it? Depending on your time zone, today The Bias List officially turns five years old. That’s half a decade of debuts, disbandments and so, so, so many comebacks. Over the course of these five years, I’ve watched the industry’s unprecedented international expansion, spearheading by BTS’s rise to global fame. I’ve experienced … Continue reading →

The Top 10 K-Pop Choreography of 2020
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The Top 10 K-Pop Choreography of 2020

Posted on December 27, 2020 by Nick • 20 Comments

I am not a dancer, but I do enjoy some great K-pop choreography. Point dances and exciting formations can really vault a strong song into legendary status, so I think it’s important to take a look at idol dances each year. As usual, this is not a countdown of the most technically impressive or complex … Continue reading →

The Top 10 K-Pop Music Videos of 2020
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The Top 10 K-Pop Music Videos of 2020

Posted on December 26, 2020 by Nick • 16 Comments

Each year, it feels like K-pop places more and more emphasis on its music videos. And while I’ll always be a fan of the songs first and foremost, there’s no denying the power of a potent visual. Here are my ten favorites of 2020. 2020 YEAR-END MASTERPOST Honorable Mentions: AKMU – Happening CRAXY – Aria … Continue reading →

2020 SBS Gayo Daejun: Recap & Best Performances
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2020 SBS Gayo Daejun: Recap & Best Performances

Posted on December 25, 2020 by Nick • 8 Comments

As has been the case with most of the Gayos of the past few years, SBS’s Gayo Daejun was a bit dull tonight. Performing without a live audience has its ups and downs, and the best moments of the show were when the production really embraced the potential of the circumstances it had been dealt. … Continue reading →

Reviewing the K-pop Christmas Tracks of 2020
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Reviewing the K-pop Christmas Tracks of 2020

Posted on December 25, 2020 by Nick • 7 Comments

It’s Christmas Day here in the States, so I’ll be taking a one-day break from the end-of-year countdowns to focus on 2020’s K-pop holiday offerings. Every year, the industry delivers a glut of seasonal material, though there haven’t been that many recent classics. I already reviewed The Boyz’ festive Christmassy earlier this month, but now … Continue reading →

The Top 10 K-Pop Producers of 2020
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The Top 10 K-Pop Producers of 2020

Posted on December 24, 2020 by Nick • 9 Comments

“Follow the producers.” That’s been my mantra since day one. Yes, there are certain idol groups who catch my attention more than others, but when it comes down to it, it’s the songs that really matter. And although they might not get the same attention, composers and producers are the ones responsible for the music … Continue reading →

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