The fact that I’ve been able to compile a top ten list for LOONA before their actual debut is a testament to just how ambitious their roll-out has been. Over the course of eighteen months, each member of the group has been unveiled via solo and unit tracks. There are over twenty songs to choose … Continue reading
The Produce 101 train keeps chugging along with the debut of soloist Yoo Seonho. Making his mark as one of two very young trainees from Cube Entertainment (the other being Lai Guanlin, who would go on to debut as part of Wanna One), Seonho developed quite a fan base through the series. But despite his … Continue reading
In many corners of the online k-pop community, “Latin” has been a buzzword when considering the industry’s next possible trend. This makes sense, as it would be a natural progression from the tropical house we’ve been inundated with over the past couple of years. It would also converge nicely with k-pop’s growing popularity in Central … Continue reading
In a k-pop landscape that’s becoming more international by the year, Eric Nam finds himself in an enviable position. As a U.S. born entertainer, he has the language and cultural chops to act as a bridge between the Korean and American entertainment industries. Because of this, his music often feels like a hybrid of sounds … Continue reading
As tropical house has quickly fallen out of public favor, the artists that continue to subscribe to its specific template risk appearing out of touch with k-pop’s ever-evolving sound. When Hyeongseop and Euiwoong debuted as a duo last year, it was in the form of wistful mid-tempo It Will Be Good. That low-key single didn’t … Continue reading
The sub-unit of CBX is one of the most exciting EXO-related developments of the past few years. The group as a whole has often drawn from funk influences, but CBX offers an outlet to fully explore this side of the EXO sound. Their debut mini album was one of 2016’s best, filled to the brim … Continue reading
At this point, it’s almost pointless to review a Twice single. No matter the quality, the group’s insane popularity will ensure that it’s immediately lodged at the top of the charts and played into oblivion. Even if you don’t love the track on first listen, it’ll eventually wear you down through sheer ubiquity. And though … Continue reading
