At the end of each month, I compile my top three K-pop title tracks and list a ton of honorable mentions. In 2025, I thought I’d try something new and add a weekly feature to supplement my monthly round-up. Each Sunday, I’ll offer a compendium of the week’s new releases featured on the blog. And … Continue reading
In connection with my desire to fully keep up with the J-pop industry, I’m planning to do a weekly round-up of any new releases that have caught my ear. Some of these may have been covered on the blog already, but my hope is that this will become a one-stop shop for anyone interested in … Continue reading
One song. Every day. Alphabetical order. Keep up with GFriend’s A-Z reviews here! ZZAN (from Just One Bite Season 2 OST – 2019) My GFriend A-Z feature comes to a close in an unlikely way — with an OST offering that doesn’t even have an official audio upload on YouTube! Fortunately, this is a very … Continue reading
I’ve listed my “top tens” for many artists, but it’s time to rummage through entire discographies and rank every single from worst to best. This feature will primarily tackle groups who have disbanded or gone on indefinite hiatus. It’s a way for me to re-evaluate my initial thoughts on their singles run. Don’t be surprised … Continue reading
One song. Every day. Alphabetical order. Keep up with GFriend’s A-Z reviews here! You Are Not Alone (from Time For Us – 2019) Judging from its title, you might expect You Are Not Alone to be some drippy, lighters-in-the-air ballad. But while the song is sentimental, it’s buoyed by hearty percussion that transforms it into … Continue reading
K-pop’s title tracks might gain most of listeners’ attention, but many album tracks are worth equal spotlight. I call these “buried treasures.” Beyond this, K-pop’s albums deliver thousands of additional tracks that settle for a more limited audience. It’s these songs that will become a part of my “battle of the b-sides” feature. In this … Continue reading
One song. Every day. Alphabetical order. Keep up with GFriend’s A-Z reviews here! You Are My Star (from Time For The Moon Night – 2018) You Are My Star is one of those glistening mid-tempo (almost ballad) tracks that often arrive toward the end of an album. In this case, Star closes the Time For … Continue reading
2Z debuted in 2020 but still remain relatively unknown to most K-pop fans. However, I always check out their latest comebacks because the music tends to be consistently good. For me, the band peaked with 2021’s Stupid, which married a great melody to upbeat, synth-kissed production. Now, 2Z is back with two title tracks for … Continue reading
One song. Every day. Alphabetical order. Keep up with GFriend’s A-Z reviews here! Wish (from Fever Season – 2019) We’re back in the group’s tropical phase with this b-side from Fever Season. This is definitely not my favorite era of GFriend, but I think this song is pretty solid. From its light EDM beat to … Continue reading
Seventeen sub-unit BSS conquered 2023 with their megahit Fighting. Across that year, its catchy chorus and memorable choreo became the kind of popular touchstone you see everywhere — from dance challenges to variety shows. That level of success can be difficult to follow, and it was probably smart of BSS to wait nearly two years … Continue reading
One song. Every day. Alphabetical order. Keep up with GFriend’s A-Z reviews here! Windy Windy (from Sunny Summer – 2018) It’s amazing how, through sound alone, music can conjure a specific setting in your imagination. Ambient noise is often used to accentuate this quality, and Windy Windy opens with the sounds of the beach, perfectly … Continue reading
Seven days into the year and we have our first notable debut of 2025 (KickFlip’s song earlier this week was a pre-release). Three of the four XLOV members were contestants on 2023’s Boys Planet, ensuring a certain level of notoriety even before the release of I’mma Be. The group also has a “genderless” concept, which … Continue reading
One song. Every day. Alphabetical order. Keep up with GFriend’s A-Z reviews here! White (from Season Of Glass – 2015) White opens with a super satisfying break beat — new jack swing adjacent without fully leaning into the genre. In this way, the song would be right at home in the 90’s – an era … Continue reading
(G)I-DLE members haven’t often committed to solo efforts with full music show promotions, choosing instead to dabble in digital releases and special singles — often unveiled with little fanfare. This is a smart way to slowly develop each members’ personal sound without the pressure of huge comeback budgets and expectations. Minnie’s understated English-language Blind Eyes … Continue reading
Onew pre-released a track last month, previewing his new solo album that drops today. Yay left me a bit unsure, though I appreciate the creative freedom he now has to release the songs and styles he wants. Title track Winner certainly fits within his wheelhouse, merging cathartic balladry with rock elements to forge a track … Continue reading
Releasing a digital single to kick off the new year has been a successful gambit for many idol acts, and it also makes sense given BOYNEXTDOOR’s busy touring schedule during the first few months of 2025. The group has steadily climbed to the upper echelons of my own bias list, but compared to other favorite … Continue reading
One song. Every day. Alphabetical order. Keep up with GFriend’s A-Z reviews here! Wheel Of The Year (from Walpurgis Night – 2020) Prior to their upcoming reunion, Wheel Of The Year was the final song in GFriend’s discography – at least if we’re going by track order. It’s a fitting denouement, offering sentimental melodies over … Continue reading
The year in K-pop officially kicks off with an old promise finally fulfilled. For those of us who enjoyed JYP and PSY’s 2021 survival series Loud, it’s been a long wait for the debut of KickFlip. Four of the five guys remain in the group, with three additional members added since the series ended. Their … Continue reading
How’s that for a very Bias List specific title of a post? The thing is, after a very long drought, we’re on the verge of our first Sweetune-produced title track in many, many months with the release of BBGirls’ new single on the 15th!! Before that, I’ve got a bit of an unusual playlist for … Continue reading
One song. Every day. Alphabetical order. Keep up with GFriend’s A-Z reviews here! Wave (from Wave – 2016) Previous Thoughts: “Wave hits us immediately with its sunny hook, and even if you’ve never heard it before, it feels universally recognizable. It’s the sound of summer in a bottle — celebratory and more than a little … Continue reading
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