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Tag Archives: buried treasure

Buried Treasure: Pentagon – That’s Me
Review

Buried Treasure: Pentagon – That’s Me

Posted on March 18, 2021 by Nick • 7 Comments

A K-pop group’s title track isn’t always the best song on their album, even if it’s the one most people will hear. Sometimes, b-sides deserve recognition too. In the singles-oriented world of K-pop, I want to spotlight some of these buried treasures and give them the props they deserve. The best Pentagon albums thrive on … Continue reading →

Buried Treasure: DRIPPIN – Reach Out Your Hands
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Buried Treasure: DRIPPIN – Reach Out Your Hands

Posted on March 18, 2021 by Nick • 8 Comments

A K-pop group’s title track isn’t always the best song on their album, even if it’s the one most people will hear. Sometimes, b-sides deserve recognition too. In the singles-oriented world of K-pop, I want to spotlight some of these buried treasures and give them the props they deserve. As anticipated, DRIPPIN’s Young Blood is … Continue reading →

Buried Treasure: The Boyz – Prism
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Buried Treasure: The Boyz – Prism

Posted on March 18, 2021 by Nick • 11 Comments

A K-pop group’s title track isn’t always the best song on their album, even if it’s the one most people will hear. Sometimes, b-sides deserve recognition too. In the singles-oriented world of K-pop, I want to spotlight some of these buried treasures and give them the props they deserve. The Boyz’s Japanese releases are a … Continue reading →

Buried Treasure: GHOST9 – Starvoy
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Buried Treasure: GHOST9 – Starvoy

Posted on March 13, 2021 by Nick • 8 Comments

A K-pop group’s title track isn’t always the best song on their album, even if it’s the one most people will hear. Sometimes, b-sides deserve recognition too. In the singles-oriented world of K-pop, I want to spotlight some of these buried treasures and give them the props they deserve. It wasn’t GHOST9’s debut single that … Continue reading →

Buried Treasure: Wonho – Best Shot
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Buried Treasure: Wonho – Best Shot

Posted on March 6, 2021 by Nick • 4 Comments

A K-pop group’s title track isn’t always the best song on their album, even if it’s the one most people will hear. Sometimes, b-sides deserve recognition too. In the singles-oriented world of K-pop, I want to spotlight some of these buried treasures and give them the props they deserve. I don’t know why, but I … Continue reading →

Buried Treasure: ATEEZ – Take Me Home
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Buried Treasure: ATEEZ – Take Me Home

Posted on March 1, 2021 by Nick • 40 Comments

A K-pop group’s title track isn’t always the best song on their album, even if it’s the one most people will hear. Sometimes, b-sides deserve recognition too. In the singles-oriented world of K-pop, I want to spotlight some of these buried treasures and give them the props they deserve. Okay, this just makes me mad. … Continue reading →

Buried Treasure: ONF – The Realist
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Buried Treasure: ONF – The Realist

Posted on February 27, 2021 by Nick • 17 Comments

A K-pop group’s title track isn’t always the best song on their album, even if it’s the one most people will hear. Sometimes, b-sides deserve recognition too. In the singles-oriented world of K-pop, I want to spotlight some of these buried treasures and give them the props they deserve. ONF’s new album is really strong, … Continue reading →

Buried Treasure: Lucy – Stove
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Buried Treasure: Lucy – Stove

Posted on February 21, 2021 by Nick • 8 Comments

A K-pop group’s title track isn’t always the best song on their album, even if it’s the one most people will hear. Sometimes, b-sides deserve recognition too. In the singles-oriented world of K-pop, I want to spotlight some of these buried treasures and give them the props they deserve. Lucy would tell you that the … Continue reading →

Buried Treasure: Chungha – Bother Me
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Buried Treasure: Chungha – Bother Me

Posted on February 19, 2021 by Nick • 9 Comments

A K-pop group’s title track isn’t always the best song on their album, even if it’s the one most people will hear. Sometimes, b-sides deserve recognition too. In the singles-oriented world of K-pop, I want to spotlight some of these buried treasures and give them the props they deserve. Chungha’s new album is a behemoth. … Continue reading →

Buried Treasure: Treasure – Beautiful
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Buried Treasure: Treasure – Beautiful

Posted on February 13, 2021 by Nick • 5 Comments

A K-pop group’s title track isn’t always the best song on their album, even if it’s the one most people will hear. Sometimes, b-sides deserve recognition too. In the singles-oriented world of K-pop, I want to spotlight some of these buried treasures and give them the props they deserve. Treasure have an admirable roster of … Continue reading →

Buried Treasure: Hyojin (ONF) – Before Today Is Over
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Buried Treasure: Hyojin (ONF) – Before Today Is Over

Posted on January 30, 2021 by Nick • 24 Comments

A K-pop group’s title track isn’t always the best song on their album, even if it’s the one most people will hear. Sometimes, b-sides deserve recognition too. In the singles-oriented world of K-pop, I want to spotlight some of these buried treasures and give them the props they deserve. What’s up with WM Entertainment continued … Continue reading →

Buried Treasure: Dreamcatcher – Poison Love
Review

Buried Treasure: Dreamcatcher – Poison Love

Posted on January 29, 2021 by Nick • 14 Comments

A K-pop group’s title track isn’t always the best song on their album, even if it’s the one most people will hear. Sometimes, b-sides deserve recognition too. In the singles-oriented world of K-pop, I want to spotlight some of these buried treasures and give them the props they deserve. Dreamcatcher’s Road to Utopia is a … Continue reading →

Buried Treasure: CRAVITY – Dangerous
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Buried Treasure: CRAVITY – Dangerous

Posted on January 23, 2021 by Nick • 10 Comments

A K-pop group’s title track isn’t always the best song on their album, even if it’s the one most people will hear. Sometimes, b-sides deserve recognition too. In the singles-oriented world of K-pop, I want to spotlight some of these buried treasures and give them the props they deserve. I feel like I’m constantly ragging … Continue reading →

Buried Treasure: ONEUS – Incomplete
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Buried Treasure: ONEUS – Incomplete

Posted on January 23, 2021 by Nick • 6 Comments

A K-pop group’s title track isn’t always the best song on their album, even if it’s the one most people will hear. Sometimes, b-sides deserve recognition too. In the singles-oriented world of K-pop, I want to spotlight some of these buried treasures and give them the props they deserve. ONEUS’s Devil is a great album … Continue reading →

Buried Treasure: U-Know (Yunho from TVXQ) – Need You Right Now
Review

Buried Treasure: U-Know (Yunho from TVXQ) – Need You Right Now

Posted on January 22, 2021 by Nick • 10 Comments

A K-pop group’s title track isn’t always the best song on their album, even if it’s the one most people will hear. Sometimes, b-sides deserve recognition too. In the singles-oriented world of K-pop, I want to spotlight some of these buried treasures and give them the props they deserve. U-Know’s first mini album True Colors … Continue reading →

Buried Treasure: Victon – Unpredictable
Review

Buried Treasure: Victon – Unpredictable

Posted on January 12, 2021 by Nick • 15 Comments

Most of the time, a k-pop group’s title track is the best song on their album. But, sometimes b-sides deserve recognition too. In the singles-oriented world of K-pop, I want to spotlight some of these buried treasures and give them the props they deserve. When reviewing Victon’s What I Said yesterday, I mentioned how I … Continue reading →

Buried Treasure: IZ*ONE – Sequence
Review

Buried Treasure: IZ*ONE – Sequence

Posted on December 12, 2020 by Nick • 10 Comments

Most of the time, a k-pop group’s title track is the best song on their album. But, sometimes b-sides deserve recognition too. In the singles-oriented world of K-pop, I want to spotlight some of these buried treasures and give them the props they deserve. Taking Sweetune out of the equation, I think that e.one may … Continue reading →

Buried Treasure: BoA – L.O.V.E
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Buried Treasure: BoA – L.O.V.E

Posted on December 5, 2020 by Nick • 7 Comments

Most of the time, a k-pop group’s title track is the best song on their album. But, sometimes b-sides deserve recognition too. In the singles-oriented world of K-pop, I want to spotlight some of these buried treasures and give them the props they deserve. While BoA’s Better doesn’t have quite as many highlights as 2018’s … Continue reading →

Buried Treasure: ENHYPEN – 10 Months
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Buried Treasure: ENHYPEN – 10 Months

Posted on December 3, 2020 by Nick • 11 Comments

Most of the time, a k-pop group’s title track is the best song on their album. But, sometimes b-sides deserve recognition too. In the singles-oriented world of K-pop, I want to spotlight some of these buried treasures and give them the props they deserve. Song for song, ENHYPEN’s debut mini album is perfectly solid. However, … Continue reading →

Buried Treasure: Kai (EXO) – Nothing On Me
Review

Buried Treasure: Kai (EXO) – Nothing On Me

Posted on December 2, 2020 by Nick • 15 Comments

Most of the time, a k-pop group’s title track is the best song on their album. But, sometimes b-sides deserve recognition too. In the singles-oriented world of K-pop, I want to spotlight some of these buried treasures and give them the props they deserve. Though Kai’s debut mini album isn’t exactly the sound I’d hoped … Continue reading →

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