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Tag Archives: buried treasure

Buried Treasure: Astro – Somebody Like
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Buried Treasure: Astro – Somebody Like

Posted on May 9, 2020 by Nick • 6 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. Much of Astro’s new mini album (including its decent but unspectacular … Continue reading →

Buried Treasure: NCT Dream – Love Again
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Buried Treasure: NCT Dream – Love Again

Posted on May 1, 2020 by Nick • 1 Comment

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. I may be in the minority, but I firmly believe that … Continue reading →

Buried Treasure: Oh My Girl – Neon
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Buried Treasure: Oh My Girl – Neon

Posted on May 1, 2020 by Nick • 4 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. It’s been heartening to watch Oh My Girl finally secure a … Continue reading →

Buried Treasure: April – Doll
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Buried Treasure: April – Doll

Posted on April 25, 2020 by Nick • 5 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. April’s new mini album has a very strong Cosmic Girls feel, … Continue reading →

Buried Treasure: Golden Child – Love Shaker
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Buried Treasure: Golden Child – Love Shaker

Posted on April 11, 2020 by Nick • 1 Comment

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. As the K-pop review community’s resident Goldenness, it’s my civic duty … Continue reading →

Buried Treasure: Winner – Serenade (Hoony solo)
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Buried Treasure: Winner – Serenade (Hoony solo)

Posted on April 11, 2020 by Nick • 4 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. Winner’s latest album is unusual in the fact that its greatest … Continue reading →

Buried Treasure: ITZY – Nobody Like You
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Buried Treasure: ITZY – Nobody Like You

Posted on March 14, 2020 by Nick • 9 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. In a normal week, this buried treasure probably would have been … Continue reading →

Buried Treasure: NCT 127 – Elevator (127F)
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Buried Treasure: NCT 127 – Elevator (127F)

Posted on March 10, 2020 by Nick • 9 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 thinking about picking a buried treasure for NCT 127’s newest … Continue reading →

Buried Treasure: BTS – Inner Child (V solo) (+ Map Of The Soul: 7 Album Review)
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Buried Treasure: BTS – Inner Child (V solo) (+ Map Of The Soul: 7 Album Review)

Posted on February 22, 2020 by Nick • 6 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. In a way, On was the perfect title track to represent … Continue reading →

Buried Treasure: Dreamcatcher – Black Or White
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Buried Treasure: Dreamcatcher – Black Or White

Posted on February 22, 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. A sense of continuity is so important when it comes to … Continue reading →

Buried Treasure: IZ*ONE – Daydream
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Buried Treasure: IZ*ONE – Daydream

Posted on February 22, 2020 by Nick • 8 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. Overall, I found IZ*ONE’s new album BlOOM*IZ to be a downgrade … Continue reading →

Buried Treasure: Super Junior – Spotlight
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Buried Treasure: Super Junior – Spotlight

Posted on February 17, 2020 by Nick • 4 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. Despite being active in Japan for many years, Super Junior don’t … Continue reading →

Buried Treasure: Pentagon – Zoom Up
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Buried Treasure: Pentagon – Zoom Up

Posted on February 15, 2020 by Nick • Leave a comment

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. Earlier this week, Pentagon were the subject of my ire for … Continue reading →

Buried Treasure: GFriend – Labyrinth
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Buried Treasure: GFriend – Labyrinth

Posted on February 4, 2020 by Nick • 14 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. Judging purely by Labyrinth, I’m ready to make the bold statement … Continue reading →

Buried Treasure: Golden Child – I Love U Crazy!
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Buried Treasure: Golden Child – I Love U Crazy!

Posted on February 2, 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. Golden Child’s Re-boot was my favorite K-pop album of 2019, and … Continue reading →

Buried Treasure: ATEEZ – Horizon
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Buried Treasure: ATEEZ – Horizon

Posted on January 11, 2020 by Nick • 2 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. ATEEZ have finally wrapped up their Treasure series and, suitably, their … Continue reading →

Buried Treasure: VERIVERY – Photo
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Buried Treasure: VERIVERY – Photo

Posted on January 11, 2020 by Nick • 5 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. I’m still not quite sure how I feel about VERIVERY’s Lay … Continue reading →

Buried Treasure: Stray Kids – Stop
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Buried Treasure: Stray Kids – Stop

Posted on December 12, 2019 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. There are so many K-pop introduction tracks that I wish were … Continue reading →

Buried Treasure: Twice – What You Waiting For
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Buried Treasure: Twice – What You Waiting For

Posted on November 23, 2019 by Nick • 9 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. What a transformation Twice’s Japanese music has made this year! Previous … Continue reading →

Buried Treasure: Cosmic Girls (WJSN) – WW
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Buried Treasure: Cosmic Girls (WJSN) – WW

Posted on November 22, 2019 by Nick • 8 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. Up until now, my favorite Cosmic Girls song was last year’s … Continue reading →

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