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I.O.I: A Career In Song Ratings
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I.O.I: A Career In Song Ratings

Posted on June 5, 2026 by Nick • 35 Comments

There are a number of acts who have debuted in the past few decades and have dozens of song ratings on this blog. I thought it would be fun to lay these ratings out in chronological order, line-graph style, and take a macro view of their careers so far. Then, similar to my “Underrated K-pop” … Continue reading →

The Top Three K-Pop Songs of May 2026
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The Top Three K-Pop Songs of May 2026

Posted on May 31, 2026 by Nick • 30 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. May 2026 Overall Thoughts While May wasn’t quite as stuffed with highlights as April, it was … Continue reading →

THIS WEEK IN K-POP: Ranking the New Releases from May 17 – May 23
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THIS WEEK IN K-POP: Ranking the New Releases from May 17 – May 23

Posted on May 24, 2026 by Nick • 5 Comments

At the end of each month, I compile my top three K-pop title tracks and list a ton of honorable mentions. But each Sunday, I’ll offer a compendium of the week’s new releases featured on the blog. And even more than that, I’ll attempt to rank them from my least-to-most-liked. I invite you to share … Continue reading →

Song Review: I.O.I – Suddenly
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Song Review: I.O.I – Suddenly

Posted on May 19, 2026 by Nick • 27 Comments

As the first act to spawn from MNET’s new era of survival series, I.O.I made their debut the same year The Bias List was founded. For as much discourse as they drove, the group really didn’t last for long. Back then, this whole process was new — including contract negotiations. I.O.I released music for just … Continue reading →

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