It feels weird writing a standard “song review” post on the same day as posting my top K-pop songs of the year. Kind of a comedown, honestly! That’s not a dig at Jessica or Amber, who have each been part of my favorite K-pop tracks of all time. It’s kind of interesting seeing a collaboration … Continue reading
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Song Review: Jessica Jung – Beep Beep
Gosh, I haven’t written about a Jessica Jung song for over six years! I don’t remember enjoying much of her solo work, but simply hearing her name brings back all sorts of good memories. It’s always nice to hear new material from K-pop’s veteran acts, even if it becomes more and more infrequent as their … Continue reading
Song Review: Jessica Jung – Summer Storm
Only a few days after Girls’ Generation‘s big tenth anniversary album, former member Jessica Jung is back with her own celebration, entitled My Decade. While it could be argued that the move (and album title) is a bit petty, Jessica deserves to honor her own career just as much as the group she was once … Continue reading
Song Review: Jessica Jung – Wonderland
Solo careers are a tricky proposition. While a group can easily get by on the novelty of its member’s individual strengths and interactions, there has to purpose to a solo artist. What makes them different and unique enough to stand on their own? What need does their solo work fulfill that their group couldn’t replicate? … Continue reading
Song Review: Jessica Jung – Fly (ft. Fabolous)
Ever since leaving k-pop mega-group Girls’ Generation in 2014, fans have been waiting for Jessica Jung to release solo material. Fly follows a string of successful solo releases from current members Taeyeon and Tiffany, but despite Jessica’s obvious star quality, the song itself doesn’t do much to cement her as an interesting artist in her own … Continue reading