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Song Review: Kang Daniel – Paranoia
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Song Review: Kang Daniel – Paranoia

Posted on February 16, 2021 by Nick • 36 Comments

Remember when male idol title tracks used to be fun? Angsty, horror concepts are not new to K-pop, but the music itself rarely felt as dour. Take VIXX for example. Their whole image revolved around these edgy concepts, but the title tracks were still punchy and exuberant, as if reveling in the inherent goofiness of … Continue reading →

The Top Three K-Pop Songs of August 2020
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The Top Three K-Pop Songs of August 2020

Posted on August 31, 2020 by Nick • 27 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. August 2020 Overall Thoughts At the beginning of the year, one of my wishes for 2020 … Continue reading →

Song Review: Kang Daniel – Who U Are
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Song Review: Kang Daniel – Who U Are

Posted on August 3, 2020 by Nick • 5 Comments

Kang Daniel teased his newest mini album last week with pre-release single Waves. Though it was derivative of so many songs within its genre, I appreciated its “all hands on deck” approach. New single Who U Are (깨워) removes the guest features to shine full spotlight on Daniel himself, though most of Waves‘ tropical genre … Continue reading →

Song Review: Kang Daniel – Waves (ft. Simon Dominic & Jamie)
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Song Review: Kang Daniel – Waves (ft. Simon Dominic & Jamie)

Posted on July 27, 2020 by Nick • 9 Comments

Founding his own agency seems to have been a smart move for Kang Daniel. He’s able to release music when he wants and embrace the genres he’s interested in. And lucky for fans, he’s been pretty prolific so far. Wave follows March’s underrated 2U, and is a proper collaboration track. It’s also a pre-release teaser … Continue reading →

Song Review: Zico x Kang Daniel – Refresh
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Song Review: Zico x Kang Daniel – Refresh

Posted on April 23, 2020 by Nick • 6 Comments

I’m surprised at how long this Pepsi CF campaign has hung around. Though it’s officially connected to Starship Entertainment, the resulting songs have featured artists from across the K-pop sphere, often completely unrelated to Starship’s roster. Such is the case with Refresh, which pairs Zico with Kang Daniel. I can’t think of a trendier duo … Continue reading →

Top Three K-Pop Songs of March 2020
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Top Three K-Pop Songs of March 2020

Posted on April 1, 2020 by Nick • 31 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. March 2020 Overall Thoughts I don’t know about you all, but my mind wasn’t exactly on … Continue reading →

Song Review: Kang Daniel – 2U
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Song Review: Kang Daniel – 2U

Posted on March 24, 2020 by Nick • 8 Comments

After taking an extended break from the K-pop industry, Kang Daniel has returned with the release of his first mini album. Never mind that two-fifths of the EP is a repackage of his November single. It’s good to have him back, and hopefully with a renewed strength in mental health. New title track 2U sees … Continue reading →

Top Three K-Pop Songs of November 2019
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Top Three K-Pop Songs of November 2019

Posted on December 1, 2019 by Nick • 12 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. November 2019 Overall Thoughts While November was not the blockbuster month that October was, it offered … Continue reading →

Song Review: Kang Daniel – Touchin’
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Song Review: Kang Daniel – Touchin’

Posted on November 25, 2019 by Nick • 3 Comments

I was quite hard on Kang Daniel’s July debut. It felt too beholden to trends, at the expense of really showcasing his appealing personality. Still, the album was a huge commercial success, cementing his status as one of 2019’s biggest soloists. With new single Touchin’, his ban on music shows has been lifted and he’ll … Continue reading →

Ranking K-pop’s Post-Wanna One Debuts
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Ranking K-pop’s Post-Wanna One Debuts

Posted on August 10, 2019 by Nick • 4 Comments

Days after railing against the Produce series’ negative effect on the K-pop industry, it’s time to look at the juggernaut from another angle. Since Wanna One’s disbandment at the start of the year, all of its members have gone on to release music of some sort. I’ve not been shy when it comes to my … Continue reading →

Buried Treasure: Kang Daniel – I Hope
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Buried Treasure: Kang Daniel – I Hope

Posted on July 27, 2019 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. After the shellacking I gave Kang Daniel’s debut title track, you … Continue reading →

Song Review: Kang Daniel – What Are You Up To
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Song Review: Kang Daniel – What Are You Up To

Posted on July 25, 2019 by Nick • 15 Comments

As Wanna One’s first center and a bonafide variety show star, Kang Daniel is easily the most anticipated of the group’s post-disbandment debuts. He’s spent the past few months locked in a legal struggle with his former agency, but has come out victorious with his own label and (presumably) a new sense of artistic control. … Continue reading →

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