Boy group n.SSign debuted last summer with a ton of success and even more potential, but it was undercut by weird song choices. Their title track proved to be rather inscrutable — especially where debuts are concerned. I much preferred their gorgeous pre-release Higher and was excited to see a (so-so) Sweetune track among the … Continue reading
Before I take a look at K-pop’s established artists, it’s time to spotlight this year’s fresh crop of talent! While 2022 was stuffed with girl group debuts, 2023 was dominated by boy groups. The ratio itself is pretty staggering, and much of this is likely due to the various spin-offs from MNET’s Boys Planet series. … Continue reading
The end of the year countdowns are finally here! As always, we’ll kick off with the big one: The Bias List’s top 50 songs of the year! Each day this week, I’ll be counting down ten of the year’s best, until number one is revealed on Friday. To be eligible for this top 50 list, … Continue reading
In connection with my desire to fully keep up with the J-pop industry, I’m planning to do a weekly round-up of any new releases that have caught my ear. Some of these may have been covered on the blog already, but my hope is that this will become a one-stop shop for anyone interested in … Continue reading
Boy group n.SSign finally make their long-awaited debut today, bolstered by a ton of goodwill. Their early-2023 pre-debut album is quite strong, they’re paired with excellent producers, and pre-release Higher only gets better with each listen. This makes title track Wormhole: New Track all the more baffling. It sounds like nothing else the group has … Continue reading
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. July 2023 Overall Thoughts This July was characterized by several things, but on this blog it … Continue reading
I never covered n.SSign’s pre-debut song Salty on the blog, but it’s quite solid and part of a standout mini album that features a few of my favorite classic K-pop producers. In fact, n.SSign’s producers are the main reason I’m interested in the group. Not only will their upcoming album feature a track from Sweetune … Continue reading
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