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Reviewing Every KIS-MY-FT2 Single: Kiss Damashii
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Reviewing Every KIS-MY-FT2 Single: Kiss Damashii

Posted on April 20, 2022 by Nick • Leave a comment

In honor of Kis-My-Ft2’s complete videography being uploaded to YouTube (in edited form, of course…), I can’t resist writing about each single. To put this in context for Bias List readers, Kis-My-Ft2 (or Kisumai, as they’re often known) are my J-pop version of Infinite. That’s how much I love them and their discography. Yet, I … Continue reading →

Reviewing Every KIS-MY-FT2 Single: Perfect World
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Reviewing Every KIS-MY-FT2 Single: Perfect World

Posted on April 18, 2022 by Nick • 2 Comments

In honor of Kis-My-Ft2’s complete videography being uploaded to YouTube (in edited form, of course…), I can’t resist writing about each single. To put this in context for Bias List readers, Kis-My-Ft2 (or Kisumai, as they’re often known) are my J-pop version of Infinite. That’s how much I love them and their discography. Yet, I … Continue reading →

Reviewing Every KIS-MY-FT2 Single: Another Future
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Reviewing Every KIS-MY-FT2 Single: Another Future

Posted on April 18, 2022 by Nick • Leave a comment

In honor of Kis-My-Ft2’s complete videography being uploaded to YouTube (in edited form, of course…), I can’t resist writing about each single. To put this in context for Bias List readers, Kis-My-Ft2 (or Kisumai, as they’re often known) are my J-pop version of Infinite. That’s how much I love them and their discography. Yet, I … Continue reading →

Reviewing Every KIS-MY-FT2 Single: Luv Sick
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Reviewing Every KIS-MY-FT2 Single: Luv Sick

Posted on April 16, 2022 by Nick • 3 Comments

In honor of Kis-My-Ft2’s complete videography being uploaded to YouTube (in edited form, of course…), I can’t resist writing about each single. To put this in context for Bias List readers, Kis-My-Ft2 (or Kisumai, as they’re often known) are my J-pop version of Infinite. That’s how much I love them and their discography. Yet, I … Continue reading →

Buried Treasure: Dreamcatcher – Starlight
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Buried Treasure: Dreamcatcher – Starlight

Posted on April 16, 2022 by Nick • 34 Comments

A K-pop act’s title track isn’t always the best song on their album, even if it’s the one most people will hear. 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 so curious to know what … Continue reading →

Reviewing Every KIS-MY-FT2 Single: Unmei Girl
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Reviewing Every KIS-MY-FT2 Single: Unmei Girl

Posted on April 11, 2022 by Nick • 5 Comments

In honor of Kis-My-Ft2’s complete videography being uploaded to YouTube (in edited form, of course…), I can’t resist writing about each single. To put this in context for Bias List readers, Kis-My-Ft2 (or Kisumai, as they’re often known) are my J-pop version of Infinite. That’s how much I love them and their discography. Yet, I … Continue reading →

Reviewing Every KIS-MY-FT2 Single: My Resistance
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Reviewing Every KIS-MY-FT2 Single: My Resistance

Posted on April 10, 2022 by Nick • 6 Comments

In honor of Kis-My-Ft2’s complete videography being uploaded to YouTube (in edited form, of course…), I can’t resist writing about each single. To put this in context for Bias List readers, Kis-My-Ft2 (or Kisumai, as they’re often known) are my J-pop version of Infinite. That’s how much I love them and their discography. Yet, I … Continue reading →

Reviewing Every KIS-MY-FT2 Single: Ai No Beat
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Reviewing Every KIS-MY-FT2 Single: Ai No Beat

Posted on April 10, 2022 by Nick • 5 Comments

In honor of Kis-My-Ft2’s complete videography being uploaded to YouTube (in edited form, of course…), I can’t resist writing about each single. To put this in context for Bias List readers, Kis-My-Ft2 (or Kisumai, as they’re often known) are my J-pop version of Infinite. That’s how much I love them and their discography. Yet, I … Continue reading →

Reviewing Every KIS-MY-FT2 Single: Shake It Up
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Reviewing Every KIS-MY-FT2 Single: Shake It Up

Posted on April 10, 2022 by Nick • 4 Comments

In honor of Kis-My-Ft2’s complete videography being uploaded to YouTube (in edited form, of course…), I can’t resist writing about each single. To put this in context for Bias List readers, Kis-My-Ft2 (or Kisumai, as they’re often known) are my J-pop version of Infinite. That’s how much I love them and their discography. Yet, I … Continue reading →

Reviewing Every KIS-MY-FT2 Single: Wanna Beeee!!!
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Reviewing Every KIS-MY-FT2 Single: Wanna Beeee!!!

Posted on April 9, 2022 by Nick • 4 Comments

In honor of Kis-My-Ft2’s complete videography being uploaded to YouTube (in edited form, of course…), I can’t resist writing about each single. To put this in context for Bias List readers, Kis-My-Ft2 (or Kisumai, as they’re often known) are my J-pop version of Infinite. That’s how much I love them and their discography. Yet, I … Continue reading →

Reviewing Every KIS-MY-FT2 Single: She! Her! Her!
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Reviewing Every KIS-MY-FT2 Single: She! Her! Her!

Posted on April 9, 2022 by Nick • 4 Comments

In honor of Kis-My-Ft2’s complete videography being uploaded to YouTube (in edited form, of course…), I can’t resist writing about each single. To put this in context for Bias List readers, Kis-My-Ft2 (or Kisumai, as they’re often known) are my J-pop version of Infinite. That’s how much I love them and their discography. Yet, I … Continue reading →

A Trio of Excellent New J-Pop B-sides!
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A Trio of Excellent New J-Pop B-sides!

Posted on April 6, 2022 by Nick • 22 Comments

As I’ve lamented several times already, 9-rated songs have been few and far between this year on the blog. Even many of my “buried treasures” haven’t quite crossed that threshold. I don’t often feature buried treasures for J-pop songs. There’s only so much music I have time to cover, and I know the Bias List … Continue reading →

Song Review: Miyavi – Strike It Out
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Song Review: Miyavi – Strike It Out

Posted on March 19, 2022 by Nick • 5 Comments

Miyavi’s Strike It Out premiered at the very beginning of this year, and I assumed it would remain an OST without additional promotion. I don’t often write “buried treasure” posts for J-pop, but this would have been an easy contender. All’s well that ends well, because I get to cover Strike It Out months later … Continue reading →

The Most Epic Weeks in K-Pop: May 6-11, 2013
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The Most Epic Weeks in K-Pop: May 6-11, 2013

Posted on March 12, 2022 by Nick • 8 Comments

Building off my “Most Epic Days in K-pop” feature, I thought I’d spotlight some of the most epic weeks in K-pop history. K-pop is usually a Monday through Friday affair (at least in my time zone), with some weeks stuffed to the brim with releases. But, not all include multiple 9+ rated songs. This feature … Continue reading →

Song Review: Rocket Punch – Chiquita
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Song Review: Rocket Punch – Chiquita

Posted on February 28, 2022 by Nick • 27 Comments

For me, February has been a dull, slow month in K-pop. But, Rocket Punch’s Chiquita hung in the distance, promising a retro punch of pop energy to take us into March. My anticipation for the song was unexpected (I’ve never really loved the group’s music), but an ear-catching teaser ignited interest. K-pop acts don’t often … Continue reading →

Song Review: Kimura Takuya – I’ll Be There
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Song Review: Kimura Takuya – I’ll Be There

Posted on January 29, 2022 by Nick • Leave a comment

After the 2016 disbandment of SMAP, the group’s members have pursued various avenues in life and the entertainment business. For Takuya Kimura, that has meant a little bit of everything. He’s active in dramas, radio, gaming and music. New single I’ll Be There comes from his second solo album, and was composed by members of … Continue reading →

Buried Treasure: Jinjin & Rocky (Astro) – Lock Down
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Buried Treasure: Jinjin & Rocky (Astro) – Lock Down

Posted on January 22, 2022 by Nick • 5 Comments

A K-pop act’s title track isn’t always the best song on their album, even if it’s the one most people will hear. 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 were a ton of mini … Continue reading →

Debut Re-Evaluation: GFriend – Glass Bead
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Debut Re-Evaluation: GFriend – Glass Bead

Posted on January 21, 2022 by Nick • 18 Comments

K-Pop debuts can be tricky things. At times, they’re the best song a group delivers. Sometimes, they’re the only song a group delivers! But, debuts can also be huge wtf moments in an artist’s career. In this feature, I’ll be looking back at debut songs through the prism of time, re-evaluating how well they hold … Continue reading →

Buried Treasure: Changmin (Max of TVXQ) – Fever
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Buried Treasure: Changmin (Max of TVXQ) – Fever

Posted on January 15, 2022 by Nick • 8 Comments

A K-pop act’s title track isn’t always the best song on their album, even if it’s the one most people will hear. 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. Changmin led the campaign for new … Continue reading →

Song Review: Changmin (Max of TVXQ) – Maniac
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Song Review: Changmin (Max of TVXQ) – Maniac

Posted on January 10, 2022 by Nick • 23 Comments

TVXQ’s Max Changmin has been taking teasers to a whole new level for his upcoming album. First, he gave us a taste of b-side Fever through a live performance. Now, we get a proper music video for Maniac. Title track Devil has a lot to live up to because this new track is fantastic. Maniac … Continue reading →

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