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RED VELVET: A Career In Song Ratings
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RED VELVET: A Career In Song Ratings

Posted on May 4, 2026 by Nick • 23 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 →

THIS WEEK IN K-POP: Ranking the New Releases from April 26 – May 2
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THIS WEEK IN K-POP: Ranking the New Releases from April 26 – May 2

Posted on May 3, 2026 by Nick • 6 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 →

Buried Treasure: XngHan&Xoul – Dancing Anyway
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Buried Treasure: XngHan&Xoul – Dancing Anyway

Posted on May 2, 2026 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. XngHan&Xoul’s new mini album feels like … Continue reading →

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

Posted on May 1, 2026 by Nick • 16 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. April 2026 Overall Thoughts I’ve been doing this K-pop thing long enough to know that slumps … Continue reading →

EXO: A Career In Song Ratings
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EXO: A Career In Song Ratings

Posted on April 28, 2026 by Nick • 24 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 →

Song Review: XngHan&Xoul – Glow
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Song Review: XngHan&Xoul – Glow

Posted on April 27, 2026 by Nick • 17 Comments

Since leaving RIIZE, Seunghan has re-debuted as the XngHan&Xoul project, releasing the upbeat Waste No Time last summer. That song showed a ton of potential but didn’t quite fulfill on its ambitions. Now, with new mini album Glow, he takes a deeper dive into club music and the sound feels more assured and exciting. House … Continue reading →

NCT 127: A Career In Song Ratings
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NCT 127: A Career In Song Ratings

Posted on April 26, 2026 by Nick • 10 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 →

THIS WEEK IN K-POP: Ranking the New Releases from April 19 – 25
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THIS WEEK IN K-POP: Ranking the New Releases from April 19 – 25

Posted on April 26, 2026 by Nick • 9 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 →

New & Noteworthy J-pop of the Week (April 26, 2026)
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New & Noteworthy J-pop of the Week (April 26, 2026)

Posted on April 26, 2026 by Nick • 7 Comments

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 →

AESPA: A Career In Song Ratings
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AESPA: A Career In Song Ratings

Posted on April 25, 2026 by Nick • 6 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 →

TAEMIN: A Career In Song Ratings
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TAEMIN: A Career In Song Ratings

Posted on April 25, 2026 by Nick • 4 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 →

Buried Treasure: NCT Wish – Everglow
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Buried Treasure: NCT Wish – Everglow

Posted on April 24, 2026 by Nick • 18 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. This will be a weird “buried … Continue reading →

F(X): A Career In Song Ratings
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F(X): A Career In Song Ratings

Posted on April 20, 2026 by Nick • 14 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 →

Song Review: NCT Wish – Ode To Love
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Song Review: NCT Wish – Ode To Love

Posted on April 20, 2026 by Nick • 21 Comments

NCT Wish debuted just over two years ago but have already beaten many of their 2023-24 peers to the punch when it comes to releasing a full album. SM Entertainment is usually pretty generous with their full albums, and I wonder if that’s because the agency’s genesis came at a time when full albums were … Continue reading →

THIS WEEK IN K-POP: Ranking the New Releases from April 12 – 18
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THIS WEEK IN K-POP: Ranking the New Releases from April 12 – 18

Posted on April 19, 2026 by Nick • 10 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 →

New & Noteworthy J-pop of the Week (April 19, 2026)
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New & Noteworthy J-pop of the Week (April 19, 2026)

Posted on April 19, 2026 by Nick • 2 Comments

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 →

NCT DREAM: A Career In Song Ratings
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NCT DREAM: A Career In Song Ratings

Posted on April 18, 2026 by Nick • 22 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 →

Song Review: Taeyong (NCT) – Rock Solid (ft. Anderson .Paak)
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Song Review: Taeyong (NCT) – Rock Solid (ft. Anderson .Paak)

Posted on April 16, 2026 by Nick • 2 Comments

Anderson .Paak has become a go-to global collaborator for K-pop acts. In recent years, he’s paired with G-Dragon and BTS’s RM. Now, he’s joined forces with NCT’s Taeyong, who makes his return from military hiatus with new solo single Rock Solid. Given that 2026 is NCT’s tenth anniversary, I expect we’ll see many more special … Continue reading →

Song Review: NCT Wish – Sticky
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Song Review: NCT Wish – Sticky

Posted on April 12, 2026 by Nick • 23 Comments

NCT Wish are set to release their first full album in a week’s time, and like so many idol groups they’re teasing it with a pre-release. I’ve had a love or hate relationship with Wish’s music so far, with many of their tracks (and the execution of those tracks) leaving me cold. Sticky is certainly … Continue reading →

THIS WEEK IN K-POP: Ranking the New Releases from April 5 – 11
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THIS WEEK IN K-POP: Ranking the New Releases from April 5 – 11

Posted on April 12, 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 →

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