The Bias List // K-Pop Reviews & Discussion

K-Pop reviews and discussion with just a hint of bias…

Menu

Skip to content
  • Home
  • About
  • Features
    • Features Index
    • Top 3 Songs of the Month
    • Buried Treasure
    • The 100 Best K-Pop Songs of All-Time
    • In-Depth Album Reviews
    • J-Pop Round-Up
    • K-Pop A-Z
    • Legendary Songs
    • Random Shuffle Reviews
    • Best of the B-Sides
    • Concert Reviews/Recaps
    • K-Pop Industry Rants
    • Producer Spotlight
    • Recaps, Music Shows & Specials
    • Summer of K-Pop
    • Grading the K-Pop Agencies
    • Ultimate Playlists
    • Great Performances
    • K-Pop’s Best Albums
    • Album Reviews
    • K-Pop Retrospectives
    • Misc.
  • Song Reviews
    • K-Pop Reviews
    • J-Pop Reviews
  • Top Ten Lists
    • Top Ten Title Tracks
    • Top Ten Album Tracks
    • Top Five Albums
    • Yearly Best-Of Lists
  • Links
  • Contact

Tag Archives: sm

Song Review: U-Know (Yunho from TVXQ) – Thank U
Review

Song Review: U-Know (Yunho from TVXQ) – Thank U

Posted on January 18, 2021 by Nick • 8 Comments

U-Know’s second mini album is themed around the movies, with a series of cinematic teasers leading up to the release of new single Thank U. Known as a passionate performer, he’s the perfect conduit for an ambitious project like this, and his old-school sense of showmanship is always welcome in the K-pop industry. Thank U … Continue reading →

Looking Back: The Top Three K-Pop Songs of March 2010
Feature

Looking Back: The Top Three K-Pop Songs of March 2010

Posted on January 17, 2021 by Nick • 9 Comments

Since the start of The Bias List in January 2016, I’ve always looked back at my three favorite title tracks by K-pop artists each month. Now, it’s time to look even further into the past, one month at a time. And, yes, the top three rankings count toward The Bias List’s personal artist scorecard! March … Continue reading →

Song Review: Baekhyun (EXO) – Get You Alone
Review

Song Review: Baekhyun (EXO) – Get You Alone

Posted on January 3, 2021 by Nick • 29 Comments

Whether related to the pandemic or not, SM Entertainment’s reach into the Japanese market seemed to stall in 2020. I’ve always considered them one of the few K-pop agencies that really put an effort into their J-pop discography, with incredible catalogs from Girls’ Generation, TVXQ, SHINee and EXO. Last year’s release slate was relegated to … Continue reading →

Looking Back: The Top Three K-Pop Songs of January 2010
Feature

Looking Back: The Top Three K-Pop Songs of January 2010

Posted on January 3, 2021 by Nick • 8 Comments

Since the start of The Bias List in January 2016, I’ve always looked back at my three favorite title tracks by K-pop artists each month. Now, it’s time to look even further into the past, one month at a time. And, yes, the top three rankings count toward The Bias List’s personal artist scorecard! January … Continue reading →

The Top Three K-Pop Songs of December 2020
Feature

The Top Three K-Pop Songs of December 2020

Posted on January 1, 2021 by Nick • 6 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. December 2020 Overall Thoughts It always feels like a bit of a comedown posting one of … Continue reading →

The Top 10 K-Pop Choreography of 2020
Feature

The Top 10 K-Pop Choreography of 2020

Posted on December 27, 2020 by Nick • 20 Comments

I am not a dancer, but I do enjoy some great K-pop choreography. Point dances and exciting formations can really vault a strong song into legendary status, so I think it’s important to take a look at idol dances each year. As usual, this is not a countdown of the most technically impressive or complex … Continue reading →

The Top 10 K-Pop Music Videos of 2020
Feature

The Top 10 K-Pop Music Videos of 2020

Posted on December 26, 2020 by Nick • 16 Comments

Each year, it feels like K-pop places more and more emphasis on its music videos. And while I’ll always be a fan of the songs first and foremost, there’s no denying the power of a potent visual. Here are my ten favorites of 2020. 2020 YEAR-END MASTERPOST Honorable Mentions: AKMU – Happening CRAXY – Aria … Continue reading →

The Top 40 K-Pop Album Tracks & B-Sides of 2020 (40-21)
Feature

The Top 40 K-Pop Album Tracks & B-Sides of 2020 (40-21)

Posted on December 22, 2020 by Nick • 23 Comments

I’m the type who likes to listen to every major K-pop album at least once. Maybe that’s a bit obsessive, but it guarantees that no buried treasures slip through my fingers. And although much emphasis is put on title tracks, more and more the best K-pop songs are relegated to b-sides. This countdown encompasses any … Continue reading →

Song Review: Baekhyun (EXO) – Amusement Park
Review

Song Review: Baekhyun (EXO) – Amusement Park

Posted on December 21, 2020 by Nick • 23 Comments

More often than not, December is a month where idols release their cozy, downtempo tracks that are perfect for fireside listening. My music taste is about as far away from this as you can imagine, but I suppose if I were to listen to this coffeehouse style, it would be during this time of year. … Continue reading →

The Top 10 K-Pop Albums of 2020
Feature

The Top 10 K-Pop Albums of 2020

Posted on December 21, 2020 by Nick • 43 Comments

Compared to last year’s dynamite collection of albums, 2020 didn’t quite live up. But, that doesn’t mean there weren’t a few highlights. As usual, mini albums were generally stronger than fulls, which makes sense given how hard it is to retain a high quality across a dozen or more tracks. Like last year, my top … Continue reading →

K-Pop A-Z Review: f(x) – 4 Walls
K-Pop A-Z

K-Pop A-Z Review: f(x) – 4 Walls

Posted on December 21, 2020 by Nick • 6 Comments

One song. Every day. Alphabetical order. Keep up with f(x)’s A-Z reviews here! 4 Walls (from 4 Walls – 2015) I often wonder how I would have responded to 4 Walls had it been released before SHINee’s View. This song was originally meant for the guys, but it fits f(x) like a glove. Yet, I’m … Continue reading →

K-Pop A-Z Review: f(x) – 12:25 (Wish List)
K-Pop A-Z

K-Pop A-Z Review: f(x) – 12:25 (Wish List)

Posted on December 20, 2020 by Nick • Leave a comment

One song. Every day. Alphabetical order. Keep up with f(x)’s A-Z reviews here! 12:25 (Wish List) (from Winter Garden – 2015) Unlike yesterday’s look at an f(x) holiday track, this write-up will be more favorable. 12.25 happens to be firmly ensconced on my own holiday playlist. I love its off-kilter sound, leveraging the infinite power … Continue reading →

The Top 10 K-Pop Rookies of 2020
Feature

The Top 10 K-Pop Rookies of 2020

Posted on December 19, 2020 by Nick • 14 Comments

After a glut of high-profile rookies in 2019, this year felt more subdued. There were still tons of new acts, and many of them made it onto my “Top 50 Songs” countdown. But, most hailed from smaller agencies with less promotional power. Making a rookies list is a combination of looking back and looking forward. … Continue reading →

K-Pop A-Z Review: f(x) – 1, 2, 3
K-Pop A-Z

K-Pop A-Z Review: f(x) – 1, 2, 3

Posted on December 19, 2020 by Nick • Leave a comment

One song. Every day. Alphabetical order. Keep up with f(x)’s A-Z reviews here! 1, 2, 3 (from SMTOWN Winter ‘The Warmest Gift’ – 2011) Released as part of the special winter compilation albums SM Entertainment used to release, 1,2,3 is undeniably cheesy. It feels as if it was ripped from some imaginary Disney movie, down … Continue reading →

2020 KBS Gayo Daechukje (Song Festival): Recap & Best Performances
Feature

2020 KBS Gayo Daechukje (Song Festival): Recap & Best Performances

Posted on December 18, 2020 by Nick • 14 Comments

A couple weeks after the MAMA Awards showed the potential of an audience-less, pre-recorded stage show, KBS went far less ambitious. Now, it could be argued whether this broadcast should have happened at all given K-pop’s surging Covid cases, but the producers opted to cobble together what they could. I’m curious why this year’s Gayo … Continue reading →

The Top 50 K-Pop Songs of 2020 (Day Five: 10-1)
Feature

The Top 50 K-Pop Songs of 2020 (Day Five: 10-1)

Posted on December 18, 2020 by Nick • 57 Comments

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, songs … Continue reading →

K-Pop A-Z Review: f(x) – Zig Zag
K-Pop A-Z

K-Pop A-Z Review: f(x) – Zig Zag

Posted on December 18, 2020 by Nick • 4 Comments

One song. Every day. Alphabetical order. Keep up with f(x)’s A-Z reviews here! Zig Zag (from Electric Shock – 2012) Zig Zag is a percussive beast, throwing all its weight behind the robust set of rhythmic elements that make up most of its instrumental. Even the swoops of distorted synth have a percussive drive. And … Continue reading →

K-Pop A-Z Review: f(x) – You Are My Destiny (Luna & Krystal)
K-Pop A-Z

K-Pop A-Z Review: f(x) – You Are My Destiny (Luna & Krystal)

Posted on December 17, 2020 by Nick • 3 Comments

One song. Every day. Alphabetical order. Keep up with f(x)’s A-Z reviews here! You Are My Destiny (Luna & Krystal) (from Chu – 2009) Previewing the sentimental style they’d bring to many OST releases, You Are My Destiny is a standard K-ballad performed by two powerhouse vocalists. In that regard, it’s an enjoyable showcase for … Continue reading →

The Top 50 K-Pop Songs of 2020 (Day Three: 30-21)
Feature

The Top 50 K-Pop Songs of 2020 (Day Three: 30-21)

Posted on December 16, 2020 by Nick • 43 Comments

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, songs … Continue reading →

K-Pop A-Z Review: f(x) – X
K-Pop A-Z

K-Pop A-Z Review: f(x) – X

Posted on December 16, 2020 by Nick • 2 Comments

One song. Every day. Alphabetical order. Keep up with f(x)’s A-Z reviews here! X (from 4 Walls – 2015) Continuing the retro grooves that fuel most of the 4 Walls album, X brings us back to 80’s electro-funk in great style. The gurgling instrumental is immensely appealing, and offers a playground for the girls to … Continue reading →

Post navigation

← Older posts

Each week, I’ll be taking a listen to the newest kpop releases and giving my thoughts. Check back frequently for new reviews and commentary on everything kpop!

Where to Buy K-Pop Albums Online

Top 3 K-Pop Songs of December 2020

BEST OF 2020 MASTERPOST

Recent Posts

  • Song Review: IMPACTors – Top Of The World
  • Song Review: Epik High – Rosario (ft. CL & Zico)
  • Song Review: AB6IX – Stay Young
  • Song Review: U-Know (Yunho from TVXQ) – Thank U
  • Looking Back: The Top Three K-Pop Songs of March 2010

My K-Pop Ratings Key

Top Posts

  • The Top Ten Best Songs by BLACKPINK
    The Top Ten Best Songs by BLACKPINK
  • Looking Back: The Top Three K-Pop Songs of March 2010
    Looking Back: The Top Three K-Pop Songs of March 2010
  • Song Review: U-Know (Yunho from TVXQ) - Thank U
    Song Review: U-Know (Yunho from TVXQ) - Thank U
  • Song Review: Epik High - Rosario (ft. CL & Zico)
    Song Review: Epik High - Rosario (ft. CL & Zico)
  • Song Review: AB6IX - Stay Young
    Song Review: AB6IX - Stay Young
  • Where to Buy K-Pop Albums Online: The Best Stores Reviewed!
    Where to Buy K-Pop Albums Online: The Best Stores Reviewed!
  • K-Pop Reviews
    K-Pop Reviews
  • Song Review: (G)I-DLE - HWAA
    Song Review: (G)I-DLE - HWAA
  • Song Review: AleXa - Never Let You Go
    Song Review: AleXa - Never Let You Go
  • Random Shuffle Review: T-ara - Lovey-Dovey
    Random Shuffle Review: T-ara - Lovey-Dovey

Archives

Categories

  • Feature
  • K-Pop A-Z
  • Legendary Song
  • Retrospective
  • Review
  • Sticky
  • Summer of K-Pop
  • Teaser
  • Uncategorized
Follow The Bias List // K-Pop Reviews & Discussion on WordPress.com

Follow The Bias List on Facebook!

Follow The Bias List on Facebook!

Tags

astro ateez b1a4 bigbang big hit btob bts buried treasure cosmic girls countdown countdowns cube day6 end of year exo f(x) fantagio feature FNC gfriend girls' generation golden child got7 infinite j-pop jellyfish Johnny's Entertainment jpop jyp k-pop K-Pop A-Z k-pop summer kpop lovelyz mamamoo monsta x nct nct 127 nu'est oh my girl onf pentagon pledis produce 101 producer spotlight random shuffle review rating 5 rating 6 rating 7 rating 8 rating 9 red velvet review seventeen shinee sm snsd snuper starship stray kids super junior sweetune taemin the boyz top top ten tvxq twice txt vixx winner wjsn wm woollim YG

Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email.

  • RSS - Posts
  • RSS - Comments

Follow me on Twitter

My Tweets

Blog Stats

  • 8,984,952 hits
Create a free website or blog at WordPress.com.
Cancel