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. January 2022 Overall Thoughts It’s a new K-pop year! I always feel optimistic in January because … Continue reading
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Song Review: Kimura Takuya – I’ll Be There
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
When SWEETUNE Went J-POP: A Look at a Truly Underrated Discography
If you’re anything like me, you’re very upset that legendary production team Sweetune has been sidelined from the K-pop industry for the past year or so. I’d kill for some new Sweetune music in 2020, but for now we’ll have to settle for past glories. I’ve combed my archive to bring you some Sweetune tracks … Continue reading