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The Top 10 K-Pop Choreography of 2021
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The Top 10 K-Pop Choreography of 2021

Posted on December 28, 2021 by Nick • 19 Comments

You simply can’t have a great K-pop comeback without eye-catching choreography. With each passing year, it’s become more vital to the industry. Dance routines are excellent for a variety of reasons, ranging from intricate “how did they do that?!?” moments to simple point moves that become trendy touchstones. This list covers both of these extremes … Continue reading →

The Top 10 K-Pop Music Videos of 2021
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The Top 10 K-Pop Music Videos of 2021

Posted on December 27, 2021 by Nick • 26 Comments

While I don’t incorporate a song’s video into the reviews on this blog, I’m definitely not immune to a striking visual. Music videos are a vital part of the industry, and it’s time to celebrate my favorites of 2021. 2021 YEAR-END MASTERPOST Honorable Mentions: ONEWE – Rain To Be U-Know – Thank U Kingdom – … Continue reading →

2021 KBS Gayo Daechukje (Song Festival): Recap & Best Performances
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2021 KBS Gayo Daechukje (Song Festival): Recap & Best Performances

Posted on December 17, 2021 by Nick • 12 Comments

Over the past couple years, KBS has moved their song festival forward to mid-December. I’ve got a bone to pick with them when it comes to this change. I mean, don’t they know I’ve got a Top 50 Countdown to wrap up?? A pre-Winter Break nap to take??? Spare a thought for us bloggers, KBS! … Continue reading →

The Top Three K-Pop Songs of October 2021
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The Top Three K-Pop Songs of October 2021

Posted on October 31, 2021 by Nick • 64 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. October 2021 Overall Thoughts When I averaged all my song ratings of October, I was surprised … Continue reading →

Song Review: Sunmi – Go Or Stop?
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Song Review: Sunmi – Go Or Stop?

Posted on October 11, 2021 by Nick • 9 Comments

Several days after announcing her online concert, Sunmi surprise-released new CF single Go Or Stop. The song is “inspired” by KIA, presumably because cars go and… stop? Whatever the motivation, it’s always great to hear new music from Sunmi. Go Or Stop pairs her with frequent collaborator Frants, and comes close to being a real … Continue reading →

The Top Three K-Pop Songs of August 2021
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The Top Three K-Pop Songs of August 2021

Posted on August 31, 2021 by Nick • 47 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. August 2021 Overall Thoughts When it comes to new music, I often mention the “expectations game.” … Continue reading →

Buried Treasure: Sunmi – Call
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Buried Treasure: Sunmi – Call

Posted on August 8, 2021 by Nick • 5 Comments

A K-pop group’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 happy to have an … Continue reading →

Song Review: Sunmi – You Can’t Sit With Us
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Song Review: Sunmi – You Can’t Sit With Us

Posted on August 6, 2021 by Nick • 22 Comments

It’s been almost three years since Sunmi released anything more than a digital single, making her new 1/6 mini album quite the milestone. Thus far, her discography is best summed up as: “quality over quantity.” Even so, songs like Heroine, Siren and Pporappippam made her a staple in the upper reaches of my end-of-year singles … Continue reading →

The Bias List’s Top-Rated K-pop Artist Countdown
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The Bias List’s Top-Rated K-pop Artist Countdown

Posted on June 23, 2021 by Nick • 47 Comments

I think it’s obvious that I love a good statistic. In addition to my core rating system, I’ve got my top three songs of each month, my yearly countdowns and more data breakdowns than anyone could ask for. None of these are perfect ways to categorize or quantify something as subjective as music, but they … Continue reading →

The Top Three K-Pop Songs of February 2021
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The Top Three K-Pop Songs of February 2021

Posted on February 28, 2021 by Nick • 50 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. February 2021 Overall Thoughts 2021 is off to a roaring start, and February really kicked into … Continue reading →

Song Review: Sunmi – Tail
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Song Review: Sunmi – Tail

Posted on February 23, 2021 by Nick • 22 Comments

After painting the year retro in 2020, Sunmi has re-emerged with her first single of 2021. She stubbornly refuses to grace us with a mini or full album, but the drips and drabs we’ve gotten have generally been of high quality. New single Tail (꼬리) continues her work with producer Frants, though it hearkens back … Continue reading →

The Top 10 K-Pop Choreography of 2020
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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
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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 10 K-Pop Artists of 2020
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The Top 10 K-Pop Artists of 2020

Posted on December 20, 2020 by Nick • 37 Comments

A day after ranking my favorite rookies of 2020, it’s time to look at K-pop’s more established artists. This year, the criteria is the same as it’s always been: Quality of work Quantity of work Influence of work on the industry As usual, the first criteria far outweighs the next two, and is entirely subjective. … Continue reading →

2020 KBS Gayo Daechukje (Song Festival): Recap & Best Performances
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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)
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The Top 50 K-Pop Songs of 2020 (Day Five: 10-1)

Posted on December 18, 2020 by Nick • 59 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 →

The Top 50 K-Pop Songs of 2020 (Day Four: 20-11)
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The Top 50 K-Pop Songs of 2020 (Day Four: 20-11)

Posted on December 17, 2020 by Nick • 28 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 →

Looking Back: The Top Three K-Pop Songs of February 2014
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Looking Back: The Top Three K-Pop Songs of February 2014

Posted on November 15, 2020 by Nick • 6 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! February … Continue reading →

Looking Back: The Top Three K-Pop Songs of August 2013
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Looking Back: The Top Three K-Pop Songs of August 2013

Posted on September 27, 2020 by Nick • 19 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! August … Continue reading →

The Top Three K-Pop Songs of August 2020
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The Top Three K-Pop Songs of August 2020

Posted on August 31, 2020 by Nick • 27 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. August 2020 Overall Thoughts At the beginning of the year, one of my wishes for 2020 … Continue reading →

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