At the end of each month, I compile my top three K-pop title tracks and list a ton of honorable mentions. In 2025, I thought I’d try something new and add a weekly feature to supplement my monthly round-up. Each Sunday, I’ll offer a compendium of the week’s new releases featured on the blog. And … Continue reading
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Song Review: WHIB – Bang Out
Last year, WHIB surprised in a delightful way with the bright funk energy of Rush Of Joy, instantly putting them on my radar. For new single Bang Out, it seems they got that “joy” stuff out of their system and are now back to typical boy group posturing. Groups like this are what I consider … Continue reading
The Top 40 K-Pop Album Tracks & B-Sides of 2024 (40-21)
A few years ago, many of K-pop’s best tracks were buried as b-sides. This year was different, with most of my favorite music promoted as title tracks. I certainly prefer this approach. After all, great songs should be paired with great visuals/choreo whenever possible. However, it made for a slightly less prolific slate of “buried … Continue reading
The Top 50 K-Pop Songs of 2024 (Day Four: 20-11)
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, … Continue reading
Buried Treasure: WHIB – Play
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. When it comes to the brighter … Continue reading
The Top Three K-Pop Songs of September 2024
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. September 2024 Overall Thoughts While the first half of 2024 was quite strong, these past few … Continue reading
Song Review: WHIB – Rush Of Joy
So far, I haven’t had much to say about WHIB apart from commenting on their strange group name, but who am I to deny a song titled “Rush Of Joy“? We can all use more joy in our lives, and WHIB are here to dole it out with funk pop precision. For those keeping track, … Continue reading
Song Review: WHIB – Kick It
I write about a ton of K-pop songs — often several a day. I have a pretty good memory for music, but there is definitely a subset of tracks I can’t recall weeks (or days… or even hours…) after hearing them. That category is growing as K-pop melodies flatten and new groups become ubiquitous. WHIB … Continue reading
Song Review: WHIB – Bang!
The idol group name generator must be getting pretty empty because “WHIB” is a strange moniker for a new K-pop group. Apparently, it’s meant to be a combination of the words “white” and “black,” showcasing the guys’ variety of charms. Okay, then! Title track Bang! gets them off to a frustratingly familiar start. Prior to … Continue reading