Buried Treasure: WHIB – Play
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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

Song Review: WHIB – Kick It
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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!
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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