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Looking Back: The Top Three K-Pop Songs of November 2009
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Looking Back: The Top Three K-Pop Songs of November 2009

Posted on June 20, 2021 by Nick • 5 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! November … Continue reading →

Looking Back: The Top Three K-Pop Songs of October 2009
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Looking Back: The Top Three K-Pop Songs of October 2009

Posted on June 13, 2021 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! October … Continue reading →

Looking Back: The Top Three K-Pop Songs of September 2009
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Looking Back: The Top Three K-Pop Songs of September 2009

Posted on June 6, 2021 by Nick • 12 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! September … Continue reading →

Kingdom: Legendary War – Finale Recap and Ranking
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Kingdom: Legendary War – Finale Recap and Ranking

Posted on June 4, 2021 by Nick • 29 Comments

Warning: This recap is not spoiler-free. Proceed at your own risk! Other Recaps: Episode One // Episode Two // Episode Three // Episode Four // Episode Five // Episode Six // Episode Seven // Episode Eight // Episode Nine Friends, I have disturbing news… . . . . . . The final episode of Kingdom … Continue reading →

Looking Back: The Top Three K-Pop Songs of August 2009
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Looking Back: The Top Three K-Pop Songs of August 2009

Posted on May 30, 2021 by Nick • 4 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 →

Kingdom: Legendary War – Episode Nine Recap and Ranking
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Kingdom: Legendary War – Episode Nine Recap and Ranking

Posted on May 28, 2021 by Nick • 14 Comments

Warning: This recap is not spoiler-free. Proceed at your own risk! Other Recaps: Episode One // Episode Two // Episode Three // Episode Four // Episode Five // Episode Six // Episode Seven // Episode Eight ‘NO LIMIT’ ROUND We’re back with the rest of the No Limit round performances (and Han’s goofy hat). Last … Continue reading →

Reviewing and Ranking Kingdom’s Final Singles (ATEEZ, BTOB, iKON, SF9, The Boyz, Stray Kids)
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Reviewing and Ranking Kingdom’s Final Singles (ATEEZ, BTOB, iKON, SF9, The Boyz, Stray Kids)

Posted on May 28, 2021 by Nick • 39 Comments

In addition to my weekly recaps of each Kingdom episode, I like to write a special post dedicated to the music itself. Since we’ve yet to see these songs performed, it’s a great chance to discuss them on their own merits — free from set pieces and visuals and stunts. With that in mind, here’s … Continue reading →

Looking Back: The Top Three K-Pop Songs of July 2009
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Looking Back: The Top Three K-Pop Songs of July 2009

Posted on May 23, 2021 by Nick • 12 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! July … Continue reading →

Kingdom: Legendary War – Episode Eight Recap and Ranking
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Kingdom: Legendary War – Episode Eight Recap and Ranking

Posted on May 21, 2021 by Nick • 33 Comments

Warning: This recap is not spoiler-free. Proceed at your own risk! Other Recaps: Episode One // Episode Two // Episode Three // Episode Four // Episode Five // Episode Six // Episode Seven LAST WEEK’S DANCE UNIT RESULTS After watching both dance performances, I ranked the “It’s One” team over “Mayfly,” but they were essentially … Continue reading →

Kingdom: Legendary War – Episode Seven Recap and Ranking
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Kingdom: Legendary War – Episode Seven Recap and Ranking

Posted on May 14, 2021 by Nick • 21 Comments

Warning: This recap is not spoiler-free. Proceed at your own risk! Other Recaps: Episode One // Episode Two // Episode Three // Episode Four // Episode Five // Episode Six MORE RANKINGS THAN YOU EVER ASKED FOR Episode seven opens with about twelve minutes of rankings. We get round one, round two (minus online views?) … Continue reading →

Looking Back: The Top Three K-Pop Songs of May 2009
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Looking Back: The Top Three K-Pop Songs of May 2009

Posted on May 9, 2021 by Nick • 24 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! May … Continue reading →

Kingdom: Legendary War – Episode Six Recap and Ranking
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Kingdom: Legendary War – Episode Six Recap and Ranking

Posted on May 7, 2021 by Nick • 10 Comments

Warning: This recap is not spoiler-free. Proceed at your own risk! Other Recaps: Episode One // Episode Two // Episode Three // Episode Four // Episode Five THE PRELUDE We’ve already reached the eve of Kingdom‘s final round. And to celebrate, the show is going to pause for a… sports day. Ironically, as much as … Continue reading →

Kingdom: Legendary War – Episode Five Recap and Ranking
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Kingdom: Legendary War – Episode Five Recap and Ranking

Posted on April 30, 2021 by Nick • 25 Comments

Warning: This recap is not spoiler-free. Proceed at your own risk! Other Recaps: Episode One // Episode Two // Episode Three // Episode Four ROUND TWO: MY FINAL RANKINGS One thing I’ll say for Kingdom is that it wastes no time getting started. Unlike the Produce 101 franchise, this series doesn’t spend endless minutes on … Continue reading →

Looking Back: The Top Three K-Pop Songs of March 2009
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Looking Back: The Top Three K-Pop Songs of March 2009

Posted on April 25, 2021 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! March … Continue reading →

Kingdom: Legendary War – Episode Four Recap and Ranking
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Kingdom: Legendary War – Episode Four Recap and Ranking

Posted on April 23, 2021 by Nick • 21 Comments

Warning: This recap is not spoiler-free. Proceed at your own risk! Other Recaps: Episode One // Episode Two // Episode Three THE AFTERMATH AND THE RE-BIRTH Following last week’s ranking, the groups head back to the respective agencies to celebrate or lick their wounds, depending on their outcome. BTOB thinks their performance lacked story, while … Continue reading →

Kingdom: Legendary War – Episode Three Recap and Ranking
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Kingdom: Legendary War – Episode Three Recap and Ranking

Posted on April 16, 2021 by Nick • 29 Comments

Warning: This recap is not spoiler-free. Proceed at your own risk! Other Recaps: Episode One // Episode Two THE FINAL THREE PERFORMANCES This week completes the first round of performances, with the final acts added to last week’s trio. And, the show wastes no time getting to the first performance, which means I’ll waste no … Continue reading →

Looking Back: The Top Three K-Pop Songs of January 2009
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Looking Back: The Top Three K-Pop Songs of January 2009

Posted on April 11, 2021 by Nick • 14 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 →

Kingdom: Legendary War – Episode Two Recap and Ranking
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Kingdom: Legendary War – Episode Two Recap and Ranking

Posted on April 9, 2021 by Nick • 21 Comments

Warning: This recap is not spoiler-free. Proceed at your own risk! Other Recaps: Episode One // Episode Three THE RANKING We kick off immediately with the rest of the global fan vote from last week and learn that sixth place goes to iKON. I can’t say I’m too surprised, and I don’t think it means … Continue reading →

Song Review: Rosé (BLACKPINK) – Gone
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Song Review: Rosé (BLACKPINK) – Gone

Posted on April 4, 2021 by Nick • 26 Comments

When Rosé’s On The Ground was released, I noticed that quite a few fans seemed to prefer its b-side Gone. So of course, I immediately checked it out. But more than anything, the song just reaffirmed my disinterest in this style of pop. I can’t say I’ve listened to On The Ground much since its … Continue reading →

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

Posted on April 4, 2021 by Nick • 4 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! December … Continue reading →

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