As is often the case with J-pop singles, ENHYPEN’s Shine On Me has been available for a few weeks now, but today it’s finally paired with its half-animated, half-live action music video. As a straight-down-the-middle ballad, the song offers a different texture for the group.… Read More »Song Review: ENHYPEN – Shine On Me
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… Read More »THIS WEEK IN K-POP: Ranking the New Releases from July 20 – 26
In connection with my desire to fully keep up with the J-pop industry, I’m planning to do a weekly round-up of any new releases that have caught my ear. Some of these may have been covered on the blog already, but my hope is that… Read More »New & Noteworthy J-pop of the Week (July 27, 2025)
Rather than contain my “Risers and Fallers” feature to a single post in June, I’m going to share a bite-sized version at the end of each month. This will let me account for more songs and make a nice lead-in to the monthly round-up post.… Read More »K-Pop Risers & Fallers: July 2025
Parents crashing honeymoons – what started as a quirky social media topic has exploded into a full-blown debate. Is this sweet family bonding or the ultimate intimacy killer? Let’s dive in. Oh, and prepare for my unpopular opinion on parents… The post Parents on Honeymoon?… Read More »Parents on Honeymoon? The Viral Travel Trend That’s Dividing the Internet