This blog gets a bit confusing when dealing with artists like BamBam. Nothing about new single Wondering is technically “K-pop,” as the song is performed in Thai and English. However, BamBam made his name with popular K-pop group GOT7 so I tend to consider him… Read More »Song Review: BamBam (GOT7) – Wondering
Garnering praise at both BitSummit and the Tokyo Game Show, Denneko Yuugi and Shochiku have your Friday plans on lock with a new Steam demo for their stylish roguelite 3D action title Eternal Palace Sakura. Letting players step into the cat-earned, dual-wielding hooded heroine Letra… Read More »Roguelite Action Title Eternal Palace Sakura Steam Demo Live
I hate to be cynical, but collaborations between K-pop stars and Western artists rarely work. Western pop tropes almost always take precedence, smoothing out K-pop edges until we’re left with very middle-of-the-road material. For her first solo album, BLACKPINK’s Jisoo went down a dance pop… Read More »Song Review: Jisoo (BLACKPINK) & Zayn – Eyes Closed
Twice are no strangers to fan songs. In fact, their career has been one long ode to their fans. I can’t think of another group who has consistently catered to fans’ taste and musical expectations as well as Twice have. That’s not to say they… Read More »Song Review: Twice – ME+YOU
Thus far, BABYMONSTER have followed the tried and true YG Entertainment formula, releasing a bunch of seemingly disparate digital singles eventually cobbled together into a mini or full album. This new comeback feels much more typical of K-pop: a title track and a few new… Read More »Song Review: BABYMONSTER – We Go Up