The Boyz have recently started releasing music videos for unit tracks. Last summer’s Passion Fruit got one and now we have a stylish visual for Sunwoo and Eric’s hip-hop track Honey, originally released on the group’s November album. Apart from its excellent title track, that… Read More »Song Review: The Boyz (Sunwoo & Eric) – Honey
Over the years, the length between Jeong Sewoon’s comebacks has grown, making him more of a niche artist in K-pop. There was a time when his groovy pop sound consistently found its way onto my playlist, peaking with 2020’s addictive Say Yes. Since then, I’ve… Read More »Song Review: Jeong Sewoon – Quiz
Thus far, ICHILLIN’ have pinballed through a variety of styles, most recently getting caught in the sing-chant nursery rhyme style that plagues many of their peers’ discographies. New digital single Bite Me still has a (lack of) melody problem, but its dynamic instrumental counterpunches with… Read More »Song Review: ICHILLIN’ – Bite Me
Some people argue with me that Jaws isn’t a horror movie. But I invite you to think of another movie that generated that much fear. As a kid, I was so scared of Jaws I was afraid of swimming in lakes, or being in my… Read More »Album Premiere: Into the Deep – “Blackfin”
Kim Jonghyeon’s newest comeback snuck up on me, but he’s always a welcome presence in K-pop. Nu’est’s solo tracks did a good job tailoring each member’s personality to the music. I had a pretty clear idea of who they wanted to be as performers, and… Read More »Song Review: Kim Jonghyeon (Nu’est’s JR) – Motto