Anyone remember short-lived boy group MASC? They had a couple of bangers, but unfortunately disbanded before they could establish much of a discography. Members Heejae and Ireah appeared on last year’s Peak Time series and have now re-debuted as duo SEVENUS. The idea of a… Read More »Song Review: SEVENUS – Want You Back
Boy group Xodiac are coming up on their first year anniversary this April, and what better way to celebrate than a pleasant pop track with the airy ease of a fan song? Longtime readers will know I usually equate “pleasant” with “boring,” and this really… Read More »Song Review: Xodiac – Heyday
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… Read More »Buried Treasure: Infinite V (Sungkyu & Woohyun) – Beautiful
Way back in 2001 when reality TV was still in its infancy, the American iteration of manufacture-a-pop-group series Popstars resulted in the formation of girl group Eden’s Crush. Over two decades later, they’re most notable for introducing Nicole Scherzinger (of Pussycat Dolls fame) to the… Read More »Song Review: VCHA – Only One
It’s taken awhile, but artists and agencies have figured out how to keep momentum going as idols make their mandatory military enlistment. It used to be unheard of to deliver “new” content during these extended hiatuses, but now it’s become commonplace to record music and… Read More »Song Review: V (BTS) – FRI(END)S