Girl’s Day Comeback Review: “I’ll Be Yours”

It took me forever to check out Girl’s Day because of their hiatus.  Now I totally wish that I had discovered them sooner, because I absolutely love them.  They have great music, great moves, and great style.  Hiatuses can be tough on a group’s relevancy, so they must be top tier girl if they’re still making waves after a year and a half. I know I’m making this post just as they’re finishing promotions, but I decided to go ahead because I truly loved everything about this comeback.  If you haven’t listened to “I’ll Be Yours,” you definitely should.

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Pristin Debut Review: “Wee Woo”

Pristin has a lot of recognition for a rookie group that just debuted a few weeks ago. Most of them competed on Produce 101, and they got two members into I.O.I. The remaining ones held a series of concerts last summer to introduce themselves to the public. Plus they’re the sister group to Seventeen, who is becoming very popular these days. Anticipation for them was definitely high. For all of these expectations, I think that “Wee Woo” is a pretty solid debut.  It might not be ground-breaking or innovative, but it shows that they’ve clearly mastered the basics. If they play their cards right, they could become a force to be reckoned with.

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Monsta X Comeback Review: “Beautiful”

Monsta X is hands down one of my favorite groups.  I like everything about them: music, choreography, MVs, personalities/variety sense – and yes, visuals.  While they’re pretty successful and well-known compared to other rookies, they have yet to really “hit it big.” Unfortunately, “Beautiful” is not smashing through the charts or racking up music show wins like I hoped it would.  But on the bright side, it shows all that Monsta X is capable of and proves that they’re a very skilled group.

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Highlight Review: “Plz Don’t Be Sad”

The group formerly known as Beast has definitely had some trying times. Original member Hyunseung left just about a year ago, and the remaining members departed from Cube to create their own agency at the end of 2016.  Though the contract renewal negotiations were over, name negotiations weren’t.  Cube had apparently just trademarked it and holds the rights to it for the next decade. And since that apparently wasn’t enough drama, Cube declared that they would be reforming Beast with Hyunseung, blindsiding everybody involved – including Hyunseung.

Despite all of these setbacks, the group rallied really quickly.  They chose the new name Highlight, the name of the last album they released with Cube (and as they put it, the first album with them as five). Now they’ve returned with a fun and lighthearted image.  Though fans were understandably worried about how they would fare after all of these hardships, this comeback (or is it actually a debut?) should assuage those fears.

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GOT7 Comeback Review: “Never Ever”

GOT7 has a special place in my heart because they got me into K-pop over a year ago. Though they’re not always my ultimate bias group (which changes frequently because of my fickle heart), they remain high on my list of favorites.  I was really looking forward to Flight Log: Arrival, and I wasn’t disappointed.  Their trilogy has had some ups and downs, but I think that “Never Ever” provides a nice conclusion.

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B.A.P. Comeback Review: “Wake Me Up”

In my last post, I mentioned that I liked BTOB more for their personalities than their music. I feel the opposite way about B.A.P.  I do enjoy their variety shows and broadcasts, but I literally became their fan because of one song. Last fall, “Skydive” smashed into my life to become one of my favorites.  I was really moved by their storyline they took on and the detail in their music video. “Wake Me Up” is also thought-provoking, but it takes it one step further. While many can probably relate to its subject, it’s based on B.A.P’s real experiences – which makes it all the more meaningful.

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BTOB Comeback Review: “Movie”

You know how sometimes you like a group for their personalities more than their music? That was me with BTOB. I think that they’re hilarious and I always look forward to their variety shows, but I just couldn’t get into their music.  Don’t get me wrong, I can tell that they’re immensely talented. But I never found a song of theirs that I would put on repeat or keep listening to after promotions.  Luckily they came back with “Movie,” and I love everything about it.

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GFriend Comeback Review: “Fingertip”

Normally, I avoid teasers because I find them misleading.  But GFriend’s teasers got me so hyped. The Awakening, indeed.  The popular girl group is clearly ready to their expand their horizons, and this comeback is supposed to signal a big turning point.  It turns out that “Fingertip” isn’t that different from their previous work, but it’s a solid step in a new direction.

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Taeyeon Comeback Review: “Fine”

Love her or hate her, Taeyeon is undeniably a major force in the K-pop industry.  Her album is charting well, and she got both an all-kill and a certified all-kill only a few days after the release – after the major changes to the chart, no less.  Her new album shows her at her best and proves her versatility.  “Fine” is another strong addition to her already impressive discography and helps solidify who she is as an artist.

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Gugudan Comeback Review: “A Girl Like Me”

I’ll admit it: I really only paid attention to gugudan because of the I.O.I connection. That is, I did at first.  As I got to know more about them, I came to appreciate them as a whole. They’re a very talented group with a lot of potential, and they have a lot of charm.  While I wasn’t that into “Wonderland,” I’m absolutely living for “A Girl Like Me.”  It’s quickly become one of my new favorite songs.

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