(Yes I know that WayV sings in Chinese and is not *technically* K-pop, but I still want to talk about them a bit.) After a 2020 filled with nothing but highs for NCT, WayV is the first unit to kick off what’s sure to be another jam-packed year. Though I’ve always felt they’re slightly underratedContinue reading “Knee Jerk Reaction: “Kick Back” by WayV”
Category Archives: Boy Groups
Knee Jerk Reaction: “Why Why Why” by iKON
I always feel so bad for iKON. Even though they’re from a big company and have more advantages than others, they’re still treated so badly. Their career has had a lot of highs and lows compared to other groups who debuted around the same time. And while those highs brought great things, those lows cameContinue reading “Knee Jerk Reaction: “Why Why Why” by iKON”
Knee Jerk Reaction: “Get Away” by VERIVERY
Like many idols I’ve been writing about recently, VERIVERY is a group that I know of but don’t know well. I watched their first music video back when they debuted, which I found pleasant but a little young for my personal tastes. And I enjoyed seeing them on Road to Kingdom, but for some reasonContinue reading “Knee Jerk Reaction: “Get Away” by VERIVERY”
Knee Jerk Reaction: “Fireworks (I’m the One)” by ATEEZ
I feel slightly embarrassed to admit it, but I genuinely don’t know ATEEZ that well. I could tell you the names of about three members, but I couldn’t correctly identify them in a group picture. And I’ve listened to all their songs at least once, but I only really remember a few. It’s seriously toContinue reading “Knee Jerk Reaction: “Fireworks (I’m the One)” by ATEEZ”
Knee Jerk Reaction: “Beautiful Beautiful” by ONF
One of the main things I took away from Road to Kingdom is that ONF is insanely talented yet criminally underrated. Luckily, it seems like their appearance on that program has started to pay off. Since I’m late to the party as always, I can tell you that ONF just won their very first musicContinue reading “Knee Jerk Reaction: “Beautiful Beautiful” by ONF”
Review: “Don’t Call Me” by SHINee
Let’s all stage whisper together, everyone: “SHINee’s back.” (Well, they’ve been back for over a week… but I’m behind as usual.) It’s been a long two and a half years as most of the members fulfilled their military service, but one of South Korea’s most popular 2nd generation groups has finally returned with another fantasticContinue reading “Review: “Don’t Call Me” by SHINee”
Knee Jerk Reaction: “Cinema” by CIX
Rising rookie group CIX has made their latest comeback. (Well, they did several days ago… but I’m just getting to it now because my week has been crazy ^^”’) Much like most of the boy groups I’ve covered so far this year, my knowledge of CIX is rather limited and I don’t follow them thatContinue reading “Knee Jerk Reaction: “Cinema” by CIX”
Knee Jerk Reaction: “Burn It” by Golden Child
As you might have noticed, I’m not super familiar with most of the boy groups I’ve covered so far this month – I check out every comeback and I (probably) know everyone’s name, but my knowledge usually ends there. Golden Child, however, is a group that I’ve been interested in since their debut. I’ve seenContinue reading “Knee Jerk Reaction: “Burn It” by Golden Child”
Knee Jerk Reaction: “My Turn” by CRAVITY
Out of all the rookies that debuted last year, CRAVITY was one of the few I truly got excited about. I tried so hard to be firm about not adding more groups to my already huge list, but CRAVITY ruined my plans. In fact, I loved their debut song so much that it made itContinue reading “Knee Jerk Reaction: “My Turn” by CRAVITY”
Knee Jerk Reaction: “No Diggity” by ONEUS
ONEUS is another boy group that I sort of follow but haven’t really gotten into yet – although I HAVE finally learned to correctly pronounce their name as “One us” and not “Oh news” like I was doing for the past TWO YEARS. (Lesson learned: always check the names in Hangul.) I really enjoyed watchingContinue reading “Knee Jerk Reaction: “No Diggity” by ONEUS”
Katherine Does K-POP 