Teen Top was actually the first group from the second generation (or is it third?) that I checked out. They motivated me to venture outside of the currently trending groups and really check out all the artists K-pop had to offer. It sounds cheesy, but if it weren’t for them I might be a veryContinue reading “Teen Top Comeback Review: “Love Is””
Category Archives: Boy Groups
Winner Comeback Review: “Really Really” and “Fool”
YG’s organization is a running joke with K-pop fans (the company, not Yang Hyung Suk). Creatively, they’re on fire – their artists are widely acknowledged for their talent and popularity, often dominating charts and music shows. But in terms of planning, they’re a hot mess. “In the YG dungeon” has become the term for the many artists whoContinue reading “Winner Comeback Review: “Really Really” and “Fool””
Produce 101 Season 2 Episode 1 Recap: Let the Battle Begin
I’m a little bit behind, but I’m so excited for the new season of Produce 101. I got super into it last year. Season 2 has been surrounded by a lot of negative press already, with reports of unfair treatment, the sordid pasts of various contestants coming to light, and MNET subsequently trying to hush them up aboutContinue reading “Produce 101 Season 2 Episode 1 Recap: Let the Battle Begin”
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 winsContinue reading “Monsta X Comeback Review: “Beautiful””
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 itContinue reading “Highlight Review: “Plz Don’t Be Sad””
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 hasContinue reading “GOT7 Comeback Review: “Never Ever””
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 movedContinue reading “B.A.P. Comeback Review: “Wake Me Up””
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 foundContinue reading “BTOB Comeback Review: “Movie””
BTS Comeback Review: “Spring Day” and “Not Today”
Last year saw BTS’s meteoric rise to the top, and it doesn’t look like they’re going anywhere. They smashed all kinds of records with Wings and “Blood Sweat and Tears,” and they continue to do so with their repackage You Never Walk Alone. Their latest comeback is very typical BTS: good music, meaningful lyrics, intricate choreography,Continue reading “BTS Comeback Review: “Spring Day” and “Not Today””
NCT Dream Comeback Review: “My First and Last”
NCT did well with their various debuts, but it seems like they’ve really stepped up their game this year. “Limitless” was awesome, and I’m really liking “My First and Last.” While I’m fairly concerned about how much rest Mark and Haechan got these past few months, I think that this is a really great comeback for NCTContinue reading “NCT Dream Comeback Review: “My First and Last””
Katherine Does K-POP 