These are turbulent times for K-pop’s second generation, especially for female idols. In the past year, we’ve seen so many iconic girl groups disband: Kara, 4minute, 2NE1, Wonder Girls, and my personal favorite Sistar (*sobs*). With all these unexpected goodbyes, it’s kind of a miracle Girls’ Generation made it to the ten year mark. TheContinue reading “SNSD Comeback Review: “Holiday” and “All Night””
Category Archives: Comebacks
Twice Comeback Review: “Signal”
Sometimes I feel like I have a love-hate relationship with Twice. I really like them, but I get frustrated because I think JYP isn’t using them to their full potential (the agency, not the person). They have catchy songs, appealing personalities, and stunning visuals – but we all know that by now. I wanted toContinue reading “Twice Comeback Review: “Signal””
VIXX Comeback Review: “Shangri-La”
Concepts are very big in K-pop, but they can also be very tricky. Rookie groups often struggle to find one that works, and veteran groups might consider them limiting. Vixx, however, has turned concepts into their greatest asset. Part of their popularity comes from their ability to bring their ideas to life. The concept is the foundation ofContinue reading “VIXX Comeback Review: “Shangri-La””
K.A.R.D. Comeback Review: “Rumor”
Is there anything K.A.R.D. can’t do? They’ve got an international following most K-pop groups would kill to have, and they haven’t even officially debuted yet! Who’d have thought six months ago that they’d be popular enough to tour the Americas? I was already on board with them back when they came out with “Oh Na Na,” but I findContinue reading “K.A.R.D. Comeback Review: “Rumor””
SF9 Comeback Review: “Easy Love”
I’ve mentioned before that my main focus with SF9 is (or was) their dancing, because they’ve been pushed as FNC’s first male dance group. As long as their choreography is great, I was satisfied – I didn’t mind if other elements weren’t as interesting. But SF9 is pushing themselves, and “Easy Love” shows that they’reContinue reading “SF9 Comeback Review: “Easy Love””
EXID Comeback: “Night Rather Than Day”
I’m a little on the fence with EXID. I like the group themselves (Hani is one of my top biases), and I like their music. But none of their songs have really grabbed at me. The only one was “Up and Down,” which I definitely overplayed to death. I was slightly skeptical when they announced a newContinue reading “EXID Comeback: “Night Rather Than Day””
Teen Top Comeback Review: “Love Is”
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””
Dreamcatcher Comeback Review: “Good Night”
Dreamcatcher has definitely gotten a lot of interest from the international community in the past few months. The girls are clearly going all in on the dark horror aesthetic, and so far it looks like it’s paying off. While “Chase Me” already ventured into the supernatural, “Good Night” goes full-on occult – and I’m happyContinue reading “Dreamcatcher Comeback Review: “Good Night””
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””
Oh My Girl Comeback Review: “Coloring Book”
I have such a soft spot for Oh My Girl. There’s just something about them that’s so endearing. Anything they do puts a big smile on my face, so I was heavily anticipating “Coloring Book.” I think that this comeback has been a little divisive; either you love it or hate it. I happen toContinue reading “Oh My Girl Comeback Review: “Coloring Book””
Katherine Does K-POP 