EVERGLOW is a group that I’ve definitely had my eye on for the past couple of years. Their music and aesthetic are both totally my style, and it’s not an exaggeration to say that I live for their comebacks. They reeled me in from the beginning with “Bon Bon Chocolat,” and I’ve been here everContinue reading “Knee Jerk Reaction: “First” by EVERGLOW”
Category Archives: Girl Groups
Knee Jerk Reaction: “Next Level” by aespa
Though aespa are still rookies, I get the sense they’re poised to become one of K-pop’s next big groups. They exploded onto the scene with “Black Mamba” last year, and people have been talking about them ever since. (Including my elementary school students, which I take as a good sign since they only know theContinue reading “Knee Jerk Reaction: “Next Level” by aespa”
Knee Jerk Reaction: “Ring Ring” by Rocket Punch
Out of the three girl groups who have made comebacks on the same day this week, I’m the least familiar with Rocket Punch. I know they’re from Woollim Entertainment and that one of the members is a former Produce 48 contestant… and that’s pretty much it. I have listened to their songs before, and IContinue reading “Knee Jerk Reaction: “Ring Ring” by Rocket Punch”
Knee Jerk Reaction: “We Go” by fromis_9
Normally I try to divide my attention between boy groups and girl groups as evenly as possible, but I feel like boy groups have kind of dominated the releases so far this year (in terms of quantity, not quality). So I’m thrilled that I get to write about MULTIPLE girl groups this week, and I’mContinue reading “Knee Jerk Reaction: “We Go” by fromis_9″
Knee Jerk Reaction: “Easy” by WJSN The Black
(Note that although I usually refer to this group as “Cosmic Girls” because I feel like it’s easier to read, this time I’ll be calling them “WJSN” to keep consistent with their subunit name.) Just after we got WJSN’s wonderful comeback “Unnatural,” they gave us the surprising yet delightful news that they were debuting anotherContinue reading “Knee Jerk Reaction: “Easy” by WJSN The Black”
Knee Jerk Reaction: “Dun Dun Dance” by Oh My Girl
As a fan of Oh My Girl who’s been around since almost the beginning, I’m so proud of all the success they’re enjoying now. Their path to the top was pretty slow and steady, and seeing their popularity soar in the time that I’ve lived in Korea has been immensely satisfying. That being said… I’mContinue reading “Knee Jerk Reaction: “Dun Dun Dance” by Oh My Girl”
Knee Jerk Reaction: “In the Morning” by ITZY
I’ll just come out and say it: I love ITZY so much. Normally, it’s pretty hard for me to get into a group that’s so much younger than I am – I’m a full decade ahead of oldest member Yeji – but I enjoy their music so much and I find it totally irresistible. IContinue reading “Knee Jerk Reaction: “In the Morning” by ITZY”
Knee Jerk Reaction: “GRATATA” by HOT ISSUE
Though I constantly say I’m not looking to pick up any more K-pop groups, I’ve been curious about HOT ISSUE’s debut. So far this year, I’ve written twice as many posts for male artists as I have for female artists. Therefore, I’m genuinely excited to see another girl group arrive on the scene. I’ll admit,Continue reading “Knee Jerk Reaction: “GRATATA” by HOT ISSUE”
Knee Jerk Reaction: “ASAP” by STAYC
STAYC are promising rookies who debuted late last year, and they seem to have a pretty strong following despite being less than six months old. (The music video for “ASAP” has racked up over 13 million views in under a week!) I don’t actually know much about them except that they’re produced by Black EyedContinue reading “Knee Jerk Reaction: “ASAP” by STAYC”
Knee Jerk Reaction: “Unnatural” by Cosmic Girls
Cosmic Girls is pretty high up on my list of K-pop groups that I think need more attention. They’re doing pretty well for themselves, and their names are fairly known within the industry… but after five years of activity, I don’t think they’ve gotten the recognition that they deserve. They’ve never had that one hitContinue reading “Knee Jerk Reaction: “Unnatural” by Cosmic Girls”
Katherine Does K-POP 