As some of my regular readers might know, I don’t spend a *ton* of time listening to solo artists. I cover a decent amount of them on my blog, but this is a rather new development that’s part of an effort to expand my horizons. So as a result, I’m not super familiar with Somi’sContinue reading “Knee Jerk Reaction: “Dumb Dumb” by Jeon Somi”
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Knee Jerk Reaction: “BEcause” by Dreamcatcher
I feel like I always say this whenever I talk about Dreamcatcher, but I’m just constantly impressed by how they’ve done so much with one concept – and a very niche one, at that. Most K-pop groups change their signature style as time goes by, but Dreamcatcher has kept us entertained and intrigued by theirContinue reading “Knee Jerk Reaction: “BEcause” by Dreamcatcher”
Knee Jerk Reaction: “Rose” by D.O
Now that I’ve wrapped up my K-Pop Starter Kit posts (for the time being), I can finally go back to writing reactions! I know it’s only been like two and a half weeks, but K-pop moves so fast that it feels a lot longer – and I have a whole list of artists I wantContinue reading “Knee Jerk Reaction: “Rose” by D.O”
Knee Jerk Reaction: “Permission to Dance” by BTS
BTS sure knows how to strike while the iron is hot: “Butter” is still going strong with no signs of slowing down, but now they’ve added “Permission to Dance” to the mix. Their third English single is a happy tune specifically meant to spread hope and cheer in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, andContinue reading “Knee Jerk Reaction: “Permission to Dance” by BTS”
Knee Jerk Reaction: “Weekend” by Taeyeon
I don’t really follow K-pop soloists as closely as I do K-pop groups, but I always love listening to Taeyeon. And one of the major reasons why is because her discography is so diverse and interesting. Though she certainly has her own unique artistic color and flair, her voice is also versatile enough to suitContinue reading “Knee Jerk Reaction: “Weekend” by Taeyeon”
Knee Jerk Reaction: “Beam Beam” by Jeon Soyeon
(G)I-DLE’s leader and resident composer Jeon Soyeon is the latest female idol to make her solo debut. Well, she’s dropped a few digital singles before… but this is the first time she’s had an official fully-promoted solo release with a mini-album and everything. Plus she’s the first (G)I-DLE member to get one, so it’s allContinue reading “Knee Jerk Reaction: “Beam Beam” by Jeon Soyeon”
Knee Jerk Reaction: “Tear Drop” by SF9
Now that I’m officially on summer break, I can FINALLY start checking out July comebacks. (After promotions are already over… SIGH) First up is SF9, a group that’s quite near and dear to my heart these days. I’ve been following them since their debut, and I even went to a fan meeting they had inContinue reading “Knee Jerk Reaction: “Tear Drop” by SF9″
Knee Jerk Reaction: “Make It” by 2PM
It’s been nearly five years, but 2PM has finally made their much-anticipated and long-awaited return as a full group. Plus this is the first time a group has been able to make a comeback with a member who changed agencies, which hopefully means it will be possible for others in the same situation. Though IContinue reading “Knee Jerk Reaction: “Make It” by 2PM”
Knee Jerk Reaction: “Hello Future” by NCT Dream
Given NCT Dream’s massive – and I mean MASSIVE – explosion of popularity in South Korea this spring, having a repackage makes total sense. Unfortunately for me, my habit of going all-in on a group’s comeback and then taking a break from them is not conducive to repackages. “Hot Sauce” took over most of myContinue reading “Knee Jerk Reaction: “Hello Future” by NCT Dream”
Knee Jerk Reaction: “PTT (Paint the Town)” by LOONA
Though LOONA is incredibly popular with international K-pop fans, I must confess I’ve never been super invested in them. I certainly admire their creativity and ambition, and I respect how their discography is so diverse and spans many genres (including their pre-debut solo and subunit work). But at the end of the day, most theirContinue reading “Knee Jerk Reaction: “PTT (Paint the Town)” by LOONA”
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