Before I talk about NCT Dream, I just want to say how excited I am that NCT has become so popular in Korea recently. I remember when I first came here in 2019, and I told my students NCT was one of my favorite K-pop groups. I figured it was possible they would have heardContinue reading “Knee Jerk Reaction: “Hot Sauce” by NCT Dream”
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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: “Not the End” by Highlight
Sorry for the delay on this post! Normally I try to do reactions within a week of a song’s release, but I’m super behind because I’ve been writing material for the K-pop Starter Kit. I debated just moving on to this week’s music, but I didn’t want to skip over Highlight because I’m quite fondContinue reading “Knee Jerk Reaction: “Not the End” by Highlight”
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: “Ugly Dance” by ONF
It’s been a long time coming, but ONF is FINALLY getting the attention they deserve. After receiving their first ever music show win with “Beautiful Beautiful” in February – a major milestone achievement – they’ve made a quick turnaround and released “Ugly Dance” as their repackage single. While I already liked it from the start,Continue reading “Knee Jerk Reaction: “Ugly Dance” by ONF”
Knee Jerk Reaction: “Drunk-Dazed” by ENHYPEN
I’m honestly so behind with ENHYPEN that it’s not even funny. I didn’t have time to watch I-LAND when it aired last year, so I decided I wouldn’t spend too much time on them until I did. (I like watching survival shows because it helps me get to know a group better.) Per usual, IContinue reading “Knee Jerk Reaction: “Drunk-Dazed” by ENHYPEN”
Knee Jerk Reaction: “CLOSE” by AB6IX
For some reason, I just don’t click with AB6IX like I do with other groups – and it’s driving me nuts because I REALLY want to. I’m familiar with most of the members because of Produce 101 and Wanna One, both of which I was very invested in, and I truly want them to doContinue reading “Knee Jerk Reaction: “CLOSE” by AB6IX”
Knee Jerk Reaction: “Scared” by P1Harmony
Welcome to another edition of me reacting to a boy group I know next to nothing about! P1Harmony is the newest group from FNC Entertainment, which is basically the only thing I know about them. I have no idea what any of the members’ names are, and I couldn’t even tell you how many guysContinue reading “Knee Jerk Reaction: “Scared” by P1Harmony”
Knee Jerk Reaction: “Inside Out” by NU’EST
YAY NU’EST IS BACK! I feel like I’m not as vocal about them on this blog as I should be, but they’re genuinely one of my favorite boy groups. I have a particularly soft spot for them because I followed their Produce 101 journey so closely. Watching them go from a little-known group on theContinue reading “Knee Jerk Reaction: “Inside Out” by NU’EST”
Katherine Does K-POP 