Pentagon is truly a group that’s been through so much. I’ve detailed their ups and downs in some posts before, and I probably will again once I resume my Road to Kingdom recaps. So this time, I’ll just say that last year was thankfully a turning point for them in many ways. They poured aContinue reading “Knee Jerk Reaction: “Do or Not” by Pentagon”
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Knee Jerk Reaction: “Ponzoña” by PURPLE KISS
FINALLY, I get to write about a girl group again! Nothing against boy groups, but I feel like I’ve been covering so many of them lately. And I normally listen to an even mix of both, so I’ve been feeling rather out of balance for a while. Thankfully, PURPLE KISS has provided me with somethingContinue reading “Knee Jerk Reaction: “Ponzoña” by PURPLE KISS”
Knee Jerk Reaction: “I Like You” by Ciipher
This week is a super busy one for K-pop – not only are several groups having comebacks, but we also have a few rookies making their debut. First up is Ciipher, formed by veteran soloist Rain under his own agency Rain Company. Some of the members might already be familiar to you – especially ifContinue reading “Knee Jerk Reaction: “I Like You” by Ciipher”
Knee Jerk Reaction: “On the Ground” by Rosé
Rosé’s song is FINALLY here! After many months (and a couple years) of promises, YG has finally delivered and brought us the much anticipated solo debut of BLACKPINK’s main vocalist. While I’m constantly frustrated by YG and their annoying delay tactics, I have to say: when they get something right, they really get it right.Continue reading “Knee Jerk Reaction: “On the Ground” by Rosé”
Knee Jerk Reaction: “Kick Back” by WayV
(Yes I know that WayV sings in Chinese and is not *technically* K-pop, but I still want to talk about them a bit.) After a 2020 filled with nothing but highs for NCT, WayV is the first unit to kick off what’s sure to be another jam-packed year. Though I’ve always felt they’re slightly underratedContinue reading “Knee Jerk Reaction: “Kick Back” by WayV”
Knee Jerk Reaction: “Why Why Why” by iKON
I always feel so bad for iKON. Even though they’re from a big company and have more advantages than others, they’re still treated so badly. Their career has had a lot of highs and lows compared to other groups who debuted around the same time. And while those highs brought great things, those lows cameContinue reading “Knee Jerk Reaction: “Why Why Why” by iKON”
Knee Jerk Reaction: “Get Away” by VERIVERY
Like many idols I’ve been writing about recently, VERIVERY is a group that I know of but don’t know well. I watched their first music video back when they debuted, which I found pleasant but a little young for my personal tastes. And I enjoyed seeing them on Road to Kingdom, but for some reasonContinue reading “Knee Jerk Reaction: “Get Away” by VERIVERY”
Knee Jerk Reaction: “Fireworks (I’m the One)” by ATEEZ
I feel slightly embarrassed to admit it, but I genuinely don’t know ATEEZ that well. I could tell you the names of about three members, but I couldn’t correctly identify them in a group picture. And I’ve listened to all their songs at least once, but I only really remember a few. It’s seriously toContinue reading “Knee Jerk Reaction: “Fireworks (I’m the One)” by ATEEZ”
Knee Jerk Reaction: “Beautiful Beautiful” by ONF
One of the main things I took away from Road to Kingdom is that ONF is insanely talented yet criminally underrated. Luckily, it seems like their appearance on that program has started to pay off. Since I’m late to the party as always, I can tell you that ONF just won their very first musicContinue reading “Knee Jerk Reaction: “Beautiful Beautiful” by ONF”
Knee Jerk Reaction: “Tail” by Sunmi
Sunmi’s solo career has been absolutely flourishing over the last several years. She always delivers catchy as hell songs filled with her own eclectic flair, truly marching to the beat of her own drum. “Tail” fits right into that unique musical world she’s built for herself post-JYP, but it also reminds me of the musicContinue reading “Knee Jerk Reaction: “Tail” by Sunmi”
Katherine Does K-POP 