2017 so far has been a crazy year for music, especially in K-pop. There’s so many comebacks and debuts that it’s hard to keep track of it all. So many good songs have been released this year, some that deserve more recognition. So in no particular order, here’s my top 10 favorite songs from 2017…so far. GUGUDAN – A GIRL LIKE ME Okay, now this … Continue reading MY TOP 10 K-POP SONGS OF 2017…SO FAR
Hey everyone. I know it’s been a while since I’ve written anything. Last month, I was out of the country for two weeks for my cousin’s wedding, but I was able to catch up on some new Kpop releases during my vacation. I’ll probably make several posts on them when I get the chance. But, onto today’s topic. I was able to attend KCON NY … Continue reading KCON NY 2017 – RECAP
Korea’s monster girl group is back with quirkiness and aliens? I know I’m a week late, but I wanted to gather all my thoughts about Twice’s newest track, ‘Signal,’ produced by JYP. As many of you know, Twice has been killing the Kpop scene over the past two years with their infectious songs and cute choreography. So when it was announced that they were coming … Continue reading TWICE GOES INTERGALACTIC WITH ‘SIGNAL’
KARD is back again with their third track, ‘Rumor.’ The four member co-ed group from DSP Media dropped their third single today, which is a follow-up from their previous tracks, ‘Oh Na Na’ and ‘Don’t Recall.’ ‘Rumor’ is the final pre-debut track from the group, before they make their official debut this year. ‘Rumor’ follows the same tropical vein as the previous two singles, but has … Continue reading KARD RETURNS WITH ‘RUMOR’
The day has finally arrived. Minzy has made her solo debut with her first mini album titled, ‘Minzy Work 01 Uno.’ This is Minzy’s return to music since leaving 2NE1 and YG Entertainment last year. The title track, ‘NiNaNo’ is an upbeat dance track featuring rapper Flowsik. At first listen, it sounded a bit weird, but after a couple of listens, it turned out to … Continue reading MINZY FINALLY MAKES HER SOLO DEBUT WITH ‘MINZY WORK 01 UNO’
Finally, Winner has returned with new music. ‘Really Really’ and ‘Fool’ are two new tracks off of their first single album, Fate Number For. This is the first time the group has released new music since Nam Taehyun made the decision to leave the group in November 2016, due to mental health issues. ‘Really Really’ is a fun and breezy dance track, while ‘Fool’ is a slower … Continue reading WINNER IS BACK (FINALLY) WITH ‘REALLY REALLY’ & ‘FOOL’
Oh My Girl joins the April comeback spree with an upbeat and cheery track titled ‘Coloring Book.’ Oh My Girl is an eight-member group who debuted in 2015 is under WM Entertainment, the same agency that houses B1A4. This is the group’s first comeback without member JinE, who is taking a hiatus from the group to recover from anorexia. ‘Coloring Book’ is a track with blaring horns … Continue reading OH MY GIRL RETURNS WITH ‘COLORING BOOK’
“We are Pristin!” Continue reading SAY HELLO TO PRISTIN WITH ‘WEE WOO’
That BTS reign just won’t let up. BTS dropped their second music video, ‘Not Today’, from their repackaged album, ‘Wings: You Never Walk Alone.’ Unlike ‘Spring Day,’ this second track is more upbeat and pulse-pounding. The video consists of BTS running along the desert with backup dancers dressed in all-black, along with some hard-hitting choreography. The track itself is a jam. It reminds me of ‘Fire,’ … Continue reading BTS DROPS ANOTHER BANGER WITH ‘NOT TODAY’
On February 16th, Kpop’s hottest new coed group, K.A.R.D released their new single, Don’t Recall. This is the group’s second single, following their debut single, Oh Na Na, which was released in December 2016. If you are wondering who this new group is, they consist of four members: J.Seph, BM, Somin, and Jiwoo. They are formed by their agency, DSP Media, and have been gaining a lot of attention from international … Continue reading K.A.R.D RELEASES THE JAM OF 2017 SO FAR WITH ‘DON’T RECALL’
