written by: drowningn00b I wrote Brave Girls off last summer. When they lost the Brave Brothers summer song battle with the far superior SISTAR, I thought it was the end of them, but I was proven wrong when Yejin was the guest female singer on the Electroboyz comeback single, “Ma Boy 2”. And now there’s … Continue reading »
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[Review][Album] OK PUNK! – “OK PUNK!”
written by: drowningn00b Like other actors that go down this route, Kim Ok Bin thought she had what it took to form a band and went so far as to release a debut EP, “OK PUNK!“. It’s not what you think it is, however. The sub-header to this EP, “Warning! Beware of Real Punk!” is not … Continue reading »
[Review][Single] Nuol – “Get Off My Back”
written by: drowningn00b Nuol, as a rap artist, has always been below my radar. He has everything going for him, solid delivery style, good production behind his beats, and collaborations with artists I follow and like. However, he’s never grabbed my attention – his new single begged me to reconsider. Nuol’s new single “내 뒤에 … Continue reading »
[FULL MV] Gil Sung Hoon – “You Left Me In Frozen Time”
Gil Sung Hoon (a.k.a SHINee‘s Minho‘s cousin) dropped this lovely song on February 6. Considering that I didn’t have a clue of its existence, I’m posting it now because I think it’s deserving of a listen. Check out the MV below! == “너를 잃고 나의 시간은 멈춰 버렸다 (You Left Me In Frozen Time” MV … Continue reading »
[Review][Single] Big Bang – “Blue”
written by: McRoth Introducing the greatest thing to have graced your ears in the last month: Big Bang‘s lead single, “Blue“! I find it interesting that YG Entertainment is leading their comebacks with ballads. Having been known as the pseudo-hip hop headquarters of K-pop for God knows how long, YG is making very different moves … Continue reading »
[Review][Album] miss A – “Touch”
Boy do I love me some miss A. Something about them suddenly clicked for me last year with their album “A Class“, which I thought was pretty, classy, and extra sassy – just how I like it. Still, I don’t think I can say that I had high expectations for their 2012 comeback, as I … Continue reading »
[MV Teaser] Brave Girls – “Nowadays You”
It sounds like Brave Girls are over that weird ass rasta stuff from last year. == “Nowadays You (요즘 너)” MV Teaser == Thank. GOD.
[Op-Ed] The Live Album: SHINee’s “SHINee World” vs. 2NE1′s “NOLZA!”
written by: Drowningn00b Concerts are awesome. Unlike music programs, most if not all ticket buyers are at concerts to see the main act and are excited for the opportunity to do so. Fans sing along to every song, dance at every chance, and are just ready for a good time. That energy and fandom however … Continue reading »
[Review][Single] EXID – “Whoz That Girl”
written by: McRoth EXID — comprised of Dami, Hae Ryung, Hani, Jung Hwa, LE, and leader Yoo Ji — is this week’s newest addition to the over saturated K-pop scene of girl groups. Created by Shinsadong Tiger, EXID is already basking in attention generated by the hype machine, and they recently launched their official debut with their lead single, “Whoz That Girl“. “Whoz That … Continue reading »
[Review][Single] New York Love Diary – “What Should I Do”
written by: McRoth Indie group New York Love Diary has released the very perky single “What Should I Do” this week, and I think I may be infatuated, you guys. The group revealed “What Should I Do” on Valentine’s Day, which kind of added a framework to the song for me when I first listened to it. … Continue reading »
[Review][Album] Evan – “Trying Not To Remember”
written by: McRoth Need a good album to calm your nerves? Well, you’re in luck because I found one that might do the trick. Ballad singer Yoo Ho Seok – stage name Evan – has been serenading listeners since 1999 as a member of the boy band Click-B. After the band’s split in 2002, Evan flew to study overseas, coming … Continue reading »
[Review][Single] SPEED – “Lovey Dovey Plus”
written by: McRoth Co-Ed‘s male sub-unit, SPEED, has debuted with one of the most absurd singles to date. Promoted as a “homage” to T-ara‘s “Lovey Dovey“, SPEED has recently added to Core Contents Media‘s back catalogue with their debut single, “Lovey Dovey Plus” – a basic carbon copy of a basic carbon copy – and will proceed to … Continue reading »