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[Review][Album] OK PUNK! – “OK PUNK!”

[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] Big Bang – “Blue”

[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][Single] EXID – “Whoz That Girl”

[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] SPEED – “Lovey Dovey Plus”

[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 »

[Review][Single] Stellar – “UFO”

[Review][Single] Stellar – “UFO”

written by: Drowningn00b I’m not the first to say the rookie idol scene expands with every year ~ no ~ every month. Six Bomb, Spica, Girl’s Day, etc. It becomes a job in and of itself to keep up! Stellar is among the new class of girl groups for February, debuting with releasing their second … Continue reading »

[Review][Album] Sweet Sorrow – “Viva”

[Review][Album] Sweet Sorrow – “Viva”

written by: Drowningn00b The human voice is a varied tool. It can beat box, scat, rap, chant, and yodel. It can make you happy, sad, angry, romantic, think or sleepy. I am a fan of group harmonies, whether that comes in the form of vocal trios, choirs, barbershop quintets or duets. The interplay between the … Continue reading »