Reviewing recent K-pop comebacks

H yunA was born to be a performer.  Having been in the K-pop industry since she was just 13-years-old, HyunA has certainly learned how to put on a show. Add in her distinct sound and style, and there’s truly no one that can compare, even 15 years later, as HyunA shines like the star she is on “I’m Not Cool.”  With an ethno-thrash, oriental-inspired drop that countries in the Eurovisi...

I t’s about time that DREAMCATCHER got the appreciation they deserve.  With their one-of-a-kind pop-rock concept, DREAMCATCHER has created a niche for themselves in the K-pop world. Combined with their impeccable discography and intricate performances, there’s nothing stopping DREAMCATCHER from reaching the highest heights of success, as they’ve been steadily making their way up to.  [Dystop...

I ’ve already done a separate write-up on I Burn, so I’m not going to repeat myself. You can read it here. 7 / 10 ...

M CND are truly a group of all-rounders, with each of the five members—Castle J, BIC, Minjae, Huijin and Win—excelling in singing, rapping and dancing. Considering how young the group is, with an average age of 18 (and the fact that I, a 17-year-old, am older than three of the five members), the swagger and charisma they possess, both in the studio and on stage, is incredible, as they conti...

F rom losing three members—one of whom was the leader of the group—to encountering controversy for music that was completely out of their control, Cherry Bullet has had a rocky two years since their debut.  Despite this, they continue to outdo themselves with each and every comeback, and “Love So Sweet” is no exception. Whether it’s the nostalgia-tinged synths, vocals drenched in re...