Apr
6
Unsung Artists: March 2019
Spring sprung with gusto this March, and the K-pop comeback calendar was in ful…
Author: Kaitlin Miller
Mar
9
Jus2 Serve up Sultry Sounds on “Focus”
Subunits are a tried and true way for idol groups to experiment with their soun…
Feb
28
(G)I-dle Stumble with “Senorita”
The Latin trend in K-pop is still alive and well. Though Cube’s rookie girl gro…
Feb
22
Monsta X Bare Their Teeth with “Alligator”
K-pop already has its fair share of wolves, gorillas, lions, cats and butterfli…
Feb
5
Unsung Artists: January 2019
The first month of the new year is a time to shake off the past and to resolve …
Jan
24
Seventeen’s “Home” Defies Expectations
K-pop loves lore. Many groups have built up entire worlds and backstories aroun…
Jan
16
Music & Lyrics: Girl Groups Weaponize Their Sexuality with a “Bang”
"Bang bang bang," "du-ddu du-ddu du," "pew pew" and "ppangya ppangya" -- gunsho…
Jan
10
iKon Are Young, Wild and Not OK in “I’m OK”
Since debuting in 2015, iKon have tried on various concepts on the spectrum bet…
Jan
4
Chungha Flirts With Her Dark Side in “Gotta Go”
2018 was the year of the female solo K-pop artist, with queens BoA, IU and Taey…
Dec
4
BTS, Iz One and How Tensions Between Korea and Japan Play Out in K-pop
Idols' scandals rarely make headlines outside of Korea and the K-pop fandom. Bu…