BTS Stays Experimental with “Map of the Soul: Persona”
BTS has accomplished a lot over the course of their careers so far: from music show trophies and clinching daesangs to winning at the Billboard Mu…
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K-pop Indie Gem: DALsooobin
Readers familiar with 3rd generation K-pop girl group, Dal Shabet, may also be familiar with today’s Indie Gem – singer and songwriter, DALsooobin…
Black Pink Frustrates with “Kill This Love”
It's April. Indulge me for a bit, but let's talk about memes. I usually start my reviews with an in-depth introduction to the artist in question, but s…
Black Pink’s “Kill This Love” is an Aesthetic Mess
2019 is proving to be an ambitious year for Black Pink, what with their American debut, touring North America and Europe, and slot performing at n…
Bolbbalgan4 Redefine Spring in “Youth Diary 1: Flower Energy”
Just in time for the spring, talented duo Bolbbalgan4 have returned once again with Youth Diary 1: Flower Energy. True to their usual style, Bolbb…
JBJ95 are Predictable in “Awake”
Following their debut in October 2018, JBJ95 made a return with their second mini-album. Comprising members Kenta and Sanggyun, the duo released A…
Indie Gem: Slchld
"Tired of lame people" reads the bio on Slchld’s Soundcloud page. What a big mood, as millennials would say whenever they chance upon something re…
Side B: Spring into Spring with Busker Busker
As we approach April, the signs of spring are everywhere – the birds are singing, the sun is shining, flowers are blooming and Busker Busker are b…
Stray Kids Mature with Poise in “Clé 1 : Miroh”
Stray Kids celebrated 1 year of debut with the release of their fourth EP, Clé 1 : Miroh. The group was one of the most successful rookies of 2018…
The SB Mixtape, 3/28/2018: Women Not Ladies
It has become an increasingly difficult time in entertainment, with many male entertainers being implicated in behaviour that may leave K-pop fans…