Music & Lyrics: Owning Yourself
In a society where it is not uncommon to be constantly judged or scrutinised, it can be difficult for one to follow their own heart or mind. The n…
Music
Versatile or Chaotic? Red Velvet Lose Direction with “The ReVe Festival Day 1”
Marking their fifth year since debut Red Velvet has returned with their sixth EP “The ReVe Festival Day 1” – the first of a series to come later i…
SB Mid-Year Review, 2019: Debuts with Impact
2019 has certainly been an eventful year so far in K-pop, in both good and bad ways. Luckily, balancing the torrent of front page headlines is an …
Chai Captivates with “Give and Take”
Since becoming champion of K-Pop Star Season 5, it took Chai three years before dropping her debut album, and it was anything but disappointing. Her d…
Yesung Embodies Innocence with “Pink Magic”
Yesung of Super Junior is back with an MV for the lead single of his third mini-album of the same name, “Pink Magic.” Super Junior’s most recent c…
“True Colours” Brings Out Yunho’s Musicality
TVXQ's Yunho is known for, amongst other things, constantly challenging himself, and for giving his all when he does. There's no surprise, then, t…
Side B: The Confidence of Gugudan
It’s hard to believe that it’s been three years since Gugudan debuted with “Wonderland”. In the interim, they’ve gone coy, catty, kooky, and confi…
Role Model or Disgrace? The Stakes of Founder Branding for Entertainment Companies
When discussing entertainment companies in South Korea, the top three companies surface immediately – SM Entertainment, YG Entertainment, and JYP …
Stray Kids’ “Side Effects” Takes Bold Risks
“My head hurts,” is a phrase that sums up my experience with Stray Kids’ latest title track, “Side Effects”. While the song falls under the same genre…
The SB Mixtape 06/20/2019: Let’s Rock
I've been drawn to loud songs in the past few months. Loud electronica, loud EDM, hardstyle, and very loud rock have been blasting out of my noise-can…