The SB Mixtape 3/19/2020: Growing Pains
Sometimes there are days when you reminisce. You look back on the past and replay those moments over and over again in your mind, wondering if you…
Tag: BTS
BTS’ “Black Swan” is Depressing, but Necessary
Before we get into the MV review of BTS' "Black Swan", allow me to share my experience as someone who loves art. Since young, I've always enjoyed …
From Underdogs to Saviors: BTS Struggle with Ambitious Concepts in “ON” MV
Fans of BTS are familiar with the group's intricate and well thought out MVs that engage with the conceptual ideas behind each comeback. With the …
BTS Lose Their Way in “Map of the Soul: 7”
Anyone who has followed BTS from the beginning of their journey has witnessed history in the making. When they first hit Western headlines with th…
Music & Lyrics: Sweet Revenge
With spring around the corner and Valentine's Day reminding us of romance, February is the month of love. Love is a powerful emotion, and countles…
“’ON’ Kinetic Manifesto Film” Showcases BTS’ Power as Performers
BTS are back with their new album Map Of The Soul: 7, titled to reflect both the number of years since their debut and the synergy between the sev…
Connect, BTS in NYC Unites Human, Environment, Music, and Art
Connect. con·nect | \ kə-ˈnekt. An intransitive verb. To become joined. In the lead up to the release of Map of the Soul: 7, BTS’ embarked on the…
SB Decade in Review: Music Video (Performance)
We've covered songs of the decade and had a retrospective on how Korean hip-hop has evolved, so it only makes sense that we also talk about music …
Music & Lyrics: The Woes of Passion
People who have followed their passions will know that it's naive to advise someone to actually follow their passion. Yes, it is as fun and exciti…
SB Decade in Review: A Song a Year, Part 2 (2015-2019)
As we cross over into the 2020s, retrospectives on the past decade of K-pop are abound. Year on year, the shifts in the K-pop scene may not be ap…