Seventeen’s “An Ode” Takes the Risk to Blossom

After nearly two years since their last full album, Teen, Age, Seventeen has taken the next step in their music career with An Ode. It has been an…

“Poison: Fear” Paints Seventeen’s Darkest Artistic Fears

"There's a picture of Uncle Walt up there. What does he remind you of? Don't think, answer. Go on." "A m- m- m- madman." "What kind of madman?" "A cr-…

Dance Exchange #7: Seventeen

There has been plenty said about Seventeen in terms of music. Another hallmark of Seventeen is their energetic, detailed, and synchronized choreog…

Side B: Seventeen’s Edgy Twist on Sensuality

Seventeen first broke onto the scene with an infectious, funk- and hip-hop-laced style of pop, establishing a stronghold in this sound and its acc…

Seventeen Display Unrelenting Energy with “Hit”

Long gone are the days when Seventeen were fresh-faced rookies from a struggling company with a low-quality, cheap-looking debut music video. A co…

K-pop Throwback: Seventeen’s “Adore U” is a Brilliant Debut

As Seventeen prepare for their summer comeback with “HIT”, we take a moment to stop and look back at their debut era, specifically their standout …

SB Mid-Year Review, 2019: Symbolism and Artistry Captivate in MVs

Amidst a sea of releases that do not seem particularly impressive, Kaitlin, Zea, and Karen discuss the MVs that caught their attention. Cinematogr…

SB Mid-Year Review, 2019: A Strong Year for Dance So Far

Dance is one of the hallmarks of K-pop, with almost every song (but ballads!) having some sort of choreography. Due to this, there are often so ma…

SB Mid-Year Review, 2019: Comebacks Showcasing Artistic Growth

While most of our Mid-Year Review discussions zoom in on a particular aspect -- dances, albums, MVs -- the comebacks category looks at the way the…

Prison Life of Fools: More Than Just a Mafia Game

As a K-pop fan, one should be no stranger to the mafia game – idols are well-known for playing mafia for their reality shows or in their off-time,…