Spotlight:
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100% Deep Dive: Twelve Years And They Can’t Say Goodbye
(TW: discussion of death and mental health, mention of suicide) 100% was formed in September of 2012—they’re just coming up on their 12th anniversary—by Andy Lee of SHINHWA, of all people. At debut, they had seven members: Rockhyun, Jonghwan, Chanyong, Hyukjin, Sanghoon, who left in 2014, Changbum, who left in 2016, and lastly, Minwoo, who…
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100%’s Minwoo: A Special Post
(TW: discussion of death and mental health, mention of suicide) To read the 100% review, click here. One of the things I’m committed to on this blog is ensuring that the k-pop idols who have passed on—especially those that have taken their own lives—are remembered; hence, the “special reviews” page. The official report stated that…
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K-pop Recommendations: Rock
K-pop Recommendations: Rock Often led by electric guitars and heavy drums, rock is slowly beginning to make its way into K-pop. Think Good Night by Dreamcatcher, Azalea by Rolling Quartz, or What Can I Do by Day6. (For Other Recs, click here) (For genres, click here) (For my favorite rock & metal, click here) (For all special…
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K-pop Recommendations
K-pop Recommendations One of my biggest goals with this blog is to make people (k-pop fans and non-fans alike) see that k-pop is so much more than they think it is; so many more genres than they can even imagine. So, if you don’t know where to start, start here! If you’d like to see…
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(K-pop By Color) Brown: Roadtrip With Thelma & Louise
Brown: Roadtrip With Thelma & Louise Dusty and bluesy, with just an edge of danger. Two cowboys meeting at high noon for a duel, only to get interrupted by the apocalypse. Think March by Seventeen, Run For Roses by NMIXX, or Hann by (G)I-DLE. Or, think In Hell I’ll Be In Good Company by The…
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Kiss Of Life Deep Dive: Beyond ‘K-pop’s Espresso’
Kiss Of Life was formed in early 2023 and had a unique debut: each of the four members—Julie, Belle, Natty, and Haneul—were introduced with a solo, before coming together as a group in July of that year. They’ve achieved the title of “monster rookies” already, and show no signs of slowing down. Speaking of, here…
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