Spotlight:
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(K-pop By Color) Green: Grab Your Time Machine
Green: Grab Your Time Machine Ethereal, ruminating, the kind of nostalgic that has you deep in your feelings. And the crucial piece: just a little bit weird. Think Goblin by Sulli, Child by Mark, or Snooze by Lucy. Or, think Norman F**king Rockwell by Lana Del Rey, American Teenager by Ethel Cain, or The Albatross…
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(Kpop By Color) Yellow: Smile, I Dare You
Yellow: Smile, I Dare You Happy, bright, and just generally delightful. A ray of sunshine on a cold day. Think Hello by Joy, Hello Future by NCT Dream, or Travel by Bol4. Or, think Vivir Mi Vida by Marc Anthony, Back To You by Selena Gomez, or Sunchyme by Dario G. (See All Colors Here) <–Orange Green–> Yellow Oort…
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Day6 Deep Dive #3/3: Welcome (Back) To The Show
Here are my credentials (again, again): I would consider myself a fan of Day6, sure, having heard a good amount of their singles, some b-sides, and watching a bit of B-T-S content. I’m also a fan of Jae’s solo career. But I haven’t had the chance to experience a comeback in real time yet, and…
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(Kpop By Color) Orange: Burn The World Down
Orange: Burn The World Down Cathartic, powerful, and undeniably fiery. Lots of rock, charging synths, and trap-pop here. Think Heroine by Sunmi, Shoot Me by Day6, or What by Dreamcatcher. Or, think I Love Rock & Roll by Joan Jett, Lose Yourself by Eminem, or Living Loving Maid by Led Zeppelin. (See All Colors Here)…
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(K-pop By Color) Red: Screw It, Let’s Dance
Red: Screw It, Let’s Dance Upbeat disco and synth that drags you onto the dance floor, whether you think you want to be there or not. Think Catallena by Orange Caramel, Mago by Gfriend, or Figaro by 9Muses. Or, think Man I Feel Like A Woman by Shania Twain, Die Young by Kesha, or Hot To Go by…
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Subunit Rankings
Subunit Rankings Shallow dives into kpop subunits’ first mini albums, 10 female or male units at a time, then comparing and contrasting. Who’s the best? Guess we’ll see. Round One Girl Group Subunits #1 (Featuring LOONA yyxy, WJSN Chocome, TWICE Misamo, Red Velvet’s Irene And Seulgi, and Oh My Girl Banhana Boy Group Subunits #1…
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