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ATEEZ Concert Review: A Kpop Fan And Her Dad’s Experience At The Break The Wall Tour
Intro: ATEEZ was formed in 2018, at the beginning of the 4th gen, with eight members: Yunho, San, Hongjoong, Seonghwa, Yeosang, Wooyoung, Mingi, and Jongho. They’re from a pretty small company, and really fought to make themselves as popular as they are now. Here are my credentials: I’ve been a fan of ATEEZ for around…
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KARD Deep Dive: ‘Ring The Alarm’; K-pop Goes Co-Ed
KARD is unique for k-pop, being a co-ed group (composed of both men and women) was formed in 2017 with four members who each represent a playing card: Jiwoo (the color Joker), J.Seph (the Ace), BM (the King), and Somin (the Black Joker). Occasionally they also have featured artists called “hidden cards”, such as KARA’s…
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Xdinary Heroes Deep Dive #1/2: Everyone Can Be A Hero, But Can Everyone Be An Idol?
Xdinary Heroes was formed in 2021 by JYP Entertainment, the same company that made Day6, Twice, and Stray Kids. Like Day6, they’re a band as well as an idol group, with Gunil on drums, Jungsu on keyboard and vocals, Junhan and Gaon on guitar, Jooyeon on bass, and O.de on synthesizer. Here are my credentials:…
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IU Deep Dive #3/3: Korea’s Little Sister Grows Up
Here are my credentials (again, again): I would definitely consider myself a fan of IU. I’ve liked almost every song of hers I’ve heard, including a couple b-sides, and I think she’s very talented. I also really enjoyed her performance in the k-drama Hotel Del Luna. But besides that, I don’t know much about her,…
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IU Deep Dive #2/3: Korea’s Little Sister Grows Up
Here are my credentials (again): I would definitely consider myself a fan of IU. I’ve liked almost every song of hers I’ve heard, including a couple b-sides, and I think she’s very talented. I also really enjoyed her performance in the k-drama Hotel Del Luna. But besides that, I don’t know much about her, and…
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Kpop’s Best Albums: Gen 5
Kpop’s Best Albums: Generation #5 The 5th gen is defined by social media and a more focused appeal to those outside of Korea, and very much run by girl groups. More minimalistic, light, and confident. You’ve probably seen them up on your recommendeds: Le Sserafim, New Jeans, IVE, and RIIZE. 2022-present. All Generations Simply put, the…
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Kpop’s Best Albums: Gen 4
Kpop’s Best Albums: Generation #4 Simply put, the most cohesive, most unique, and most moving EPs and LPs from the industry, across all genres. This list will hopefully grow a lot longer as I continue doing my reviews. The 4th gen is darker era in the timeline, defined by trap, EDM, and so-called “girl crush”.…
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Kpop’s Best Albums: Gen 1
Kpop’s Best Albums: Generation #1 Simply put, the most cohesive, most unique, and most moving EPs and LPs from the industry, across all genres. This list will hopefully grow a lot longer as I continue doing my reviews. The 1st Gen was the beginning of it all, taking from American hip-hop, rock, R & B,…
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IU Deep Dive #1/3: Korea’s Little Sister Grows Up
IU has been called “Korea’s Little Sister” since her debut in 2008 with the song Lost Child, and in the years after, she’s been a soloist, an actress, and a radio host, although unlike most idols, she’s never been a member of a group. Here are my credentials: I would definitely consider myself a fan…
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K-pop Genres A to Z
K-pop, Genres A to Z Though “pop” is in the name, k-pop actually covers dozens of genres, from country to metal to jazz. Take a look! A: Afrobeats More of an umbrella term for West African music, including Juju and Zouk. Think Tinnitus by TXT, BTBT by B.I., or The Other Side by Fatou. B:…
Married To The Music: K-pop Discography Deep Dives & Random Thoughts From A Longtime K-pop Fan (And Occasionally Her Friends)
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