Korean Trot: maybe you’ve listened to it, or maybe the genre is a total unknown for you. Like rice and kimchi, Korean Trot is a well-loved staple of Korean culture and a bedrock of the current Kpop music scene. And thanks to the popular competition shows, Mr. Trot and Miss Trot, trot music has made a recent resurgence, attracting new fans globally. Come check out some new trot favorites I added to my playlists over this past year!
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This week’s choice music picks are an eclectic bunch – a little sass, a dash of funk, a pinch of swag, some happy grooves, plus smokin’ hot vampires coming right up! I’m definitely dancing my way through this great list of comebacks – join me, won’t you?!
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It’s been a hot minute since this week’s list of artists has gifted fans with new music. But whether it’s a few months or over a year, waiting for the comeback of your favorite artist always feels like an eternity! Are these new songs worth the wait? Well, I think so! Keep on reading to see if you agree.
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Sometimes the day-to-day responsibilities of adulting make it challenge to keep up with all the new music coming from Kpop-land. But that doesn’t stop this fangirl from tracking down all the best new tracks! Looking for something bright and energetic? Or maybe something a bit more somber and reflective? Don’t worry friends, I’ve got you covered! Come check out this week’s Top 5 with me!!
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Have you ever wondered what a grown-up version of the Disney movie Inside Out might look like? It might just resemble the newest webtoon-to-drama, Yumi’s Cells. Now that the kids are all back to school, it’s the perfect time to try this cute live action/animated crossover. Come find out why Yumi’s Cells is hitting the spot and has become a favorite for Drama Geek and myself!
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You know what I love almost as much as new music?? Cover songs!! It’s so much fun to see an artist take a well-known song, add their own unique styling, and bring something new to the mix! Karie the Maknae shared one of her favorite Gaho covers in last week’s Kpop post, which then got me thinking about all the cool covers I’ve come across this year. So here are a few of my new favorites – check them out!
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The most difficult thing about writing these posts each week is deciding which songs to share! I’ve got a running list of new releases, and let me tell you, it’s HARD deciding which songs to talk about!! From killer comebacks to sunshine bops to contemplative ballads, there’s surely something to appeal to everyone – come see which songs made it to my faves list!
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Pushing play on a brand new song is always a bit of thrill – and I can never quite predict which music will capture my attention! Sometimes it feels obvious, like with the recent title tracks from Stray Kids and CIX. But other times, random artists catch me by surprise – yes, I’m looking at you Lee Dong Hwi and Pentagon! Are you curious? Good! Come check out my unapologetic picks for this week’s Top MV list!
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It’s August, which means summer break time for students in Korea! It also means Kpop fans have a huge variety of new songs to add to their summer soundtrack playlist. Join me as we check out ALL the fresh tracks this week!
Guess what?! D.O. (EXO) is back from the military and I couldn’t be more delighted because he JUST dropped his first solo album!! Come check out this fun new title track and some of the other songs that I took a fancy to this past week!
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