I know, I know. Ballads are NOT a staple of these kpop posts, but when my favorite singers turn out some great tunes, I can’t ignore them. Come see if these ballads will make it onto your playlists!
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From the infinite expanse of the universe to the four walls of one room, this week’s kpop MVs definitely demonstrate how music can fit in any space and change it for the better.
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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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It’s easy to miss these treasures! Japanese singles aren’t typically marketed to International fans and often slip under the radar of the casual listener. Usually bright and uplifting, JP songs have a sound that is just a bit different than your standard Kpop music. And I always seem to fall in love at first listen – come check out some of my new favorites!!
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With his smooth vocals and masterful dance moves — and these words are VERY inadequate to express how much we respect Taemin’s abilities — Lee Taemin is the pinnacle of art in kpop. Whether he’s a part of SHINee, SuperM, or on his own, Taemin just SHINES. He is control and discipline and expression and fascination, leading his fans into a committed exploration of his work. Come join Drama Geek and The Maknae as they discuss the meanings they found in Taemin’s latest work, “Advice,” and console themselves that his military service won’t last THAT long….
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We’ve had a mix of great solo and group comebacks lately, which makes my heart — and my ears! — super happy. I also ran across one video that confused the heck out of me at first. Come see which one it is in this week’s Top 5 Kpop MVs!
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I feel like the comebacks have been non-stop for the last few weeks — I can barely catch my breath before another one drops! Come see the new groups who have surprised me with their sound, and the 2nd gen group that I am SO GLAD to have back on my screen!
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I just can’t with Taemin. Somehow, with these last two albums of his, he’s achieved a level of professionalism in his dancing and his singing that seem untouchable. Come see what I thought of his latest album, Never Gonna Dance Again: Act 2.
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We have quite the mix from some awesome artists this week, music fans! Come see what songs I haven’t been able to get out of my head and the brand new artist that A-ha fans are going to ADORE.
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It was a CRAZY busy week in the Korean music world last week! The MMAs and the MAMAs were nearly back to back, with stellar performances from so many spectacular groups in each show. Check out some of my favorite performances below!
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