Beautifully chaotic, and endlessly entertaining, KiiiKiii's debut EP should not work at all, but it absolutely does, in such an indescribable way. When I listen to a K-pop album, there's one thing that I'm usually hoping to get out of it. That thing is cohesion, good sequencing with a congruent selection of songs. KiiiKiii's 'UNCUT GEM' has absolutely none of that, but not in a bad way. I think the album's randomness is what makes it so enjoyable. While this ... read more
MEOVV is a group that I have a complicated relationship with. When details about the members were being unveiled, I was extremely excited for their debut. And then the debut released....... I think my biggest issue with MEOVV as a group is similar to my issue with KATSEYE, I find the member's and group aesthetic so insteresing, but I can never really connect with the music. This EP exemplifies this concept perfectly. 'MY EYES OPEN VVIDE' is not what I would personally consider to ... read more
'I'VE MINE' is an interesting point in IVE's career, because it marks a point where the group starts to lose their identity. I definitely don't at all mean that in a bad way at all. Up to this point, IVE was known for their elegant, more refined concept, on this release, we begin to see them experimenting with their aesthetic, visually and sonically. I think this album was really important for the group, as it played a crucial role in shaping the diverse discography we ... read more
Here we have it. This is my favorite K-pop release of all time. Back in 2023, I saw this album pop up on my recommended. I was drawn to the cover, and decided to listen to this strange group's entire discography. After i enjoyed their debut EP and singles, I decided to check this release out, and what a good decision that was!!! I love this album because it is very consistant and cohesive. Every single track here has something about it that I love. Each song compliments that last and I ... read more
First ever time listening to a full STAYC release !!! I had never paid much attention to this group, until I heard a snippet of the title track online and I just had to listen to this release! I'm glad that I heard this album when I did, because it has such a sunny, springy, and blooming vibe. This aesthetic is present especially the title track, which by the way, is an amazing song. This was such a great introduction to this group and I will definitely be listening to them more in the ... read more