Saturday, December 31, 2016
Friday, December 30, 2016
[MV] S.E.S. - Love Story
Station #42
There was only audio when this was initially released.
Over a month later SM pops this out... ? Lol k.
Tuesday, December 27, 2016
Monday, December 26, 2016
[MV] Uhm Jung Hwa - 'Watch Me Move' and 'Dreamer'
The legend returns!!!
Watch Me Move:
Dreamer:
Fierce as ever!
Saturday, December 24, 2016
Happy Holidays from KPOPPY!
It's the annual holiday slow-down for Kpop releases, so I'll take the opportunity to wish the regulars a very happy holiday season. I hope you all get to enjoy time with friends and family. And if you can't do that, take some time for self-care. Eat delicious things, watch fun movies, marathon TV shows, catch up on sleep, and be kind to yourself... especially with all the unsettling things happening around the world.
SEVENTEEN and Gugudan put some adorable Christmas versions of recent tracks up today. Super cute.
Enjoy!
SEVENTEEN - BOOMBOOM (Santa version):
Gugudan - Wonderland (Santa Girl version):
♥
SEVENTEEN and Gugudan put some adorable Christmas versions of recent tracks up today. Super cute.
Enjoy!
SEVENTEEN - BOOMBOOM (Santa version):
Gugudan - Wonderland (Santa Girl version):
Thursday, December 22, 2016
[OST] Junsu - The Way Things Are (+ 'Cake Love')
For the musical 'Death Note' running in January.
Junsu also just did a collaboration with The Black Skirts. Only a lyric video, but I'll put it in the full post because it's pretty cool, so I'm having a fangirl moment.
Wednesday, December 21, 2016
Tuesday, December 20, 2016
Monday, December 19, 2016
Sunday, December 18, 2016
Friday, December 16, 2016
[MV] Shin Yong Jae X Luna - It's You
Station #45
I've really enjoyed the varied animators SM has used this year.
#44 was Jonghyun's 'Inspiration', which doesn't seem to be getting an MV.
Wednesday, December 14, 2016
[MV] LOOΠΔ / HaSeul - Let Me In
HaSeul is the 3rd member introduced for Loona. 9 to go!
I've also come to the conclusion that this company is made of money.
[MV] VAV - Here I am
Still trying to understand why the mix on this group never sounds right.
There's always this disconnect between the vocals and track. They fight each other.
Monday, December 12, 2016
[MV] BIG BANG - Last Dance
Huge long-awaited comeback to finalize the MADE album. And it will be the last comeback as a group until all the members complete their military service. I believe TOP will be enlisting first... February-ish? Enjoyed hearing him sing for this track.
[DEBUT] K.A.R.D - Oh NaNa
Official channel link
KARD is DSP's new co-ed group. The final roster is being kept secret by DSP. Apparently there might be 7 total members eventually.
[MV] SKA WAKERS - Peacetime
Really wanted to post this one considering there likely won't be much material related to the peaceful protests and impeachment of President Park Geun-hye from mainstream artists.
It has been a huge deal in South Korea, so I'll take this opportunity to mention it.
The Ask a Korean! blog has a series of great articles following the debacle. Here are two:
The Irrational Downfall of Park Geun-hye
Impeachment: Where does Korea Go from Here?
Friday, December 9, 2016
[MV] DARI (feat. XOi) - Time Line
Dari is a member of DMTN.
Solo activities while the group is on indefinite hiatus.
Far East Movement - IDENTITY ( Kpop collaborations)
Last month, Far East Movement released their IDENTITY album. It features a handful of Kpop artists on some pretty great tracks, so I wanted to feature them all in one post!
There are currentlytwo three full relevant MVs. I'll put all of the audio tracks and other teasers in the full post.
Don't Speak
Freal Luv
Fighter
This one made me cry lots. Lots and lots.
Hyolyn, Jay Park, Urban Zakapa, and Loco are through the jump...
There are currently
Don't Speak
- Featuring SNSD's Tiffany
- Far East Movement and King Chain
Freal Luv
- Featuring EXO's Chanyeol
- Far East Movement, Marshmello, and Tinashe
Fighter
- Featuring Yoon Mi Rae
- Far East Movement and Autolaser
This one made me cry lots. Lots and lots.
Hyolyn, Jay Park, Urban Zakapa, and Loco are through the jump...
Thursday, December 8, 2016
Wednesday, December 7, 2016
[MV] Thunder (feat. Gu Hara) - Sign
Gentle warning for comical gun violence.
Official channel link
Thunder's solo debut after departing from MBLAQ.
Dara at the end. Lol.
Official channel link
Thunder's solo debut after departing from MBLAQ.
Dara at the end. Lol.
Tuesday, December 6, 2016
Sunday, December 4, 2016
Friday, December 2, 2016
[MV] Starship Planet - Love Wishes
Official channel link
Junggigo, Mad Clown, Hyunseong (Boyfriend), Brother Su, Yoo Seungwoo, and Kihyun (MONSTA X).
Thursday, December 1, 2016
[MV] Hyoyeon - Mystery
Station #43
I really like Hyoyeon as a performer. Nice to have something solo for her. The chorus seems really flat to me unfortunately. Love the feel of the rest of it.
[ADMIN] Yep, KPOPPY is down...
Sorry about that. I get a very slow and steady amount of traffic to the KPOPPY site and blog with very limited bandwidth needs. But there was a sudden and unexplained spike just over the last couple days.
Edit: It's back up now! Yay! I'll leave the graphs in the full post for the lulz.
Edit: It's back up now! Yay! I'll leave the graphs in the full post for the lulz.
Wednesday, November 30, 2016
[REMAKE] SECHSKIES - Couple
Lovely to hear a new version of Couple!
In case you haven't seen it [HERE] is the original. Throwback to almost 20 years ago!
[OST] Han Jisang & Kim Junsu - Getting Into His Head
For the upcoming musical Death Note!
It's the 2nd run actually, but the first was like a beta version. Heh.
Monday, November 28, 2016
[MV] Cosmic Girl - (feat. San E) - Don't You Worry 'bout Me
Formerly Jooyi of RaNia.
To clear of up name confusion, 'koseumik kkeol' is the literal Hangul reading here.
Whereas, the girl group Cosmic Girls is an English translation of their Korean name, which is actually 'Wu Ju So Nyeo' and why they're also called WJSN.
Sunday, November 27, 2016
Friday, November 25, 2016
Tuesday, November 22, 2016
[MV] BADKIZ - Ear Attack 2
Ear Attack was actually their debut single in 2014. This is a re-release.
[MV] SISTAR (with Giorgio Moroder) - One More Day
Light warning for domestic violence theme... nothing too graphic.
Official channel link
Absolutely no idea how this collab with Moroder came about.
EDM legend and a half.
Also, the video... kind of a nice leap for LGBT representation!
Official channel link
Absolutely no idea how this collab with Moroder came about.
EDM legend and a half.
Also, the video... kind of a nice leap for LGBT representation!
Sunday, November 20, 2016
Saturday, November 19, 2016
[MEDIA] 88rising - Seo Taiji is the OG Legend of Korean Music
Bringing some attention to this channel. There's some strange stuff in there. A similar style to VICE. Mostly far East Asian culture related content. They've had a handful of videos related to Kpop, but I thought this quick one on Seo Taiji was pretty cool.
A touch of Kpop history for your weekend.
[MV] Heechul X Min Kyunghoon - Sweet Dream
Station #41
Oh, heavens. Lol. This is related to episode 51 of Knowing Brothers. It's a show hosted by a bunch of celebrity dudes who have all been through big scandals. They're mostly taking the piss out of each other the whole time.
The woman featured in the MV is Twice's Momo.
[MV] KNK - U
KNK was supposed to have a proper MV out a few days ago, but their company announced the release would be cancelled due to quality issue. Quite a shame.
At least they put this performance version up.
Wednesday, November 16, 2016
[MV] LOOΠΔ / HeeJin & HyunJin – I'll Be There
LOOΠΔ (Loona) will be a 12-member girl group. Each member will debut with a single as "Girl of the Month" over the next year until the full group is formed. This is the first of the collaboration tracks with the first two introduced members, HeeJin and HyunJin.
Monday, November 14, 2016
[MV] SHINee - Tell Me What To Do
This strangely feels like a YG release. The track and the MV.
Like Big Bang edgy angst. Lol.
Saturday, November 12, 2016
[MV] BLVN - ALL I Want
Took a little sleuthing, but I think BLVN is basically the same as Yub Project.
Same dude. I like his sound a lot.
Thursday, November 10, 2016
[MV] LOOΠΔ / HyunJin – Around You
Full length MV (10:32)
LOOΠΔ (Loona) will be a 12-member girl group. Each member will debut with a single as "Girl of the Month" over the next year until the full group is formed. HyunJin is the second.
[COVER] Yoo Seung Woo, Yoo Yeonjung - I will be on your side
The original is by an artist called 'Coffee Boy'.
Wednesday, November 9, 2016
[ADMIN] A little delay...
A bunch of new releases over the last day. But I'm thoroughly exhausted and trying not to despair over the political situation in the US right now. I'll crawl out of the fetal position in a day or two and catch up.
♥
Tuesday, November 8, 2016
[MV] Hyolyn - Paradise
Official channel link
Hyorin always looks like she's having the greatest time performing and I love that.
[DEBUT] VICTON - I'm Fine
Official channel link
They put a trailer out last week.
Performance version of 'What time is it now?':
[MV] SEVENTEEN SVT - Check-In
Late to posting this.
Promoting the first mixtape of SEVENTEEN's hip hop subunit SVT
Monday, November 7, 2016
Sunday, November 6, 2016
[MV] MAMAMOO - Décalcomanie
EDIT: The original MV has since been taken down and replaced. Looks like there were enough complaints about Solar's scene that they removed those clips. I'm pleased with that result. I'll leave my initial reaction intact. Very glad RBW was least able to change that little bit.
Oh MAMAMOO, and the mixed feelings you give me...
The song is good. I especially liked the intro part although it becomes a more standard pop song for the rest.
The MV though. Oh, the MV. They look absolutely fantastic. The part with them in menswear and the mirrored performance was rad. I wish that had been more fully explored. Instead there is this long interlude that removes you from the song as you watch each member 'played' by some dude. And there are all my least favorite romantic tropes. Wrist-grabs. Turning someone around bodily. Trapping someone against a wall. With the kiss scenes, consent is pretty clear with a couple of them. One is dubious. And then Solar's looks like a full-on sexual assault. It turned my stomach and poisoned the whole well for me.
So I'm upset about that.
My hope is there will be a performance version without the uncomfortable interlude.
I kinda feel the genre of song, which is borderline country, doesn't fit with the MV concept at all.
But I think they'll work it out for the live performances. Don't they always? XD
(flashbulb strobe lighting in the 2nd half)
They also released a concert MV for 'Tears'. I'll put that in the full post.
It's pretty cute with messages from family members at the end. Emotional. T_T
[MV] B.A.P - SKYDIVE
WARNING: Copious amounts of gratuitous gun violence and some imagery of a woman who has been tortured/killed. (Same style as One Shot)
Official channel link
The classic 'Women in Refrigerators'. . Gotta say I'm a little tired of it as a concept for boy groups in Kpop.
Official channel link
The classic 'Women in Refrigerators'. . Gotta say I'm a little tired of it as a concept for boy groups in Kpop.
Saturday, November 5, 2016
[MV] Hyukoh - MASITNONSOUL
Partly an MV. Partly a promotion for the new Kdrama 'Entourage' based on the American TV series of the same name. We can expect a bunch of big names on this OST.
Friday, November 4, 2016
Thursday, November 3, 2016
[MV] BOYS24 (Unit Yellow) - E
I don't have the best understanding of how this show worked. But 'Unit Yellow' seems to have been the primary winner of the BOYS24 survival show. Units White, Green, and Sky, might also have MVs eventually? Not sure.
Performance version with all winning units:
Tuesday, November 1, 2016
[MV] JENYER - I DO
Not totally sure if 'JENYER' is the correct name yet.
This is Jiyoon from the now disbanded 4Minute with her solo debut.
[MV] MC MONG - 'Tears' and 'Visual Gangster'
Tears (feat. Darin of Highcolor):
Visual Gangster (feat. Eunji of Apink):
Visual Gangster (feat. Eunji of Apink):
[MV] BLACKPINK - Playing with Fire
Jam.
I like that the sound is more cohesive than their debut releases.
[MV] Berry Good - Don't Believe
Lots of stuff derivative of that Major Lazer kinda sound now.
I think it works well here.
But the styling for the performance shots is borderline unforgivable. Yikes...
Sunday, October 30, 2016
[MV] Yoon Do Hyun, Reddy, G2, INLAYER, Johnny - Nightmare
Station #38
Another heavy rock departure from SM's typical fare.
Thursday, October 27, 2016
[MV] Jay Park X 1 MILLION - All I Wanna Do
Loco and Hoody featuring on the track.
Really appreciate this choreo vid. 1MILLION is a popular dance studio/channel on Youtube. Cool to feature Youtube dancers for Jay park, who re-started his own career after 2PM by starting his own channel and getting involved in dance communities online and in the States again.
Here's the 'Making Of' on 1MILLION's channel
Tuesday, October 25, 2016
[MV] MIRYO, GIANTPINK - Rock-Scissors-Paper
Official channel link
Both of these women were contestants in Unpretty Rapstar 3 and Giant Pink was the winner.
[MV] Jay Park - Me Like Yuh (English)
Sometimes I wonder if Jay Park ever sleeps.
Dude puts out a lot of work.
His 'Everything You Wanted' album released back on the 20th.
The Korean version of 'Me Like Yuh' featuring Hoody on the album is probably my favorite track.
[Later edit: A choreography video is now available with the full Korean version]
I hadn't posted his 'Aquaman' video, because I get pickier with stuff that's all English... and the lyrics are rather NSFW explicit. Albeit, hilariously. Ha!
I'll throw it in this full post since we're swimming in the same space, categorically-speaking.
Monday, October 24, 2016
Saturday, October 22, 2016
[MV] 24K - BINGO
NSFW: A continuation of the weirdly gratuitous gun violence of their previous MV.
Official channel link
Official channel link
Thursday, October 20, 2016
[MV] ALMENG - Cheers To Me
I loved Almeng's debut releases. This is a totally different feel!
Interesting shift.
Wednesday, October 19, 2016
[MV] Jay Park (feat. GRAY) - DRIVE
Kinda funny how Bora is featured in the video... but doesn't show up much. Lol.
Also, Jay's work in the subtitles being especially evident from 2:40 on. XD
Monday, October 17, 2016
Friday, October 14, 2016
[DEBUT] HIGHTEEN - BOOM BOOM CLAP
So not my thing, but cute for sure. I appreciate the energy.
Probably a similar target demographic as that NCT "Chewing Gum" track.
Wednesday, October 12, 2016
[MV] LADIES' CODE - The Rain
Gentle warning for flashing lights.
Absolutely loving the Ladies' Code look and sound. Really like that Monotree style of late.
The MV has a bit too much of the fast jumps. Still gorgeous.
Absolutely loving the Ladies' Code look and sound. Really like that Monotree style of late.
The MV has a bit too much of the fast jumps. Still gorgeous.
[MV] Khalil Fong (feat. Zion.T & Crush) - Flavor
A Chinese/Korean collaboration. Sounds pretty cool.
Monday, October 10, 2016
Sunday, October 9, 2016
[MV] BTS - Blood Sweat & Tears
What kind of Baroque fever-dream...
Damn.
Gotta warn a girl before you go and drop the Pietà on her like that. Lol.
Seriously though, in terms of crafting a group's performance image, and maintaining it at a high level, I don't think BTS can be beat. And probably won't be for a long time.
Thursday, October 6, 2016
[MV] SECHSKIES - THREE WORDS
Dude. I'm teary-eyed.
About 16 years since they disbanded. Lots of fun to see these guys performing together again this year. Congrats to Sechs Kies!
Been a handful of 1st Generation resurrections recently. Apparently SES is trying to do something too. Gotta be emotional and thrilling for those oldschool fans.
Btw, Tablo did most of the lyrics/composition.
Wednesday, October 5, 2016
Tuesday, October 4, 2016
[MV] SHINee - 1 of 1
WHAT YEAR IS IT?!
Someone had so much fun styling this.
Great vocals. A little New Jack Swing. The melody is surprisingly similar to Married to the Music. Interesting choice.
Can't wait to see them perform it live. Those pure choreography shots are killer.
[MV] LOOΠΔ / HeeJin - ViViD
LOOΠΔ (Loona) will be a 12-member girl group. Each member will debut with a single as "Girl of the Month" over the next year until the full group is formed. HeeJin is the first.
[MV] Kim Seulong - JACK POT
This is pretty tight. Nicely jamming rock track.
Not to be confused with 2AM's Lim Seulong.
I think this guy debuted back in April. But this is his first MV.
Monday, October 3, 2016
Sunday, October 2, 2016
Friday, September 30, 2016
Thursday, September 29, 2016
[MV] Dalshabet - FRI. SAT. SUN
Official channel link
I like that quick hook melody right at the top of the chorus.
Not loving the rest. The tempo changes are interesting though!
[MV] Park Hyo Shin - Breath
Another one of those lingering Hyoshin ballads I keep playing.
Like Wild Flower.
So pretty.
[MV] RIOT KIDZ - Stereotypes
These guys have been around since 2011, I think? just super-indie.
All English, but the sound took me back to my middle school days. Like Blink 182, Sum41, early 2000s pop punk. Had to post because... nostalgia.
Tuesday, September 27, 2016
Monday, September 26, 2016
[MV] Crayon Pop - Doo Doom Chit
They're back! Without helmets!
#JusticeforACSIIcats
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[MV] BTS (J-Hope) - WINGS 'Boy Meets Evil'
A lot of BTS stuff this month. I think this is just the intro track.
They all had short films leading up to this. I'll compile after the cut.
Friday, September 23, 2016
[MV] BADA X Ryeowook - Cosmic
Station #33
Apparently this was a dream collaboration for Ryeowook, which is very sweet.
He will be starting his military service on October 11th.
Thursday, September 22, 2016
Tuesday, September 20, 2016
Monday, September 19, 2016
[MV] Song Ji Eun - Bobby Doll
Creepy!
Audio production sounds nice.
The English name of 'Bobby' is likely to avoid copyright problems with Barbie.
Sunday, September 18, 2016
[MV] BTOB BLUE - Stand By Me
BtoB Blue is the first sub-unit for the group.
It's the 'vocal line' including Eunkwang, Changsub, Hyunsik, and Sungjae.
Saturday, September 17, 2016
[MV] Yoo Jaesuk X EXO - Dancing King
Station #32
Been a slow week for releases due to the Chuseok holiday.
Wasn't totally sure if there would be a Station, but there is! And it has Jaesuk in it!
Tuesday, September 13, 2016
[MV] DIA - Mr. Potter
I feel like I just dove head-first into a pool of rainbow sherbet. XD
Harry Potter and Beatrix Potter? Kinda?
Monday, September 12, 2016
[DEBUT] Kim Juna - Summer Dream
Probably the best singer that participated in Produce 101.
I might have preferred something more R&B from her, but this is lovely.
Thursday, September 8, 2016
[MV] Gain - Carnival (The Last Day)
Well, this was refreshing.
You can always expect big concepts from Gain. Does not disappoint.
Same production/writing team that worked on IU's Modern Times stuff, so if it sounds like Red Shoes there's a reason for it! I love hearing this style in Kpop.
[MV] MOBB - HIT ME and FULL HOUSE
MINO (WINNER) and Bobby (iKON) just released solo stuff and here they are as a collab duo.
This is what we call smart marketing. Lol!
MOBB (feat. KUSH) - HIT ME
MOBB - FULL HOUSE
I really like Hit Me. Super fun.
This is what we call smart marketing. Lol!
MOBB (feat. KUSH) - HIT ME
MOBB - FULL HOUSE
I really like Hit Me. Super fun.
[MV] SM X BANA - Pit-A-Pat 250
Station #31
Another electro-trippy Station this week.
Immediately made me think of LiVii's recent 'Luna' sound-wise, but Luna has way more substance for me.
Wednesday, September 7, 2016
Tuesday, September 6, 2016
[MV] Red Velvet - Russian Roulette
Watch Red Velvet try to kill each other.
Lol. I like the concept. Not loving the styling though. Hair and makeup. That odd blush across the nose looks like they've all been sunburnt or recently smacked in the face.
Monday, September 5, 2016
Thursday, September 1, 2016
[MV] Hitchhiker - $10
Station #30
I don't think I posted Hitchhiker's previous release because it felt too disconnected from Kpop, but since SM is throwing him on Station, I'll go right ahead. Hitchhiker is one of SM's resident producers. He's made and contributed to some huge Kpop hits, included BEG's Abracadabra.
All of the music and animation is created by him for his own work.
You're always in for a sonic/visual adventure with Hitchhiker. Lol.
Previous video: '11'
[MV] Swings - Your Soul
Good dancer, but the body paint and hair is obviously going to be discussed.
Some of the most blatant blackface I've seen in a while.
I've seen a few folks arguing that the dancer is representing a 'soul'. Well okay, but why is a soul painted black and wearing black braids?
If you're gonna go there, paint her green or blue and no hair or something not ethnically/racially connected.
Strange choice.
I wonder if it was Swings or the dancer or August Frogs who wanted it this way... ?
Later edit: The video was removed due to the blackface it seems...
Wednesday, August 31, 2016
[MV] Huh Gak, Plan A Boys - Begin Again
Official channel link
Haven't figured it all out yet, but Plan A Boys seems to be a group of trainees nearing debut. I think they'll be on a program called Me&7men... ?
Tuesday, August 30, 2016
[MV] MAMAMOO - ANGEL vs. DAB DAB
ANGEL (Solar and Wheein):
DAB DAB (Hwasa and Moonbyul):
I'm partial to DAB DAB myself.
DAB DAB (Hwasa and Moonbyul):
I'm partial to DAB DAB myself.
Monday, August 29, 2016
[MV] FIVE RUN STRIKE - Round & Round
It appears this band formed pretty recently.
Most notably, the lead singer was formerly in D-UNIT.
Saturday, August 27, 2016
Friday, August 26, 2016
[MV] Triple T (feat. JYP) - Born to be Wild
WARNING: Be very careful watching this if you have light sensitivities. I get ocular migraines sometimes and I had to look away for most of it. Ouch.
Station #29
Triple T is Hyoyeon (SNSD), Min (missA) and Jo Kwon (2AM). JYP produced the track.
Seeing the teaser announcements for this was a trip.
JYP on an SM track?!
I wish the MV wasn't such a mess of filters that we could actually see them dancing properly.
Jo Kwon needs to be in things more. ♥
Station #29
Triple T is Hyoyeon (SNSD), Min (missA) and Jo Kwon (2AM). JYP produced the track.
Seeing the teaser announcements for this was a trip.
JYP on an SM track?!
I wish the MV wasn't such a mess of filters that we could actually see them dancing properly.
Jo Kwon needs to be in things more. ♥
Thursday, August 25, 2016
[MV] SPICA - Secret Time
Dancing on ALL THE TABLES!
Thrilled to see SPICA back in action after their company being a sh*tshow.
I don't think it's the type of thing that'll be a hit, but I personally love it.
Vocals!
[DEBUT] I-REN - butt
Considered not posting this at all, but it's a good opportunity to mention the fragmentation tally. I assume this group is yet another of those erotic performance troupes... so that's their thing.
But (heh) the response to this is pretty clear. It makes people uncomfortable. They might pin it on being really sexual or what the women are wearing. And maybe that's really what it is for some folks. But just imagine this same video if you could almost always see their faces and expressions? What if you could actually see the choreography? Wouldn't that improve the way you felt about it? Less voyeuristic and more an appreciation of the full performance.
There's like 15 seconds worth of this video with direct camera angles at their faces. 15 seconds of them as people. The other 3 minutes is a parade of hyper-sexualized body parts. I don't know what it feels like to be sexually attracted to women, but I would guess that someone who does know would prefer way more substance than this. It's basically soft-core porn masquerading as a pop act... poorly.
And knowing some of the dark industry stuff about sponsors and that kind of thing makes me further uncomfortable that I'm watching an advertisement to buy these women for their 'services'.
/ramble-rant
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Wednesday, August 24, 2016
[MV] NCT DREAM - Chewing Gum
The team consists of seven young members named CHENLE, RENJUN, JAEMIN, JISUNG, JENO, MARK, and HAECHAN and aged between 14 and 17 with an average age of 15.6!I have no idea if I should be considering each of these NCT iterations as debuts.
Monday, August 22, 2016
[MV] Two X - OVER
Didn't even know this group still existed.
I think they might have been active in China?
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[MV] LABOUM - Shooting Love
Official channel link
Gotta appreciate the energy here.
I see you LABOUM. I see you.
Performance version:
[DEBUT] VX - What You!
These guys debuted and were active last year with 'Fantasy', but this is their first MV and they'll be participating in music shows for the first time. So I'm calling that a debut.
[MV] Puer Kim - Pearls
Official channel link
I think it's all in English... ?
But it's that The KOXX kind of abstract English. More about what it sounds like than what it says.
Love Puer's voice.
[MV] Soul One (feat. EVO) - No Jam
NSFW: More naked cartoon ladies, boobies and sexual context.
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Friday, August 19, 2016
[MV] Jay Park (feat. KIRIN) - CITY BREEZE
I am thoroughly transported to the early 90s.
This is some Immaculate Retroception realness. So fun.
[PROMO/CF] Yuri X Seohyun - Secret
Station #28
Advertising collab with Pantene hair products.
So much hair swoosh!
[MV] CL - LIFTED
This is finally CL's OFFICIAL official debut in the US.
Exhibit A for why I prefer not understanding Kpop lyrics. Lol.
My initial reaction was "derivative"... which probably sounds snooty.
I have some conflicted feelings. The relaxed vibe of the track is really nice. I think that works. But the lyrics are entirely about getting high and drinking, which I suppose there's nothing wrong with... it's just so common and tired in American music right now.
Also some potential issues with casting almost entirely black men for the video and essentially using them as props to show how cool CL is. Appropriation issues come up a lot with CL and YG in general. This certainly isn't helping things.
The dudes trampolining (?) up that wall she's sitting on was neat. Most everything else feels like pandering to particular demographics in a rather cringe-y way. MRJ expressed a lot of my concerns in his review.
I've been rooting for CL hard since she debuted. Fantastic performer. I just think everything she did with 2NE1 early on was vastly superior to all the stuff she's done recently. I wish she could bring something vibrant and distinctly 'Kpop' to the US market, instead of something like this safe, corporate, cliche-filled creation.
[OST] Junsu - Grow Old Instead of Me
For the upcoming musical Dorian Gray.
Likely his last theatrical run before enlistment.
The video was shot in Prague and the location is gorgeous!
Wednesday, August 17, 2016
[COVER] SPICA - Get Lucky
Praying for SPICA's comeback to be awesome.
In the meantime, lovely little ditty of Daft Punk/Pharrell's Get Lucky... acappella with cups, in 360!
[MV] I.B.I - Molae Molae
LOEN put these five together as the underrated Produce101 contestants that deserved more attention.
Tuesday, August 16, 2016
Monday, August 15, 2016
[MV] Agust D (Suga) - Agust D
This is Suga from BTS. He just released a mixtape [Soundcloud].
Apparently the name is 'D Town Suga'... backwards. D Town referring to Daegu.
Interesting solo project.
My favorite track on the mixtape is the collab with SURAN. Pretty cool.
Sunday, August 14, 2016
[MEDIA] YOUTUBERS REACT TO K-POP #5
Featured videos:
- EXO - Monster
- IOI - Dream Girls
- Keith Ape - It G Ma
[MV] VIXX - Fantasy
Dark VIXX is back!
Pretty cool. Seems to have some mix issues... could be a Youtube compression thing again. It's a bit muddy or muffled.
Saturday, August 13, 2016
Friday, August 12, 2016
[OST] Younha - Fly To High
Don't often get super anime style tracks in Kpop.
Figured I'd post this one. Sounds pretty cool.
Wednesday, August 10, 2016
[MV] 24K - Still 24K
NSFW: Weirdly gratuitous gun violence...
Official channel link
Never fails to amuse me how knives get blurred in Korean media, but people getting shot in the head... no blurring necessary? Lol.
Official channel link
Never fails to amuse me how knives get blurred in Korean media, but people getting shot in the head... no blurring necessary? Lol.
[MV] JERO (feat. Giriboy) - Airplane
He has been J'Yo as part of Lucky J.
Going by JERO as a soloist, I guess?
Monday, August 8, 2016
[MV] I.O.I - Whatta Man
HYPE!
This is what I wanted from IOI, post-Produce101. But we got some relatively low energy cutesy stuff. BUT NOW THERE'S THIS!
Is it cheating a bit by building almost the entire song on the Salt N Pepa / Linda Lindell hook? Yes.
Do I care? No.
Is it the kind of repetitive I usually don't like? Yes.
Do I like it anyway? Yesssssssss.
Chungha's (black hair) choreo looks great as well.
It's a shame a few of the other members have already moved onto their groups and aren't involved here...
[MV] Jun.K - Think About You
Caught me off guard for Jun.K.
Not into the styling of the cap and 'locks' look.
Sounds great though.
[DEBUT] BLACKPINK - WHISTLE and BOOMBAYAH
WHISTLE:
BOOMBAYAH:
At long last, YG's new girl group.
Whistle is interesting. Definitely feels like 2NE1 for the new generation... more than I thought it would.
Boombayah got a little too much Frankenstein treatment for me.
BOOMBAYAH:
At long last, YG's new girl group.
Whistle is interesting. Definitely feels like 2NE1 for the new generation... more than I thought it would.
Boombayah got a little too much Frankenstein treatment for me.
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