Our boy Jin from BTS is back with his latest solo project ‘Echo’. This comes about a half year after his solo debut ‘Happy‘. In the album description they wrote: “‘Echo’ delivers more honest and deeper empathy. You and me and us, love and friendship, and even the crossroads of choices we face in everyday life. Jin expressed various moments ...
j-hope is back with his new digital single ‘MONA LISA’. This is the second single he released in March, the previous being ‘Sweet Dreams’ featuring Miguel. ‘MONA LISA’ is a super vibey track. It’s a blend of hip-hop and R&B and has a really laidback funky vibe to it. However, I am quite sad that it’s such a short track. ...
JIN finally released his solo EP ‘HAPPY’ and we’re super happy about it (pun intended). With his pre-release we were already stoked and super curious to see his music direction. Let’s dive right in! HAPPY We start off with ‘Running Wild’. The title track of this album is a pop rock moment inspired by British rock with a new wave ...
Jin from BTS is back with his new single ‘I’ll be there’. This time he’s not singing about a super tuna, but about how he’ll be there for his friends, family and fans. ‘I’ll be there’ is a cute rockabilly song with endless singalong possibilities. I really enjoy this vibe for Jin’s solo and the positive message it spreads. This ...
This week’s K-Variety Taster is a special edition, spotlighting unconventional variety shows created exclusively for specific idol groups and their dedicated fandoms. In the early days of K-pop, variety shows were typically produced by major broadcasting companies like MBC, SBS, or KBS. However, these traditional formats didn’t always align with the evolving tastes of newer idol generations and their fans. ...
Jimin is back with his latest solo album ‘MUSE’. Let’s take a closer look! MUSE We start with ‘Rebirth: intro’. We’re going for a gospel like track with a dash of R&B. I enjoyed this line from the album description about the beating heart sound: “The sound of a beating pulse heard at the beginning symbolizes the excitement of falling ...
BTS’ Jimin is back with new music, dropping the pre-release single ‘Smeraldo Garden Marching Band’ featuring Loco, ahead of his highly anticipated second mini-album. In this track, Jimin takes an experimental approach, delivering a single with exquisite orchestration and a heartwarming concept. This marks a significant departure from his solo debut style, showcasing his versatility as an artist. The acoustics ...
BTS’ Jungkook is back with a new single to mark the 2024 FESTA celebrations. Titled ‘Never Let Go,’ this special track is dedicated to ARMY and beautifully conveys his gratitude for their unwavering support. The song features a delightful mix of EDM and Pop, combined with a vibrant rhythm that makes it the perfect summer anthem. It warms ARMY’s hearts ...
In this edition of OffStage, we shine a spotlight on DeeShin, a remarkable film director and producer responsible for many beloved KPOP music videos. Let’s delve into the career of Shin Dongle, also known as Dee or DeeShin. Early Career Shin Dongle entered the industry in 2012 with her first commercial production, “New Balance Street Campers,” an ad spot for ...
RM is back to treat us with his latest solo work ‘Right Place, Wrong Person’. We’re super stoked so let’s take a closer look at this album! Right Place, Wrong Person We start off with the track ‘Right People, Wrong Place’. This track is an intro to the album and it welcomes us with heavy synths, a lot of cool ...