In this edition of our Time Capsule, we’re revisiting a duet we can hardly believe graced us 8 years ago: Suzy and Baekhyun’s magical collaboration, ‘Dream’. Released in 2016, ‘Dream’ lives up to its name, wrapping listeners in its ethereal pop ballad vibe. The song captures the warmth and softness of winter, with Suzy and Baekhyun’s vocals blending seamlessly against ...
We’re back with a new Time Capsule and this time we’re travelling back to 2020 with the release of the debut mini-album ‘CREME’ by DeVita. It’s only a slight throwback, four years isn’t a lot in the scheme of things, but this album still remains a super solid R&B mini. ‘EVITA!’ starts off with some retro synths and creates a ...
In this edition of our Time Capsule, we’re traveling back to 2010—a time known for over-the-top concepts, bold styling, and the peak of K-pop’s second generation idols. Let’s revisit 2NE1’s hauntingly beautiful single, ‘IT HURTS’. What stands out most in this music video is its serious witchy vibes, set against a Halloween-esque backdrop that feels both nostalgic and enchanting. The ...
We’re back with a new Time Capsule and this time we’re jumping seven years back with ‘Dreamer’ by Uhm Jung Hwa. Uhm Jung Hwa has queen status in K-pop so of course we’re featuring her again. ‘Dreamer’ is an absolute bop. The retro disco vibe, amazing. The bleached eyebrows? Ahead of her time. The androgynous dancers, stunning! Literally this whole ...
BLACKPINK recently celebrated their eighth anniversary, and what better way to honour their incredible journey than by revisiting one of their iconic debut era hits? Let’s talk about “WHISTLE.” Released as part of their debut single album, Square One, “WHISTLE” quickly became a fan favourite, setting the stage for BLACKPINK’s rise to global stardom. At the time of its release, ...
We’re back with a new Time Capsule and this time we’re travelling back to February 2010 with the release of the EP ‘Lupin’ by KARA. This was the first slightly darker themed concept of KARA. Before they went for cuter, more girly tracks like ‘Pretty Girl’ whereas here they went for full-blown femme fatale including fedoras and walking canes. This ...
We’re back with another legendary music video! This time, we’re shining the spotlight on a true classic by none other than the queen herself, Lee Hyori. “10 Minutes” has recently been trending on social media, making it the perfect moment to revisit this early 2000s gem. This single catapulted Hyori’s solo career and has since become a timeless K-pop anthem. ...
In this edition of our Time Capsule, we journey back to 1998 to relish the smooth sounds of a legendary artist. Today, we’re highlighting Uhm Jung-hwa’s timeless classic, “Invitation.” Uhm Jung-hwa, often referred to as the “Madonna of Korea,” brought a transformative influence to the Korean music industry. “Invitation” stands as a testament to her artistic prowess. The track’s R&B ...
We’re back with a new Time Capsule and this time we’re featuring the queens from 9MUSES with their bop ‘Dolls’. ‘Dolls’ is such an iconic track with a sick brass line, greap rap verses and a catchy hook. Watching this music video from 2013 gave me flashbacks to my own youth with the triangle earrings. Luckily I did not have ...
For this edition of our time capsule we are going back to 2017, with a very popular song who had us all either singing or crying along. Let’s talk about Day6’s ‘You Were Beautiful’. ‘You Were Beautiful’ has transcended the years to become a timeless gem of the K-Pop genre, representing a golden era cherished by fans worldwide. The song ...