TWICE Upgrade Their Brand on ‘Formula of Love: O+T=<3
TWICE’s Formula of Love: O+T=<3 speeds up their transition from innocent bubblegum songs to music showcasing them as determined women rather than shy girls.
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K-Pop’s Sunmi on the Joy of Collaboration with Ed Sheeran and Jessi for “Shivers”
At the top of her career since debuting in Korea 14 years ago, K-pop star Sunmi chats with PopMatters about her collaborative work on “Shivers” and what’s next.
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The 20 Best K-Pop Albums of 2021
Synthpop, traditional Korean music, pop-rock, and experimental production marked the music of the best K-pop releases of 2021.
aespa Straddle Realities on Debut EP ‘Savage’
As a nod to their AI-inspired concept, K-pop group aespa make electronic music that challenges the limits of genres and song structures in debut EP, Savage.
Wonho Explores Shades of Blue on ‘Blue Letter’
The second EP by the multitalented K-pop artist Wonho, Blue Letter is like a soothing summer breeze there to enhance a perfect summer blue sky.
The Passion According to BTS’ Jeon Jungkook
Passion is a risk in the life of BTS’ Jeon Jungkook and in Clarice Lispector’s 1964 novel The Passion According to G.H.
K-Pop’s CRAVITY Goes Bossa Nova in “GO GO”
K-pop’s CRAVITY talk with PopMatters about trying bossa nova for the first time and how “GO GO” fits the message of their first full-length album.
Red Velvet Serve Elegant Flavors on ‘Queendom’
K-pop’s Red Velvet load up their new mini-album Queendom with all of the best and tasty pop ingredients.
TWICE Hit the High Notes But Don’t Reach Their Apex with ‘Taste of Love’
Taste of Love is an enjoyable dance-pop album but the best moments of TWICE’s new phase are in its predecessors.
Song Heejin Sets a High Bar with Debut Album ‘Soda’
Korean singer-songwriter Song Heejin uses every color of her experience in the K-pop industry to paint a gorgeous, diversified landscape on ‘Soda’.
TXT Show Impressive Range on ‘The Chaos Chapter: FREEZE’
TXT’s The Chaos Chapter: FREEZE makes bold statements about the Korean band’s expansive music.
T-ara Brought Disco to K-pop on 2011’s ‘John Travolta Wannabe’
John Travolta Wannabe shows why K-pop attracts people from all walks of life, and why T-ara became a force to be reckoned with.