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Stray Kids: KARMA, a Futuristic Epic of Energy and Symbolism

Stray Kids do more than deliver songs: they open a universe woven with visual details, cultural references, and profound messages.

ReviewMarjolaine PaolantonacciAugust 26, 2025Stray Kids, JYP Entertainment, Boy GroupsComment

Feel The “Passion, Pain & Pleasure” In JUNNY’s New Album null

After a stellar American tour last year, multiple single releases, and two EPs, K-R&B artist JUNNY is back with a full-length album that gives us hit after hit.

ReviewCidney AtchersonAugust 23, 2025JUNNY, K-hiphop/R&BComment

Kep1er Tries a Different Flavor of Music in “BUBBLE GUM”

With member Youngeun sitting out of the comeback for health reasons, Kep1er’s temporary six-member lineup showcases the concept of assertive women.

ReviewJacob Aron LeungAugust 21, 2025Kep1er, Girl GroupsComment

YUJU Explores Her Rockstar Side with In Bloom EP

In Bloom provides another look at YUJU as a soloist in a personal, emotional capacity.

ReviewJacob Aron LeungAugust 14, 2025Yuju, GFRIEND, SoloistsComment

Dissolution of the Magicman: Jackson Wang Pens Personal Followup With Magicman 2

Not only does it expand upon the captivating lore, it is a fulfilling ending to Jackson’s personal journey with bouts of loneliness and depression.

ReviewAntonia PattersonJuly 20, 2025Jackson Wang, GOT7Comment

NCT Dream Turns Back the Clock with Fifth Full Album Go Back To The Future

Just ahead of their ninth anniversary, NCT Dream returns with a reinvented blast from the past.

ReviewAntonia PattersonJuly 16, 2025NCT Dream, SM Entertainment, Boy Groups Comments

ATEEZ’s GOLDEN HOUR: Part 3 ‘In Your Fantasy Edition’ Is A “Masterpiece”

After a stellar EP last month, KQ Entertainment’s powerhouse group ATEEZ has returned with their repackaged album GOLDEN HOUR: Part 3 ‘ In Your Fantasy Edition.’

ReviewCidney AtchersonJuly 13, 2025ATEEZ, Boy GroupsComment

VIVIZ’s First Full Album Shows a Montage of Metamorphosis

A Montage of ( ) shows more of their individuality.

ReviewJacob Aron LeungJuly 11, 2025VIVIZ, Girl GroupsComment

KATSEYE’s Second EP Unleashes BEAUTIFUL CHAOS

Released on June 27, BEAUTIFUL CHAOS represents how KATSEYE owns a diverse sound that still feels completely theirs.

ReviewJacob Aron LeungJune 29, 2025KATSEYE, HYBE, Girl GroupsComment

fromis_9 Lives On as a Five-Member Group in Sixth EP, From Our 20’s

fromis_9’s latest move sees current members Hayoung, Jiwon, Chaeyoung, Nagyung, and Jiheon making a comeback under ASND.

ReviewJacob Aron LeungJune 27, 2025fromis_9, Girl GroupsComment

REVIEW: Daring to Crave Change in a World that’s Not Yet Home, CRAVITY Triumphs.

CRAVITY does not shy away from the novelty of their second full album, embracing the choice to crave change inside and out by launching the comeback promotions with a full rebrand

ReviewAnya HeatonJune 25, 2025CRAVITY, Starship Entertainment, Boy GroupsComment

“Hollow” – Stray Kids Explores Loneliness in new Japanese single

Driven by rock-electronic sounds and a dark and poetic visual aesthetic, this track captivates with its heavy and nostalgic atmosphere.

ReviewMarjolaine PaolantonacciJune 21, 2025Stray Kids, JYP Entertainment, Japanese ReleaseComment

QWER’s Third EP Shows What They Hold “Dear”

Released on June 9, this EP makes for a cathartic listen.

ReviewJacob Aron LeungJune 11, 2025QWER, BandsComment

ENHYPEN Unveils DESIRE: UNLEASH — an Immersion in Desire

Through a powerful concept film and a powerful main music video, the group immerses its fans in an immersive and emotional experience.

ReviewMarjolaine PaolantonacciJune 7, 2025ENHYPEN, HYBE, Boy GroupsComment

SEVENTEEN Brings the “THUNDER” for HAPPY BURSTDAY

Though SEVENTEEN has no doubt come far from their “Adore U” days, their latest title track, “THUNDER,” brings back a sound associated with late second-generation K-Pop and early third-generation K-Pop.

ReviewJacob Aron LeungMay 28, 2025SEVENTEEN, HYBE, Pledis Entertainment, Boy GroupsComment