The Bias List // K-Pop Reviews & Discussion

1 min read 2021-11-26 23:17:38

Song Review: JO1 – Our Season (Bokura no Kisetsu)

It’s been interesting to watch Korea’s changing approach to the Japanese market. There was a time when the biggest K-pop idols boasted equally

1 min read 2021-11-25 22:15:58

When it comes to idols, putting a number in your group name is like the kiss of death. With few exceptions, these groups always seem to lose a member

1 min read 2021-11-25 04:50:29

Mamamoo’s success has provided an equally successful launching pad for its members’ solo careers, with Hwasa being the biggest beneficiary. In

1 min read 2021-11-24 01:48:56

Debuting all the way back in 2014, B.I.G have made it through the K-pop wringer. Across those years, they’ve delivered a few killer singles. But,

1 min read 2021-11-24 01:43:23

After leaving boy group B.A.P, Bang Yongguk released a few digital singles and produced two tracks for rookie group Just B. His blend of rock and

1 min read 2021-11-24 01:34:11

Gaho first came to prominence in early 2020 with a huge OST hit from K-drama Itaewon Class. But, he’d been releasing music for several years prior.

1 min read 2021-11-24 01:31:42

As expected, ONEWE and ONEUS’s careers are closely entangled. I’m still waiting for another inter-group collaboration, but the acts often seem to

1 min read 2021-11-23 00:19:35

I’m sure many Bias List readers are like, “Johnny what?!?”, but I’ve decided to branch out this year and offer my thoughts on one of

1 min read 2021-11-22 23:07:29

I went into this year’s Kingdom: Legendary War familiar with SF9’s music but not attached to the group itself. I’m not sure the competition

1 min read 2021-11-21 22:36:37

K-pop’s title tracks might gain most of listeners’ attention, but many album tracks are worth equal spotlight. I call these “buried

1 min read 2021-11-20 22:56:48

It’s not quite December yet, but I’m going to kick off this annual feature a little early this year! Over the next few weeks, I’ll be looking

1 min read 2021-11-20 00:09:40

Ha Sungwoon has one of my favorite post-Wanna One careers, and that continued with August’s fun and funky Strawberry Gum. Recently, he’s

1 min read 2021-11-19 12:47:07

Monsta X’s Gambler made a very good case for increasing creative control in idol comebacks. Co-composed and arranged by member Joohoney, the song

1 min read 2021-11-18 21:48:37

With Fantagio Entertainment laser-focused on Astro, it feels like Weki Meki have often been tossed by the wayside. This is despite a strong

1 min read 2021-11-17 21:23:03

E’Last’s Dark Dream has become quite a sleeper hit for me. I’ve always wanted to love the group’s music as much as I appreciate their