K-Song Review: IU’s “Celebrity”

Biti Sophia Soren, New Delhi “Celebrity” is a digital single by South Korean singer-songwriter Lee Ji-eun, more famously known as IU. It was released on 27 January 2021 as a pre-release single for her fifth full-length album called ‘Lilac’. It’s a cheerful pop sound with an energetic vibe. It’s a genre of music that IU…

K-Song Review: Beautiful Beautiful by ONF

Kaamaakshi Bhat, Zirakpur, Punjab “Beautiful Beautiful” is the title track of ONF’s first full album “ONF: My Name.” It was followed by the pre-release single, My Name Is. It’s written by Hwang Hyun (MonoTree) and Wyatt. It’s composed and arranged by Hwang Hyun (MonoTree). Beautiful Beautiful is a song with an 80’s synth-pop vibe. The…

K-Song Review: Breathe by Lee Hi

Isha Singh, New Delhi “It’s alright if you run out of breath, No one will blame you. It’s okay to make mistakes sometimes, Because anyone can do so.” Breathe is a Korean Ballad song that defines comfort and has been like a medicine to many listeners for years, especially during the pandemic. Kim Jonghyun, the…

K-Song Review: KICK IT BY NCT 127

Chandra Joshi, New Delhi NCT 127 is the second subunit of the South Korean boy band group NCT formed by SM Entertainment. NCT stands for “Neo Cultural Technology” and is the first group in K-Pop history with unlimited members. At present, NCT has four units; NCT U, NCT 127, NCT Dream, and WayV (WayV is…

K-Song Review: People (사람) by AgustD

Ishani Sen, Kolkata, West Bengal People is a solo track by Agust D, the South Korean rapper-songwriter and record producer who also goes by the name Min Yoongi or SUGA of BTS worldwide. It is the 7th track of the ten-track mixtape D-2 released on 22nd May 2020, his 2nd mixtape following AgustD in 2016….

K-Song Review: Moonchild by RM of BTS

Ojasvi Peer, Hyderabad, Telangana Have you ever been fascinated by the brisk winds? A little rain? A starry night or your time alone that you spend with yourself? Does it make your eyes smile, relieving you from all the stress that keeps you bothered when your “Soulmate” isn’t looking at you from above? If your…

K-Song Review: DO or NOT by Pentagon

Kaamaakshi Bhat, Zirakpur, Punjab Do or Not (stylised as DO or NOT) is the title track of Pentagon’s 11th mini album LOVE OR TAKE. The song is composed by the leader of the group Hui, the rapper Wooseok and songwriter Nathan. It is written by Hui, and Wooseok and arranged by Nathan. Do or Not is…

Answer Within Ourselves: “Magic Shop” By BTS

Sumona Sinha, Silchar, Assam BTS is the world’s most renowned and popular boyband. Their slogan Love Yourself, Speak Yourself is not only a slogan but it has become a motto of lives for millions of people around the world. Their song MAGIC SHOP is from their Album named “LOVE YOURSELF: TEAR.” It is written and…

K-Song Review: Hidden Track “Sea” by BTS

Nikita Punia, Mumbai, Maharashtra Flow in Psychology is defined as a state of mind in which one becomes fully immersed in the enjoyment of their activity and forgets about their surroundings. Sea, by BTS, has that very feeling of taking you into a state of flow and, for just a little over five minutes, rendering…

Superior B-Sides That Should Be On Your Playlist

Diya Nair, Kochi, Kerala Cinematic music videos, explosive choreographies, and fashion inspos for days; this is what hooks us onto the title tracks but in the midst of all this; B-sides get overshadowed by their counterparts. Here are 10 B-sides from K-Pop boy groups that you shouldn’t miss! DAY6’s Afraid Extending from the general theme…