First episode is an update on the NEWJEANS and CBX situation and I have some thoughts, especially regarding how NEWJEANS approached all of this and where i'd like them to go going forward.
Second episode is about CORTIS and my thoughts on them overall!
https://open.spotify.com/show/2dTbJYXHGvztUbZHegQYSS?si=_KYT33McT9CBNYHUeFn4xw
KOREAN Debut!!
I have to commend them for serving a title track with their usual rock influence, very impressive whilst still bringing something new.
The bsides. though of great quality didn't really excite me or stand out in any way, especially vocally which is a shame but I do think there's room to grow.
Also HYBE needs to PULL TF back on the vocal processing man, like let's hear their tones PLEASE fucking hell.
I'm eagerly looking forward to their dance practice...
2025-10-29 16:26:59 +0000 UTC View Post
I feel like JYP wants them to be a lot cuter/more mainstream for the bsdies than they are which I guess is fine for now but I think thE under utilisation of vocals is an annoying running trend in the entire industry, even for title tracks.
The songs are all about momentum and group unison vocals. I would've loved to hear more strong lead vocals from Tomoya but anyway!
I do think once we get a full album, it'll be more grand.
The title track gives more of a soundtrack vibe...
2025-10-29 15:26:45 +0000 UTC View Post
Le Sserafim, it's time I spoke about them and their confusing musical direction. Does HYBE know what they're doing with them?
And HEARTS2HEARTS finally dropped their first mini. I talk in detail about how and why I'm in love with this group and I discuss and rank their discography as WELL as a little music dissection of why I love the chase so much.
Like and follow the podcast please!
JUST when I was about to write him off he pulled it out of the bag!
His song choices showcased his versatility VERY well and it's interesting how the parts of his singing that are still so "BOYNEXTDOOR" coded with that twangy almost nasal delivery but when he really sings, he does it SO well.
The duet is definitely one of my top favourites so far, they both sounded amazing!
Enjoy!
2025-10-24 14:50:20 +0000 UTC View Post
God Lily's voice.
That cover will go down in history actually. Like what else is there left to say but 5th gen MAIN VOCAL.
Haewon is sooo funny lool. It's great hearing all their different tones too. It's a shame Jiwoo didn't speak much and also the song choices were amazingly boring.
This was a great opportunity to hear all 6 really sing and harmonise in a way we know they can but instead it really felt like different episodes in one rather than a truly UNIQUE way to use...
2025-10-19 14:38:45 +0000 UTC View Post
First episode is about The W KOREA Charity event mess - lets talk about it!
Second episode is about my thoughts on Meovv's musical direction and the dreadful impact Teddy's approach has had on them.
https://open.spotify.com/show/2dTbJYXHGvztUbZHegQYSS?si=_KYT33McT9CBNYHUeFn4xw
ISAC ... is it ethical?? Who does it REALLY benefit?
CBX vs SM ... the breakdown of what's really going on! I learnt new things also. SM really are messy as hell lool.
Rate and comment the episodes and follow the podcast please!
https://open.spotify.com/show/2dTbJYXHGvztUbZHegQYSS?si=_KYT33McT9CBNYHUeFn4xw
The kpop companies starter pack! Who they are and why they're different and WHO did I think is the next leader in the kpop industry?
And in the other episode I tell you lot to LET THINGS AGO! FUCK ME. Why am i still seeing people talking about Adela and upset when one of the girls interact with her.
Jesus!
https://open.spotify.com/show/2dTbJYXHGvztUbZHegQYSS?...
2025-10-05 12:18:49 +0000 UTC View Post
Considering he budget was probably low, he did so well sonically!
The opening song really did it for me!
He also just LOOKS like a star and this only makes me more and more excited for ALDI (lol).
Would've loved for him to really give us vocals on one of these songs and not in a boring way either but in the harry styles way i see him in.
Enjoy!
2025-10-04 23:56:37 +0000 UTC View Post
I guess everything happens for a reason lol.
Accidentally watching the wrong concert first for 20 mins showed me how much they've upped their ante in how they perform.
I LOVE that their stage presence is more natural and they're adding as many live vocals as possible.
I CAN'T BELIEVE THEY LEFT OUT FORTY ONE TWINKS. But I watched some performances at the end to make up for it anyway lol.
Hope you enjoy!
2025-10-04 23:54:07 +0000 UTC View Post
Teddy.
You will pay for doing this to my NIECES..
Fucking hell man. Mamma Mia is such a gimmicky release they deserve SOOOOOO much better man. They did not going through all that for a song like that.
The lazy double time ending, also a song that could've been MEOVV's but would benefit from their heavier deeper voices maybe?
They have so much star quality but their songs aren't giving us ANY EMOTIONAL outlook or perspective. Just empty, shallow phrases.
Wake ...
2025-10-01 20:10:11 +0000 UTC View Post
YAAY at last.
Okay watching this, especially the sleep over they had gives me more hope about their chemistry. We got to see how close they actually are since the show didn't really showcase this.
The line up is as good as it gets considering who I DIDN'T want in the line up (my first reaction to the line up is on my youtube as a saved live).
I'm so curious what Sanghyeon is gonna do. Imagine he was swapped with Donggyu ... in the words of RIIZE ... in another life.
En...
2025-09-28 20:11:39 +0000 UTC View Post
How WEIRD to be reacting to mother like this.
Mariah is the reason why I have this channel and why I fell in love with music. I started playing piano and fell in love with it after hearing We Belong Together and from then I stayed in music from secondary school and eventually applied to go to music college after failing my A-levels lol.
So to say I know this womans voice and catalogue inside out is an UNDERESTATEMENT. Hence why I can reference some of her older works in this rea...
2025-09-28 17:11:35 +0000 UTC View Post
I'm BACK!!
My full thoughts on Boys 2 planet's finale and the line up for the first episode and my second is on Jiyoon leaving IZNA and questioning how much we deserve to know regarding idols and the generic health issues statements we get if they're even genuine at all?
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/micahs-k-spot/id1819328308
SHOCKINGLY I watched the whole episode lool.
So not like me when it's games etc but it felt more like an &TEAM variety show so I didn't mind at all and it was REALLY entertaining to be honest.
The sweet moments from the talking segment are the kind of thing I live for.
Maki and Harua's drama was soooooo cute iuhgdfiush, poor baby, he really thought he was a burden. Cutie pie, he still love Harua now too!
They've come from far!
Enjoy!
2025-09-23 00:53:37 +0000 UTC View Post
WOW?!??!
It's like I KNEW she would deliver though cos she HAS such a strong brand/image and individual quirky star quality.
She maintained a consistent sound throughout BUT kept every song unique and interesting. This is insanely impressive and another solo album to add to the insane projects we've gotten in 2025 so far!
It's a shame vocally she doesn't have MUCH variety to offer but she at least knows how to make it work sonically!
ENJOY!!
2025-09-23 00:49:15 +0000 UTC View Post
It's insane for a boy group to be this loveable.
Their EASY chemistry really shined here omg, like they definitely STOLE my heart, as you can tell by their now Discord ranking position!!
Jaehyun's constant laughing is sooo endearing as the leader. Woonhak I THINK is my favourite, though he's the baby, he's such a good sport but also insanely witty!
Then you have Taesan's FUCKING FACE. JESUS. Sungho's precious laid back energy and speaking voice. Riwoo's maturity and vibe...
2025-09-23 00:45:11 +0000 UTC View Post
MASATO OUT and we cheered!!!!!!
I'm really happy with the top 16! We are sooo close to the end now and I'm looking forward to being happy and probably irritated next week LOL.
What the FUCK is that heaven song?? Maybe the worst I've ever heard on these shows. It's so corny and just not cool in the slightest but I hope their performance brings it to life and I feel differently.
DONGGYU, no matter where you go, I will follow you if you don't debut here you fucking cutie pie...
2025-09-21 00:02:21 +0000 UTC View Post
FINALLY.
It could've been so perfect! But you know things happen the way their meant to. At least we have 6 instead of 5 members. The producers knew what they were doing that's for sure.
Sarang was such a stand out here, that tone of hers is sooo addictive.
Love that Jiyoon gave her all but also this gave me an insight into how overwhelming hard choreo can be for her. I think a more laidback YG girl group would've suited her way better but only time will tell cos we need tho...
2025-09-20 23:40:56 +0000 UTC View Post
VOCALBASEONE HELLO!!!
Hanbin's growth is insane but also proves exactly why I've always ranked him so highly as a vocalist, he is SO impressive!
Jiwoong and Yujin have always grown a lot I was so impressed. I wanted to hear more from Ricky but he really didn't get show much which is a shame! I can't wait for him to be in a group where we get to hear his vocals more.
Taerae ... oh dear. The songs are out of his range and his placement and pitch is still not desirable, it's...
2025-09-18 21:42:10 +0000 UTC View Post
We are DONE!
Thank gawd!!! This was not an easy watch which is such a shame, there could've so many great moments in this season and now I think of it, why wasn't there a challenge where there's a cultural exchange of some sort?
Instead the crews barely seemed to interact and maybe the language barriers would've made it harder but it seems a lot of them had the common ground of english but alas!
Ojo Gang really stepped up this episode although the live performances didn't ...
2025-09-18 21:39:31 +0000 UTC View Post
SURPRISE!
It has been a minute but i'm really glad I checked this out.
Their vocals really are so impressive, I'm always happy to hear them sing. Hearing them all sing the same parts also showcases their differences and similarities in technique.
It was really fun to analyse their different approaches! If their music is gonna stay within their brand I'd love for them to do more vocal covers cos there's SO MUCH POTENTIAL HERE.
Enjoy!
2025-09-18 21:27:51 +0000 UTC View Post
Yeahh that Chains performance is one for the books! Sangwon comes alive on stage in a way that reminds me of Taemin. Just ferocious!
As much as I love him though I feel like his personality as the no.1 is almost too introverted to be the main/center of a new group in a way Hanbin's energy was when he was no.1 throughout so if he stays no.1 I hope he starts to own more of his power because Hao was a surprise no.1 but he still delivered in confidence.
Hao from this season also shin...
2025-09-15 01:46:28 +0000 UTC View Post
WHY does mnet edit out SOOO much of the mentoring and feedback these trainees get??
It's soo frustrating the boring shit they prioritise for drama and useless replays which is a shame because you can keep HALF of that and STILL have so much that shows us the artist development because i KNOW so much of it is getting cut from their lessons.
I know some people enjoy the games etc but I'm too anxious and just want to get to the MUSIC. I can start bonding with people once we have the...
2025-09-11 21:32:30 +0000 UTC View Post
Youtube blocked it, EVEN the dance practice. Very annoying.
Anyway it's a same about Ryoki, men, amiright?? Hope he comes back at some point tho, he has such star quality and his vocals and movement are missed.
Otherwise this song hits.
I'd like to step out of the box production wise though to really make their own stamp musically because sometimes it feels more like a remix of a song we already know with their amazing vocals on top.
Enjoy!
2025-09-11 20:03:39 +0000 UTC View Post
What a DEBUT!
This is some of the best vocal production I've ever heard, he put his foot in it. It gave all his songs, the edge that's usually missing when kpop artists try these genres. He HAS CLEARLY studied or at least his A&R knew what to pick as well.
Like I say in the reaction, it's amazing that though he has a unique tone, you don't feel like beaten over your head throughout the album he managed to give you a range of vocal performances throughout you never feel like ...
2025-09-11 15:15:02 +0000 UTC View Post
Well...
The 5 member sub unit song ate and was a stand out in terms of genre and I also LOVED the vocals for Star Eyes! What a FLEX in showing how much everyone has grown vocally!
In terms of the rest, this was quite weak overall. There was nothing adventurous of super memorable which was a shame for their FIRST (and probably last) full album. Especially when you compare to what 5th gen bg's are doing (IDID, IDNTT, EVNNE), there's a lack of experimentation but that's wakeone I g...
2025-09-11 15:00:21 +0000 UTC View Post
The good run had to end at some point!
I think this is also a product of SM doing TOOOOO much with the girls. They should've taken a break after dirty work and come back with a full album in November or even January tbh.
The girls managed to sell it visually as always however sonically, has center 1 or whatever tf center they are, forgotten that they can sing??
Why don't they SING in songs and no I don't need Winter or Ningning to whine these tight high notes, but they ha...
2025-09-11 14:15:01 +0000 UTC View Post
The end is nigh!
I need a new i-land, yesterday, for a co-ed group. Dunno how it would work but hey!
Jeemin once again shining in that center position, there's no holding her back now. The pleasant surprise here was Mai! I was shocked by how strong her vocals could be?
Watching it knowing Jiyoon is gone just doesn't hit the same. If only they could bring one of these girls back to make the line up 7 again. Fuko also really shined here, I'm so looking forward to her debut!...
2025-08-31 12:39:14 +0000 UTC View Post