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IVE Secret Album

Definitely an improvement!

I actually really love the title track. It grew on me as it went along and I saw myself really getting in to it with it's unusual production! Starship are not playing when it comes to the music their releases atm. Everything is so alienlike and poppy but with grit.

It's also nice seeing the balance between the members. It feels like styling and camera wise, everyone is getting their moments which is great.

I would've loved the energy to stay throug...

SMTR Wolf Live

FINALLY

We get to hear them sing and OH MY GOD. Talk about classic SM vocals.

Hanbi, SongHA (I kept saying his name wrong oops) and even JJ really showed out i'm SO relieved and impressed. Wasn't expecting them to do THAT well jesus.

Once again SM showing their standards really don't slip.

Now when are we getting that debut date?!?!?!

BOYS 2 Planet Ep 8

YO

The craziest thing here was Justthis asking about Sangwon's birth chart. That GAGGED ME cos you lot know how obsessed I am with astrology and what's even craziest? The 3 of us are Tauruses AND Justthis and Sangwon are born one day apart AND they both have Jupiter in Leo, so I find it very telling he was curious about seeing his chart. And the fact he's into astrology, how hot considering i was also crushing on him the whole episode.

There's something to be said about not knowin...

Episode 22 - Blackpink, Boa & TVXQ and more: Legacies, New Careers, and Knowing When to Step Away

At what point does it make sense for an artist to step off the stage? In this episode, I’m diving into the tricky balance between knowing when to call it quits and what life can look like after idolhood. From Blackpink, BoA, and TVXQ to legends like Tina Turner, Beyoncé. I’m asking what can you do AFTER all the fun?

What comes next? Maybe it’s touring on your own terms, maybe it’s mentoring, maybe it’s exploring an entirely new arena or breaking the moulds of the typical ido...

Episode 21 - Your Vocal Categories Are Nonsense feat a Hearts2Hearts Vocal Line Analysis & Carmen’s Mistreatment

Cos you lot are doing too much and I don't like it. 

Dishonesty hidden behind meaningless jargon you can't back up is NOT cute. It's way too early to be definitive in your judgements of these girls based on the material which makes me question WHY you'd rank someone highly when they haven't shown that skill. 

What's driving your bias?

aespa Sonic Summer (Very select songs lol)

YESSSS! SM artists with their mic's (mostly) on!!

And it makes such a difference. Look how present they are, even if they are not going as HARD with the choreo they don't even have to do cos their star quality and presence pulls you in.

The setlist threw me off at times but i also get why they did it this way.

Ningning and Lara Raj are at the same table cos FUCKING HELL she is just a baddie and so gorgeous and cunty on stage it's wild.

ENJOY!

I-LAND 2 Ep 9

WAR IS OVER!!

I have no doubt Jiyoona nd Jungeun interacted several times before their planned discussion lol but I guess they hadn't REALLY talking it through but I'm glad they finally did.

Jiyoon's voice man. She soared and we really got to hear how BIG her voice can be. And speaking of soaring ... KOKO!!!!!!!! WOW

This was her arrival episode. She owned that stage and looked the part. AS did Jeemin. Seeing all the debutees come out and shine like this shows they were me...

Final Podcast Episodes!

Until September 28th. Enjoy!

First episode, Vocal Categories are stupid, feat an analysis of Hearts2hearts' vocal line as well as brief commentary on the ranking of other vocal lines.

Second episode, WHEN is it time to call it quits and what other alternatives are there for idols post idol life? Feat Boa, TVXQ, Blackpink and BTS.

As I'm travelling from next week for a while, i won't have the equipment with me and really need to detox and unplug so I will also be missing some...

Episode 20 - Girls Generation and what happened with Jessica Jung!

YEARS of speculation and conspiracies, now I'm going to add in some of mine haha. 

I hope one day we get answers and some closure because as a fan of these iconic 9 women, I still think day to day, what could've been? What went wrong? Who voted Jessica out? What the issue at heart? 

Happy 18th! 

RIIZE Riizing Loud Concert Seoul

I implore you. Even if you don't like RIIZE much. WATCH this.

Stray Kids enjoyed their spot at the top for a while but RIIZE has just surpassed them. Easily my favourite concert I've ever watched.

There actually aren't enough words to describe how thrilling this was. Their star quality and stage presence is SO REFRESHING, ESPECIALLY for an SM group. Having live vocals like I always say makes such a difference and usually JYP and YG groups do this amazingly but their branding/music...

TWICE Lollapalooza (SELECT full songs)

I was apprehensive to react to this cos I know how throaty Jihyo can get when singing live and it's something a lil uncomfortable cos I just WANT her to fix lol and Nayeon can be too piercing sometimes but tbh she delivered here.

I don't know why the back line was louder than the vocals, I feel like it made them fight more to be heard over the music and it kinda muddled the experience a little.

On the positives they're such phenomenal performers with insane stage presence (excep...

BOYS II PLANET Ep 7

FILLER indeed (gonna be on titan also) but actually really cute!

Isn't it interesting seeing the talents in the dance battle who don't get a chance to showcase their talents in the typical challenges but have such strong freestyle skills? Arctic HELLO?!?!

I'm happy with the rankings now cos honestly my memory is like a sieve when there's soo many contestants. I don't get how you're all doing it lol.

I'd be happy with 8 now debuting tbh.

Lets see how that goes!

World of Street Woman Fighter ep 8

WHAT a WEIRD episode lol the editing was REALLY throwing me off for a min.

They took away a lot of the preparation moments that get you invested in the results which was a shame.

Eventually I got in to it and I started to have a good time. It just feels like some of these missions were last minute and missing so much of the magic we've had in previous seasons. Like the interactions are just so minimal and it takes away so much of the enjoyment.

I'm happy motiv has gotten ...

KiiiKiii 'Kya' Mujin Service

OH MY GOD.

I'm absolutely blown away by this young lady! A FORCE to be reckoned with.

Not only is her voice soooo interesting and unusual for a 14 year old. She knows how to use it at a level that surpasses many adults in the industry. So much body and individuality in her vocals I can't help but super excited to see how she grows as a singer because how her groups music is done, they're hiding how special her voice.

She is also INSANELY charming and confident, I honestly ...

BOYNEXTDOOR "I feel good" Dance behind + "I love you" Recording

Your favourite content!

I loooved seeing Riwoo adjust the choreo so efficiently. More of that please. Why was Woonhak so hyper please? uhfdih I feel like I saw a whole new side to him.

The singing behind was impressive as USUAL and you know what Taesan's voice is just getting bigger and bigger, he blew me away.

Everyones vocal is strong and assured and always a joy to listen to. Sungho owns my HEART. I can't wait for him to have a solo song in the future PLEASE.

He is ...

&Audition Ep 3

SAYONARA HITORIIIIII

God, Maki and Yuma DOMINATED that performance and had such BEAUTIFUL lines. Taki's growth is always so beautiful to witness.

Gaku is so loveable. I need him and Taehyung to interact LOL. I think it'll be hilarious, it's a shame his groups music is ... but that may change.

Throughly enjoyable episode though!

ATHEART Plot twist album

Hmm

There is potential here but from how they perform it seems they should've trained for another year to REALLY embody a sense of confidence on stage cos they seem shaky quite often. And besides one or two girls, the stage presence is inconsistent.

The music is good but doesn't really say anything new. Easy listening and trendy but still high quality.

Dot dot dot is the clear stand out though, the vocals ate and were a pleasant surprise. Kinda wish that was the title trac...

XNGHAN Xessions Heavenly Blue Behind + Dance Practice

OH

THIS

WAS SO GOOD!

I love that we really get to see them create the choreo from scratch and I'm amazed at how much was great at first attempt and ended up in the choreo. They really do have great chemistry and were destined to meet.

It's surreal how exciting he is as an artist.

Can't wait for his recording behinds!

NEXZ Summer #2 & Jjimjilbang #1

Haru is a MENACE LOOOL

His impressions of Seita loool I love him.

It's wild how natural entertaining they can be even without having much of a concept. Especially when Yu, Haru and Geon were in the kitchen lool.

Their chemistry is genuinely addictive and makes me feel good!

Enjoy!

I-LAND 2 Ep 7 & 8 (fasten your seatbelts)

Jiyoon. You have my heart cutie.

This is the episode she really shined and it's lovely seeing her mature and how she's just easily misunderstood actually and has a sweet heart.

i loved that the ones that helped each other are the ones that made it, says a lot about the group mentality and what that really means.

Fuko has definitely grown on me even more from this point, meanwhile Jungeun did not shine here. She's reserved yet pushy as fuck, poor Saebi MY SHAYLA!! I guess t...

IDNTT Album Review

5th gen delivering.

AGAIN. what's new??

DoHun IS that boy. 2003 line strikes again. His star quality, visuals and vocals are a killer package.

Do we even need the other 16 boys?!?

Enjoy!

PODCAST DAY!

First episode KISS OF LIFE.

I say everything I need to say about the klandettes and I won't speak of them no more unless something significant shifts cos I've been seeing some annoying false equivalences in my comment sections so maybe this episode will serve as a PSA as to why you should leave people alone, me first.

Second Episode GIRLS GENERATION and the Jessica Jung story.

As we talk about their journey briefly into becoming ICONS and celebrating their 18th anniversary (...

&Audition Episode 2

Well ... so MUCH FUCKING FILLER

I get that they don't have dramatics like regular shows but we still want to see them really learn the choreo and practice etc.

Luckily this came in towards the end but then the other performances in the next episode ... like... why? lol it all could've been in this episode. The pacing is definitely off.

I really enjoyed this though, I was considering giving up cos of the lack of tension but there's something nice about just easy watching I...

RIIZE 'Fly Up' Recording

technical difficulties of course. mic didn't record and my camera cut out for a min

SOHEE and Wonbin. WOW, the vocals are insane.

Watching this I couldn't help but giggle and realise, SM will never slip up when it comes to their standards for vocals. I'm also pleased to see how much they keep growing as singers.

I should've never doubted them to start with. They just need songs that allow them to ride the beat and croon us more without having to worry about intense ...

RESCENE - Mood Recording

My GIRLS!

I still think 3 of them sound the same if you're listening passively LOOL but I learnt a lot here. I'm curious to check out their other recordings too I think depending on how much engagement this one gets so - don't be lazy.

Liv really is a confident singer, although she is the cliche kpop vocal that is cold and gets tight and thin, when she's open and strong she is masterful with her instrument. Minami also though not as much.

I can't wait for them to release ...

Boys II Planet ep 6

YYAAAAASSSSSSS FUCKING SANGWON & LEO

The duo K-pop need. I literally don't care who else is in the group as long as they're there. Sangwon may BE the first trainee I'm stanning at hello. His spirit and energy but also talent make him so special. You don't come across many idols like that. He already performed like one here, he has truly made it and Leo being his supportive bestie is so cute and suits him so much. His vocals and stage presence also ate. HYBE lost with these two. 2025-08-09 16:57:04 +0000 UTC View Post

Episode 17 - K-Pop For Dummies: The In’s and Outs of Korea’s Biggest Global Export

New to K-pop or just confused by the layers of fan lingo, idol hierarchies, and viral choreography? In this episode, I break down AS MUCH as I can from sunbaes and maknaes to music shows, trainee life, and more. 

Whether you’re a casual listener or a confused friend of one, this crash course unpacks a bit about the wild, fascinating world of Korea’s most powerful cultural force.

Episode 18: From Silence to Spotlight: Seunghan’s “Xnghan & Xoul” Era Begins

In this episode, I unpack the debut of “Xnghan & Xoul”, Seunghan’s long-anticipated return to the spotlight. After months of silence, controversy, and shifting narratives, how does his first step as a soloist land? We dive into the sound, visuals, lyrics, and the statement it sends. Was it worth the wait? 

Let’s talk artistry, public perception, and what this debut means for Seunghanniee and the ones who waited so long for his return.

Showing Ola HEARTS2HEARTS The Chase & Style Behind

EVERYONE is going to watch this I fear LOL

But there's a method to the madness. Ola (hey gworlll) gives us all some insight into what it's like from his dance experience too so enjoy!

I certainly did.

HEARTS2HEARTS TO THE WORLDDDDDD.

EVNNE Love Anecdotes album

ONCE AGAIN

Proving how brilliant they are as a group musically. They genuinely have it all. Great dancing, vocals, visuals AND Production. I hope they renew that contract cos we need more of this.

They're paired with ARrC on my discord and are in 3rd place and I ate with the connection cos out of the boy groups they both have the BEST music in the industry. Fresh, innovative but also consistent in branding.

SM should really take note cos this is a fantastic comeback.