Apink - "Mr. Chu"

Apink has released the music video for their title track "Mr. Chu" from their upcoming album Pink Blossom. Known for their cute image, the album will convey how the girls are blossoming into a more mature image while still retaining their innocence. "Mr. Chu" tells the story of a first kiss and the feelings that come along with it. The mv also has a fresh feel to it, making the song perfect for a spring playlist. I was a bit worried about the...

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4minute - "Whatcha Doin' Today"

4minute is back with "Whatcha Doin' Today (오늘 뭐해)", the title track from their new album 4minute World. The track has a completely different feel from their previous track "Is It Poppin'?", but that just shows how versatile 4minute's sound is. "Whatcha Doin' Today" is really catchy, and shows off a different side of the girls. The song has a big band feel throughout, including trumpet and saxophone riffs, but still retains a dance pop feel...

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Billion - "Dancing Alone"

Billion is a new girl group, and they've released an MV for their title track "Dancing Alone". It's reminiscent of  90s synth pop with modern dance track elements mixed in. They don't actually do any dancing in the video, but their stage presence makes up for it. Their style also reminds me of 2NE. You can tell, though, that they all have strong personalities and are very confident. In terms of the song, it could have been better. Many...

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Toheart - 1st Mini Album

Toheart is a duo comprised of SHINee's Key and Woohyun from Infinite. Although I suspect the ulterior motive is to more smoothly integrate Infinite into being part of the SM family, it's no secret that Key and Woohyun are best friends and this collaboration was bound to happen. Their voices match well together, not to mention the production quality of the whole album is excellent. This was a brave venture for SM, and the result is great.The first...

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1PS - Because I'm Your Girl

1PS, pronounced one piece, has released their debut single earlier today titled "Because I'm Your Girl". I'm not usually a fan of girl groups, but I can definitely get behind this one. During a time in which most of the girl groups are attempting a sexy concept, 1PS's style is refreshing. They've struck a perfect balance between cute and sexy, essentially giving off an innocent vibe. "Because I'm Your Girl" starts out with piano and gradually...

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