Dream may be a perfect case into the pro's and cons of debuting so young. One hand your career has more longevity and you get a head start on your colleagues who have to think about enlistment much sooner but on the other hand, 9 years in, you're still young but your identity now feels ... stale? 

What routes can they take to mature in a way that feels fresh and doesn't feel like they're trying to recapture the sounds of their previous releases. Is SM playing it too safe? (Yes).

Close Your Eyes is one of the few 5th-gen boy groups fully committed to vibes. Smooth R&B, low-key sensuality, and that classic EXO-adjacent elegance. In this episode, I break down why I jokingly call them “EXO’s sons,” the sonic DNA running through their discography, and how they’ve managed to make rookies sound this polished. From velvety vocals to effortlessly refined production, let’s get into what makes Close Your Eyes feel refreshing, grown, and surprisingly consistent in a generation full of noise.

AHOF is finally here and while the talent is clearly there, the music is DAY6 with choreo loool?? In today’s episode, I dive into their journey from Universe League to debut, break down “Rendezvous” and “Pinocchio,” and unpack why their sound feels so heavy and melancholy this early on. 

Are they carving out a refreshing lane in K-pop, or is the sad-boy energy a little much for a rookie group? Let’s talk AHOF, artistry, and why I want to support them… but also want them to have a little more fun.

Whatever you want to call the method, the delusion is the same. In this episode I expand more on what I touched in on during episode 21 because now I finally KNOW where everyone got their information from. 
There is NOTHING wrong learning information about singing and technique from someone knowledgable however, using that information to then spread misinformation or to overly simply what is a complex art form, is wrong.

If you know my journey with TWS and how we started off, you would know how much of a shock it is that we have ended up here. 
These boys are very endearing and have really suddenly grown on me. In this episode I briefly cover their history, showcase some of their songs and talk about why their personalities have pulled me back in after nearly giving up on them altogether. 

This week I’m taking a closer listen, literally, to CORTIS. K-pop’s newest 5th-gen phenomenon. With song clips and way too much autotune analysis, I’m unpacking why their music sounds so polished yet strangely familiar ... From Black producer influences to their “vocals optional” approach, we’re diving into how CORTIS represent both the best and most confusing parts of K-pop’s new sound.

As well their intense "frat boy" energy which for a queer like me can be hard to connect with. 

In this episode, I’m breaking down the latest updates from EXO’s ongoing CBX vs SM saga and the escalating tensions between NewJeans and HYBE/ADOR. Who’s actually winning these battles, what’s at stake for both fandoms, and what does it say about the power balance in K-pop right now? 

From doubting their debut single and lack of usual SM vocal delivery to suddenly falling in love then realise you can’t explain why? That’s me with HEARTS2HEARTS. Let’s unpack the obsession, the music and the 8 girls who have stolen my heart and some coin iudvghsdiu.

These girlies started off with SO much potential but perhaps the hype of being labelled "HYBE'S First Girl Group" was too much to bare and now the cracks are beginning to show with the lack of musical identity and under utilisation of potential here. 

MEOVV’s got everything it takes to be the next IT girl group truly. From their vocals, visuals, charisma for days but their music still feels stuck in Teddy Park’s recycling bin. In this episode, I’m talking about how production can silence potential, why Teddy’s formula won't work anymore in the long run, and what MEOVV needs to become a better version of themselves.