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KultScene • 5th February 2021

Best K-pop albums of 2020 - MUSIC

Looking back on 2020, it was both the best of times and worst of times on the K-pop front of things: there were a lot of great releases, but also a lot of disappointments. On the album front, long term faves delivered great bodies of works, while some newer acts shared surprises that bode well for their future as they develop their discography. Retro sounds, especially disco and ‘90s-inspired R&B, resonated through many albums as artists across the industry leaned into revitalizing eternally fam

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KultScene • 27th December 2020

50 best K-pop songs of 2020 - - MUSIC

Hopes were high at the beginning of the year. Different Korean artists were reaching new grounds throughout the entire world and K-pop was starting to see mainstream attention and success. Groups were starting to tour more and in new countries, different music markets were being explored, monster rookies were debuting left and right — it just seemed like nothing could deter K-pop’s escalation to world domination. And then the pandemic happened. No one needs a refresher on how terrible it got, s

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Seoulbeats • 24th September 2020

VAV Bids Farewell in “Made For Two”

A bittersweet album released during a bittersweet time in VAV’s career, Made For Two, serves as both a promise letter and consolation to VAMPZ who have been patiently waiting for the group’s return while cherishing their last few days with a very special member. Since their lineup change in 2017 and the addition of Korean members Lou, Ayno, and Ziu after three Chinese members left, VAV have completely revamped and altered their sound to fit in with today’s K-pop scene, while also setting themsel

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KultScene • 23rd July 2020

EXO-SC's ‘1 Billion Views’ album review

Although SM Entertainment has yet to reveal any 2020 plans for a full EXO album thus far, there really hasn’t been a single shortage of content from the members individually. Right on the heels of solo albums released by Suho, Baekhyun, and Lay, SM confirmed that EXO-SC would be making a comeback with their first full length album on July 13, titled 1 Billion Views. Similar to their first EP, What a Life, the album credits hip-hop artist and Dynamic Duo member Gaeko as a lead producer, as well a

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KultScene • 14th June 2020

NCT 127's growth from ‘The 1st Mini Album’ through ‘Neo Zone'

With NCT 127’s latest release that’s captivating the hearts of NCTzens, the knockout “Kick It” and “Punch” duo has proven to be yet more noise pop gone right, after deviating from the style for a bit with songs like last year’s “Highway to Heaven” and “Superhuman.” At first, K-pop fans clowned 127 for using such unusual sound elements in their title tracks, but it actually ended up becoming one of their most beloved assets. Since their 2016 debut, the now-nine member group has already uncovered

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EnVi - NCity Magazine • 23rd November 2020

Geoffro Damus: How "Jopping" and SuperM Changed His Life

2019 proved to be a monumental year for SM Entertainment as they debuted the first supergroup in K-Pop, composed of seven of the industry’s most recognizable and acclaimed artists across four different groups. Although the members achieved many “firsts” with their debut album, “Jopping” writer Geoffrey McCray (Geoffro Damus) also experienced his fair share of firsts as a K-Pop songwriter and a taste of just how far this industry could take him. EnVi: Take us back to your first day of writing “J

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EnVi - NCity Magazine • 15th November 2020

Rakiyah in Space: Get to Know the Artist

When it comes to Black and Brown artists and musicians, they are often told they don’t fit the right “image” for a certain genre. Considering Korea’s beauty standards traditionally lean towards whiteness and thin body types, one might wonder whether or not Koreans are ready to embrace diversity in their culture. Fortunately, for up and coming singer/songwriter Rakiyah Wright, her positive experiences while studying in South Korea served as more than enough reasons to pursue a music career in the

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EnVi - NCity Magazine • 17th July 2020

Meet K-Pop Producer Alawn

The Talent Behind Some of Your Favorite Songs From Park Bom to Victon, NCT, and WayV, French producer Alawn has racked up several gems in the K-Pop world lately and rightfully so. His work has landed him on the Billboard charts and has impressed both K-Pop executives and fans alike. EnVi spoke with the multi-talented producer about his experiences working in Seoul and his inspiring drive to create. EnVi: How were you introduced to SM Entertainment and what was your first writing camp experienc

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EnVi - NCity Magazine • 15th November 2020

Johnny Suh: The Brand

It’s no secret that NCT possesses a multitude of talents outside of singing and dancing. From songwriting to playing instruments and even acting, each member has something to offer that contributes to the group as a whole and has been able to showcase those talents through various forms of content. However, in Johnny’s case, the 25-year-old’s career moves feel a bit more calculated and strategic in terms of professional longevity and it’s time we talk about it. Johnny Suh was a name that by 201

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EnVi - NCity Magazine • 21st December 2020

NCT a Year in Review (2020)

Saying that 2020 was a monumental year for NCT is an understatement. With comeback after comeback, it felt like they were side-by-side with fans even with breaks in between. The amount of content they managed to consistently gift NCTzens with comes to an outstanding total. From music to social media posts to variety shows, they entertained us all year long. Notably, the greatest gift of all this year was the debut of 2 new members of NCT, Shotaro 🦦 , and Sungchan 🦌. Even as we’re writing this, t

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EnVi - NCity Magazine • 1st January 2021

TVXQ Light Up The Stages At SMTOWN Live

“I found every ordinary moment so precious and valuable in 2020,” TVXQ member Yunho says after performing their 2018 single, “The Chance of Love.” As he and Changmin reflect on this year, it was a given that their fans (Cassies) were truly missed and it was a time for everyone to appreciate the little moments that helped brighten a dull 2020. Nonetheless, the rising gods made their SMTOWN appearance with an aura of royalty and confidence like no other. While “The Chance of Love” is pretty fun a

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Teen Vogue • 8th February 2021

The Best K-Pop Moments of 2020

The impact of Korean pop music (most commonly shorthanded as K-pop) on global music trends over the past few years is undeniable. Take BTS, for example. Since their debut in 2013, the Korean septet has become the biggest band in the world, influencing the next generation of music-makers already. In the midst of a global pandemic, Korean labels and artists have led the charge in creating lively, groundbreaking, immersive virtual experiences for fans. The end-of-year numbers only prove out that i

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EnVi - NCity Magazine • 1st January 2021

Everything You May Have Missed from Baekhyun’s SMTOWN Live Stages

Stepping out as the second EXO solo performance of the night, Baekhyun opened his set with his debut song, “UN Village” with a surprising special guest. After several seductive glances at the camera and sensual body rolls against his women backup dancers, the mischievous “Avenger of K-Pop” was joined by his fellow SuperM member, Mark, who became a surprising rap feature on “UN Village.” This wouldn’t be the first time the pair have teamed up for the song. The first collab ironically happened du

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EnVi - NCity Magazine • 21st December 2020

Idols Breaking Language Barriers, One English Song At a Time

One of the biggest critiques of why K-Pop artists couldn’t be accepted or normalized in mainstream music is because most Western audiences don’t understand the Korean language and therefore, are unable to enjoy the music. So naturally, to combat that (absurd) notion, what did K-Pop groups start doing? They released English versions of their Korean songs, as well as original English tracks and collabs. And no, contrary to popular belief, this did not just start in 2020. In fact, as early as 2008