The Week in Review: October 22, 2022
My song recommendations of the week, a sneak peek at next week's content, and more!
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Thought-Provoking Quote of the Week: A favorite artist of RM’s, Chang Ucchin, on criticism towards his “childish” style: “An artist’s role is to seek out their own art with creativity, and they need to know themselves very well. In order to do so, they need naivete.”
Top Ten Song Recs of the Week
“MY ENTERTAINMENT” by Nana Mizuki, a great choice to start an album on a compelling note
The best song on (G)I-DLE’s new album, “Change”
Rain going back to his hip-hop roots on “DOMESTIC”
Billlie’s Disney OST medley on YouTube!
RAVI in fighting form on “BLOCK PARTY”
After wallowing in emotions while listening to WONHO’s “Don’t Regret”...
… it’s nice to get back into a dancing mood with “On & On” (ft. YUNHWAY)!
Peach A!’s MOMOLAND-esque “Rebreath”
APR PROJECT’s cute and catchy “Scene,” ft. HO HYEON
EruhWa’s “THE RED MOOn,” for fans of “LALALAY” by SUNMI
What’s New From Me
I released a complementary podcast episode going off of the topics covered in my latest ENHYPEN write-ups!
On another new episode of 17 Carat K-Pop, I covered the latest K-pop-related headlines, from BTS’s big announcement to what really happened with KAMP.
On part two of a How to Stan miniseries, I picked up in the timeline of “Satanic Panic”’s many twists and turns right where I left off in part one!
Lastly, I released my “cheat sheet” about the most notable details in Stray Kids’ MAXIDENT songs and videos!
Coming Up
A comprehensive guide to The Star Seekers
An episode of 17 Carat K-Pop all about RM’s favorite artists and works of art
The conclusion of my “Satanic Panic” miniseries: an interview with the author of Unmask Alice!
A breakdown of Dreamcatcher’s latest release and music video
A new album review
My interview with SUDI!
Get ready for new music from ATBO, CLASS:y, ENHYPEN, EPEX, iKON (live album), JIN, JO YURI, KIHYUN, Mew Suppasit and SUHO, Roy Kim, SAAY, TEN, Travis Japan, and more!
Throwback of the Week: “Queen” by HISTORY
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