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Afeef

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Afeef is an average middle school student with a quirky taste in music and a particular love for Kpop. Despite having just started enjoying Kpop in 2014, it’s become an essential part of his life. His favorite groups include Big Bang and Oh My Girl. Outside of writing, he enjoys reading, casually scrolling through his Instagram feed, and studying for Quiz Bowl.

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Afeef's Latest Posts

Lee Hae Ri – ‘H’ Album Review

GOOD!
A mature album that combines modernity and tradition, and a great start to a bright solo career
By Afeef | Jun 21, 2017 | Music

Davichi is the female duo known for their emotional and sincere singing, more so internationally after their contribution to the OST for Descendants of the Sun. And it is now time for Lee Hae Ri, a member of the duo, …

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Loona 1/3 – ‘Love&Evil’ Album Review

GOOD!
Sophisticated, well-produced melodies that are nostalgic and remind us of the yesteryear.
By Afeef | Jun 19, 2017 | Music

After only slightly more than a month since their debut, Loona’s first sub-unit Loona 1/3 has returned with a re-release of their first album, Love&Live, titled Love&Evil. In stark contrast to Love&Live’s infectious energy, Love&Evil has more of a serious …

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Top Kpop MVs Roundup – May 2017

See the best of the best May MVs with more elaborate stories and more meaningful aesthetics.
By Afeef | Jun 17, 2017 | Music

As we make the transition into the season of summer in May, so do our beloved Kpop artists. Both group and solo artists alike are releasing music videos that have more elaborate stories and more meaningful aesthetics. Here is the …

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DIA – ‘YOLO’ Album Review

GOOD!
DIA's self-composed album surprises listeners with genres as unexplored as trot and folk.
By Afeef | Jun 15, 2017 | Music

DIA strikes the hearts of people once again with YOLO, their first full album. YOLO is an album that breaks the stereotypes of a so-called “typical girl group”, surprising listeners with genres as unexplored as trot and folk. What’s more worth …

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Minzy – ‘Minzy Work 01. Uno’ Album Review

GOOD!
Minzy’s passion and artistry shines through as a solo artist.
By Afeef | Jun 11, 2017 | Music

After Minzy unfortunately left 2NE1 and their label YG Entertainment, all eyes were peeled on what Minzy would do after that. What types of songs would she sing? What genre of music does she prefer? The problem is, she had …

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Eunji – ‘The Space’ Album Review

GOOD!
Take a breather from the ups and downs of life with this traditional, ethereal album.
By Afeef | Jun 6, 2017 | Music

Everyone knows Eunji for her sweet tribute to her wonderful father, Hopefully Sky. Her unique and mature vocals allowed her to tackle the song perfectly, and it was able to reach the top of the charts. Now, with high hopes …

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EXID – ‘Eclipse’ Album Review

GOOD!
Even without Solji, Eclipse is an excellent paragon of EXID’s discography.
By Afeef | Jun 3, 2017 | Music

Solji, the main vocalist of EXID, is sadly taking a break from group activities due to her unfortunate heath issues. However, despite this major disadvantage, EXID has come back strong as a quartet with Eclipse. As the album cover implies, …

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Girls’ Day – ‘Everyday #5’ Album Review

GOOD!
Get ready to be awed by Girl’s Day’s skillfulness and versatility.
By Afeef | May 22, 2017 | Music

After a painfully long hiatus of nearly two years, Girl’s Day is back to save the day (and their fans). As bold as they can be, they launched the album Everyday #5, which showcases their plucky spirit through sensual R&B …

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Pristin – ‘Hi Pristin’ Album Review

GOOD!
An album that exudes girl power through cheerful anthems and tranquil, sentimental tunes.
By Afeef | May 15, 2017 | Music

After the debut of After School eight years ago, all eyes are on the debut of Pledis’ second girl group, Pristin. Their debut album, Hi Pristin, is one that definitely does not disappoint. It’s an album that exudes girl power through …

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CNBlue – ‘7℃N’ Album Review

GOOD!
An album that's never boring, from invigorating, powerful anthems to slow, posh numbers.
By Afeef | May 14, 2017 | Music

CNBLUE is quite unlike most of the Kpop groups out there; they’re actually a true band, playing their own instruments and composing their own music. And they are now back with their aptly named seventh mini album 7℃N. Branching out into …

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Highlight – ‘Can You Feel It?’ Album Review

GOOD!
If you're looking for cheerful dance tracks or chic, slow tracks (or both!), this is it.
By Afeef | May 12, 2017 | Music

If you don’t know it yet, Highlight is actually Beast, but the group members had to rebrand themselves due to legal issues over the rights of their group name with their former label, Cube Entertainment. Determined, they set up their …

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Brave Girls – Rollin’ Album Review

MEH..
A mediocre album apart from the “wow!”-worthy title track.
By Afeef | May 4, 2017 | Music

Brave Girls are renowned among underground Kpop listeners as a group with powerful and empowering anthems. Rollin’, their latest comeback, continues with such releases. However, apart from the memorable title track, the rest of the album has either mediocre instrumentals …

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Kim Hyung Jun – ‘AM to PM 5-11-1’ Album Review

GOOD!
Sultry R&B songs every step of the way as Kim Hyung Jun transforms his image.
By Afeef | May 3, 2017 | Music

Kim Hyung Jun is part of SS501, one of the early day Kpop groups that acted as trailblazers for the spread of Kpop around the world, particularly in Japan. Also, he is a part of the currently active sub-unit, Double S 301. …

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Loona 1/3 – Love&Live Album Review

GOOD!
Some spotty song production and selection, but otherwise a cheerful listen.
By Afeef | May 1, 2017 | Music

Loona is probably best known for the humongous budget used to create the group. They’ve also drum up anticipation by revealing one group member to the public each month. Although not all of the members have been made known, the first subunit of Loona, …

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Astro – ‘Winter Dream’ Album Review

GOOD!
A competent album that sticks with Astro’s comfort zone of sweet pop ditties.
By Afeef | Apr 30, 2017 | Music

Marking the end of Astro’s season-themed albums is their special album, Winter Dream. Surprisingly, there’s no music video to represent this album, but that’s probably because the title track does not fit with the mood and style of Astro’s previous …

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