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pixiecata, 4 months ago

As of Dec. 22, 4:35 EST, Jimin's "Closer Than This" is #1 in 68 countries on iTunes.

pixiecata, 4 months ago

Paste Magazine includes Jimin's FACE (#16), Jungkook's Golden (#9) and Agust D's D-Day (#7) in its 20 Best K-pop Albums of 2023.

Jimin: "Following in the footsteps of fellow BTS bandmates RM and J-Hope, Jimin has crafted his most personal music yet with FACE, an EP that is anything but surface level. On songs like “Face-off”—an ethereal RnB opener—and “Set Me Free Pt.2″—an abrasively grandiose yet divisive hip-hop track—Jimin mines angst and self-torment to great effect. Throw in audio snippets from life on and off stage, plus a surprise cameo from Jennifer Lawrence, of all people, and you’ve got yourself one of the year’s most exciting and endlessly creative solo efforts."

Jungkook: "While some of his bandmates went off to complete military service, the youngest member of BTS released his first English-language album in a bid for global pop stardom. Without any writing or production credits to call his own on GOLDEN, Jungkook adopts a chameleonic approach that sees him shifting between styles and genres alongside Western collaborators including Latto, Jack Harlow and Major Lazer, as well as songwriting credits from Ed Sheeran and Shawn Mendes. The result is an infectious, singles-driven collection of undeniable bops we’ve been listening to seven days a week, which proves Jungkook has the Midas touch on anything he sets his mind to. With clear influences from the likes of Justin Timberlake, Usher and Justin Bieber, Jungkook is clearly vying for that pop king crown—and if Golden is anything to go by, the throne could very well be his."

Suga: "The third release from Agust D—aka Suga—completes his solo trilogy with more fiery commentary on societal norms, yet there’s also room for more personal contemplation this time round as well. “Amyygdala” hits as hard as Agust’s flow with a heart-wrenching look back at past traumas yet the album’s true centerpiece is “Snooze”, a collaboration with The Rose’s WOOSUNG and late Japanese composer, Ryuichi Sakamoto, whose haunting melody accompanies Agust’s most vulnerable music yet. That alone would earn D-Day a spot on the list, but this is an extremely accomplished body of work regardless, one which cements Agust D as one of the greatest Korean rappers of his generation."

pixiecata, 5 months ago

UPROXX lists Jungkook's Golden in its Best Albums of 2023.

BTS’ Jung Kook has shown himself to be a pop sensation both within the group and as a solo act. His debut solo album, Golden, served as a gift to fans, as it arrived weeks before Jung Kook began the process of enlisting in the Korean military. He’ll be away until 2025, but songs like the romantic “Standing Next To You,” the sexy, rhythmic “3D,” and the gut-wrenching ballad “Hate You” will certainly hold as timeless classics. But they also set the stage for him to continue his world takeover upon his return.

pixiecata, 4 months ago

Genius Korea ranks RM's Indigo as #1, and Agust D's D-Day as #5, in their (25) Best K-pop Albums of 2023 list.

RM, Indigo

With a blend of different genres, a roster of eclectic artists, and masterful penmanship, RM created the poignant Indigo, an intimate yet universal composition of his twenties. While lyrics can be interpreted in multiple ways, RM’s storytelling prowess is the core of the album as he allows himself and helps listeners navigate through the depths of emotion and human experience. With songs like “Lonely” and “건망증 (Forg_tful),” RM captures introspection and the complexities of isolation in adulthood, which are more often than not too complicated for us to unpack by ourselves.

Certain albums deserve to be listened to the way they are presented by the artist and don’t necessarily boast singles, and Indigo is one of them. Not only is each song a lyrical journey in and of itself, but they come together to weave a story that leaves a lasting impression on listeners' minds and hearts. With songs like the Anderson .Paak assisted “Still Life”, “All Day” with Tablo, and “No.2” featuring Park Ji Yoon, Indigo provides listeners with solace, inspiration, and a moment to reflect and move forward with more determination. The album grapples with nostalgia of our younger years, our aspirations, and the inevitable challenges that come with growing up and maturing. Even though the album explores themes of uncertainty and doubt, the project itself always maintains a cohesive identity, which is all thanks to RM himself. A lyrical masterpiece, Indigo offers both reflective and ambitious perspectives, making it the best album of the year.

Agust D, D-Day

D-DAY, Agust D’s third studio album, delivers on its grand finale status. As the last installment in the three-part trilogy of albums that included D-2 and Agust-D, D-DAY is a flavor-thick blend of smoking guns and thorny roses. Aggressive compositions like the title track “해금 (Haegeum),” a track about the toxicity of living in a polarized society, contrast with more reflective tracks such as “사람 (People) Pt.2” ft. IU), and the absolute golden goose of the album itself, “Snooze” ft. 坂本龍一 (Ryuichi Sakamoto) & WOOSUNG. Evidently, more mature than 2016 Agust D and another step in self-acceptance and maturity compared to 2020 Agust D, D-DAY acts as the older brother to his younger self, providing insight that only someone standing on the other side of hardship can have realized.

ernest, 10 months ago

I appreciate the concern, and it seems to me that kbin is no longer just one person ;) Currently, kbin is a team of wonderful people who handle development work, devops, project management, and more. Additionally, Piotr helps me with administering kbin.social. There will be significant changes here soon, things are happening quickly. But to be honest, I wasn't fully prepared for such substantial growth, and it will probably take some time before everything stabilizes. But... this is just the beginning ;) What's important is that the snowball starts rolling, regardless of whether kbin, Lemmy, or Mastodon gains the most users. We all win in this situation.

PixelCats, 10 months ago

NewJeans (뉴진스) 'ASAP' Teaser
https://youtu.be/CgNVotVutx0

I feel more complex storytelling coming!

And sidenote - "The Exhilaratingly Fast Rise of NewJeans" in Rolling Stone - https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/newjeans-new-music-minji-hanni-danielle-haerin-hyein-1234770863/

#KPop #NewJeans #ASAP

PixelCats, 10 months ago

Tomorrow X Together - Japan Release

TXT (투모로우바이투게더) 'Sweet' Album coming 5 July! - Japanese Release

'Sweet' Album coming 5 July!

'Sugar Rush Ride [Japanese Ver.]' - Coming 28 June

Official Teaser is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S5NEL9mHy_c

Weeeeee!

#TomorrowXTogether #Kpop #Sweet

rLok, 10 months ago

It's here!

Do it Like That MV: https://youtu.be/C0EYKxF1oTI

PixelCats, 11 months ago

I love a good playlist. This one is my 'inbetween bangtan streaming playlists' playlist and it has everything that's been recommended or sparked my interest over the last couple of years. Built to be played on shuffle and designed for singing along to while you try desperately to get some work done!

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5xWH6tzKF1kAdlVSyQbYb8?si=1bbcf49ec334470c

rLok, 11 months ago

@screamlet

@PixelCats nice! This is my go-to for background music: BTS Study & Work

PixelCats, 11 months ago

Yaaaay! more to be excited about! https://www.tiktok.com/

#TXT #TomorrowXTogether #TikTok

moonchildontheblueside, 11 months ago

Xeva, the artist behind the BTS mural at HYBE, has posted a video showcasing their stunning work to mark BTS's 10th Anniversary.

Instagram Reel

rLok, 10 months ago

J-Hope Festa TikTok video https://vt.tiktok.com/ZSLBuxwgv/