Korean R&B – The Fangirl Lane

Waiting For Donghun ~ Day 71

Posted on December 2, 2021December 3, 2021 by Michele

Donghun took to his Instagram account back on November 30 and it was to give a shout out to a fellow Mixnine contestant. The one thing I have learned about the K-pop industry is that regardless of how fandoms want to believe there is animosities between groups and idols, current and former, the fact of the matter READ MORE

On My Screen ~ Dolphin (OnlyOneOf]

Posted on July 28, 2021August 2, 2021 by Michele

So yeah, I have kind of been on a hiatus of sorts I guess. Taking care of family medical situations, navigating the slow return to an upcoming ‘office centric work environment’ and of course, the ever-annoying (mental and spiritual) journey through what seems to be an endless pandemic. Also, been struggling to find my writing READ MORE

Playlist Roulette ~ Empty-Handed [H&D]

Posted on April 6, 2021July 17, 2021 by Michele

For someone who has never watched a single episode of any of the The Unit, Under Nineteen, or Produce 101 K-pop group survival programs, I certainly have a wealth of the shows’ alumni populating the Strictly Korean playlist. Late night Apple Music excavations are becoming a ritual fueled by findings such as this week’s Playlist Roulette pull, H&D’s Empty-Handed ~ yep, it’s a B-side READ MORE

Playlist Roulette ~ 내 눈에는 니가 (You In My Eyes) [Snuper]

Posted on March 22, 2021 by Michele

I have to be honest, I am rather enjoying the buried deep in the Strictly Korean playlist pulls these days. Older releases from groups that have not debuted yesterday seems to be somewhat of a perfect fit for an awkward K-pop fan like myself. I may be awkward, but I like to think I have pretty READ MORE

Playlist Roulette ~ Bandi & Luni’s [Ravi, Cold Bay, Xydo]

Posted on March 15, 2021 by Michele

If you like Korean R&B as much as I do then it stands to reason you should (and maybe you already do) have Ravi and his gang over at Groovl1n on your radar. I know I am preaching to the Vixx choir, but for a newb like me who stumbled upon Ravi’s Groovl1n label by READ MORE

Playlist Roulette ~ Without You [Golden Child]

Posted on March 1, 2021 by Michele

There are some days when I really consider hanging up my fangirl hat and becoming a food blogger or something completely removed from anything K-pop. But then when Sunday night rolls around I begin to feel an excited anticipation of what the Strictly Korean playlist will shuffle out and challenge me with in the READ MORE

Playlist Roulette ~ Long Flight [Taeyong]

Posted on February 1, 2021February 7, 2021 by Michele

Journeys. Some feel that life in and of itself is one and sure, I can get on board with that. But break it down even further. Within this all-encompassing journey are probably some sub-journeys like education, career, love, and perhaps a more important one, the inner journey we take in discovering who we are and READ MORE

Playlist Roulette ~ Cry [MBLAQ]

Posted on January 25, 2021 by Michele

I am going to need a moment. Maybe even several. I do not believe in coincidences; therefore, I am not going to say that it is coincidental that over the past week I have been musing over the fact that in addition to exploring newer groups as of late, many of those newer groups have READ MORE

Playlist Roulette ~ PicassO [OnlyOneOf]

Posted on December 28, 2020 by Michele

I love it when the Strictly Korean playlist pushes a newer group to the forefront to get some exposure. OnlyOneOf arrived on the K-pop scene in May 2019 and are probably at the point now of shedding their rookie skin, finding their color and sound, and of course gaining momentum. The B-side track PicassO from their debut READ MORE

Playlist Roulette ~ 안녕히 계시죠 [Wheesung]

Posted on November 30, 2020November 30, 2020 by Michele

Well it seems like the Strictly Korean playlist has its algorithmic mind set on solo artists for the time being shuffling out a B-side from singer Wheesung’s fifth studio album, eternal essence of music. 안녕히 계시죠 is a rhythmic, soulful groove that reminds me of those R&B ballads of the 60’s, and is a nice and gentle way READ MORE