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✨ Going back in time to summer and analyzing "Do What I Want" & "N the Front" in my latest video. What do you think of the dichotomy of these bold tracks? youtu.be/bP3mODerjfg
#MONSTAX #몬스타엑스 #THEX #MONBEBE

MONSTA X's Dichotomy of Boldness: "Do What I Want" and "N the Front"

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November 15, 2025 at 8:25 AM

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New video essay Short is live exploring the beauty of Monsta X's "Baby Blue". Cheers to another decade of duality like this!
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#MonstaX #BabyBlue #Kpop #VideoEssay

MONSTA X's "baby blue": Metamorphosis of Melancholy and Maturity

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November 15, 2025 at 3:55 AM

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Diving deep into Yuta's 'Twisted Paradise' and its exploration of vulnerability and authenticity. Check out my analysis and let what resonated with you below!
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#Yuta #TwistedParadise #NCT #Kpop

Yuta's "Twisted Paradise": Sound, Story and Sight Synthesize

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November 14, 2025 at 4:25 AM

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5 random earworms I can't evict (and don't want to!). What's stuck in your head?
youtu.be/c-UM3GrMIgg
#KPOP #recommendations

5 MORE Earworms I Can't Evict #kpop #tpop

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November 13, 2025 at 3:24 AM

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So excited to share my latest video reviewing Miyeon's stunning song "Say My Name!" Check it out if you have time please 💜
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#MIYEON #SayMyName #IDLE

Miyeon's "Say My Name": Intimacy and Intentionality

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November 12, 2025 at 6:06 PM

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Or check it out on SUBSTACK!
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#YEONJUN #TXT #NOLABELS

November 10, 2025 at 6:02 PM

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Yeonjun's "NO LABELS: PART 01" = 🔥 ARTISTIC FREEDOM! 🔥 My video essay breaks down Yeonjun's genre-bending solo debut & how he's rewriting the K-Pop rulebook. Watch now:  youtu.be/A0juTYlr24U#...
#TXT #NOLABELS_PART01 #Kpop #SoloDebut #Videoessay #MusicReview

Yeonjun's NO LABELS: PART 01: A Hellraiser in Six Tracks

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November 10, 2025 at 6:02 PM

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Read it here: open.substack.com/pub/diaryofa...
#Sunmi #Cynical #Kpop #HEARTMAID

Ever feel like a little dark humor is the only way to cope? Sunmi's discography says, yes! I explore how Sunmi's "Cynical" uses horror, laughter, and gummy eyeballs to tap into our deepest anxieties.

Sunmi, K-Pop's Queen of “CYNICAL” Cool, Is Back!

And Redefining the Genre with a Touch of the Grotesque

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November 8, 2025 at 5:44 PM

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Ever feel like a little dark humor is the only way to cope? Sunmi's discography says, yes! I explore how Sunmi's "Cynical" uses horror, laughter, and gummy eyeballs to tap into our deepest anxieties. Watch here: youtube.com/shorts/EyQDE...
#Sunmi #Cynical #Kpop #HEARTMAID

Sunmi, K-Pop's Queen of “CYNICAL” Cool, is Back! #videoessay

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November 8, 2025 at 5:43 PM

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Cheers to Bang Ye-dam's "Against All," an anthem of resilience. The breathtaking vocal control it takes to navigate its depth, from vulnerability to explosive hope, is simply captivating and should be appreciated. READ MORE: diaryofakpopintrovert.substack.com/p/bang-ye-da...
#BangYedam #KPOP

Bang Ye-dam’s “Against All”

Vocal Control Meets Instrumental Depth

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November 8, 2025 at 5:37 AM

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Excited to be back with a reaction after focusing on video essays for a bit. I had to return to my roots for XLOV's new release, "RIZZ"! I’ve been waiting extremely impatiently.
#XLOV #엑스러브 #RIZZ #UXLXVE #Kpop #reaction
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XLOV's 'RIZZ' MV Reaction: I need rizz lessons.

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November 6, 2025 at 3:57 PM

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Or, check out the audible version 🫶🏾
My video essay on Taehyun's 'Bird of Night' & Beomgyu's 'Take My Half'. Check it out! #TXT #TomorrowByTogether #TomorrowXTogether #MOA #KPOP #essay
YOUTUBE: youtu.be/XVrryc9fVJM

November 4, 2025 at 5:38 AM

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Finally talking about the incredible solos from TXT's The Star Chapter: TOGETHER! Check out my essays on Taehyun's 'Bird of Night' & Beomgyu's 'Take My Half'. #TXT #TomorrowXTogether #KPOP
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Beomgyu's "Take My Half"

From Self-Protective Wish to Empathetic Promise

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November 4, 2025 at 5:36 AM

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Need a K-Pop pick-me-up? Jump into the first entry of my X-Pop Confessions for 5 earworms that unlock a whole new level of obsession and inspire ridiculous choreo only I will ever see!
#GENBLUE #ARISE #KIIRAS #MUU #QUEENZEYE #KPOP #earworm
youtu.be/so5OczIarr0

My Global Pop Confessions: Earworms I Can't Stop Playing

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November 2, 2025 at 5:39 AM

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MONSTA X at their boldest! "Do What I Want" and "N the Front" is the perfect two-course serving of the group's boldness and ability to command both shadows and spotlight. It's good eating for Monbebe! READ MORE: open.substack.com/pub/diaryofa...
#MONSTAX #몬스타엑스 #DoWhatIWant #NtheFront #kpop

MONSTA X's “Do What I Want” and “N the Front”

A Monster Dichotomy of Boldness

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November 1, 2025 at 6:44 PM

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In "Good Goodbye," Hwasa's vocal is the point! It's a lesson in self-assuredness. Hear the "I know my worth" in every line as she transforms a goodbye into a declaration of independence.
#HWASA #Mamamoo #KPOP
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Hwasa's "Good Goodbye": A Farewell That Makes You Taller

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October 31, 2025 at 5:58 PM

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POW's reimagines "Wall Flowers" as not invisible, but possessing latent power, discovering beauty and strength within the shadows. Imagine a vibrant street mural brought to life as a song.
#POW #KPop #videoessay

Substack 👉🏾 diaryofakpopintrovert.substack.com/p/pows-wall-...
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POW’s “Wall Flowers”: An Anthem for Us Introverts

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October 28, 2025 at 6:26 PM

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For my reading-averse, youtu.be/joMhB9eXN8k!
#NMIXX #BlueValentine

October 18, 2025 at 1:27 PM

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🎧 Feeling those butterflies? 🦋 Let NMIXX's "Blue Valentine" take you on an emotional rollercoaster! From upbeat to get low to pondering and reflection, this album's got it all. Check out why I'm hooked! #NMIXX #MusicToFeel #BlueValentine
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NMIXX's "Blue Valentine"

A Hexagonal Triumph Forged in Love, Loss, and MIXX POP

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October 17, 2025 at 11:58 PM

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Join me, Seulgi and her last solo release 'Accidentally on Purpose' as I explore the genius of its sequencing and the emotional journey it takes you on as Seulgi's best solo work yet! 🔥 youtu.be/QyIkK4mv5x0
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Why Seulgi's "Accidentally on Purpose" Is a Triumph in Tracklist Sequencing

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October 10, 2025 at 3:22 PM

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Explore the synth-pop spectrum of Hearts2Hearts from the ethereal "The Chase" to the funky "Pretty Please" (FOCUS drops 10/20), taking retro influences and creating something familiar yet new.
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#Hearts2Hearts #TheChase #PrettyPlease #Kpop

Hearts2Hearts: The Synth-Pop Alchemy of Forging Retro Gold into Modern Dreams

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October 10, 2025 at 2:55 PM

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"AtHeart's 'Plot Twist' EP: Authenticity vs. Performance! 🔥 My new video explores the tensions within their music, from 'Good Girl' expectations to unexpected 'Plot Twist's. 🤔 Watch and find out!
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#AtHeart #Kpop