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Diary Of A KPOP Introvert

@kpopintrovert.bsky.social
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Lover of all things KPOP related AND adjacent. I like writing and music. Sometimes I post MV, variety and behind the scenes reactions.

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Diary Of A KPOP Introvert @kpopintrovert.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Last week: Picheolin’s chaos theater, Red Velvet’s day‑to‑night Velvet Summer, WHIB’s delicious pie, AEN’s dual‑market debut, and standout moments from KISS OF LIFE, TXT, TWS, Lee Jiham, NOWZ and more. My blog is up! diaryofakpopintrovert.substack.com/p/an-introve... #KPOP #NewMusic #MusicReview
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An Introvert's Guide to K-Pop (Week of August 3)
Picheolin’s chaos theater, Red Velvet’s reunion summer, WHIB’s delicious pie, AEN’s dual‑market debut, and moments from KISS OF LIFE, TXT, TWS NOWZ and more.
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Diary Of A KPOP Introvert @kpopintrovert.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
🎧🎶 Thoughts on AEN’s 'A NEW ERA OF NOW': From 'Debut’s Plan' to Debut Day diaryofakpopintrovert.substack.com/p/aens-a-new... #KPOP #NewMusic #MusicReview
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AEN’s 'A NEW ERA OF NOW': From 'Debut’s Plan' to Debut Day
An introduction built for two markets at once
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Diary Of A KPOP Introvert @kpopintrovert.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
🎧🎶 Thoughts on WHIB's 'CHERRY PIE': Pages, Pies and Pivots diaryofakpopintrovert.substack.com/p/whibs-cher... #KPOP #NewMusic #MusicReview
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WHIB's 'CHERRY PIE': Pages, Pies and Pivots
Stretching sound across nostalgia, sweetness, grit and ambition.
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Diary Of A KPOP Introvert @kpopintrovert.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
🎧🎶 Thoughts on: Picheolin's '吉BOARD': Guardian of Excitement diaryofakpopintrovert.substack.com/p/picheolins... #Picheolin #KPOP #NewMusic #MusicReview
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Picheolin's '吉BOARD': Guardian of Excitement
Dino’s first mini album is a theatrical world of humor, swagger and heartfelt sincerity
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Diary Of A KPOP Introvert @kpopintrovert.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
🎧🎶 Thoughts on: Red Velvet 'Velvet Summer': Defining Summer Again diaryofakpopintrovert.substack.com/p/red-velvet... #RedVelvet #KPOP #NewMusic #MusicReview
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Red Velvet 'Velvet Summer': Defining Summer Again
Not the loudest summer record, but a refined and thoughtful one
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Diary Of A KPOP Introvert @kpopintrovert.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
THIS WEEK: KARD’s lights‑on farewell, P1Harmony’s sleek polish, ATEEZ’s blistering intensity, Young K’s sad‑bright catharsis, and KiiiKiii, CORTIS, POW, TEN and more. My blog is up! diaryofakpopintrovert.substack.com/p/an-introve... #KPOP #NewMusic #MusicReview
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An Introvert's Guide to K-Pop (Week of July 27)
KARD’s lights‑on farewell, P1Harmony’s sleek polish, ATEEZ’s blistering intensity, Young K’s sad‑bright catharsis, and KiiiKiii, CORTIS, POW, TEN and more.
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Diary Of A KPOP Introvert @kpopintrovert.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
OSTs cradle hearts, rekindle sparks and build expectations. Check out DK’s fierce love, Liz’s eerie comfort, Dino’s triumphant spark, Ohyul’s tender simplicity, QWER’s defiant battle cry and more. My July OST playlist is up! diaryofakpopintrovert.substack.com/p/july-2026-... #KPOP #NewMusic #OST
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July OST Playlist: From Fierce Love to Defiant Rebellion
A playlist of July OSTs with DK’s fierce love, Liz’s eerie comfort, Dino’s triumphant spark, Ohyul’s tender simplicity, QWER’s defiant battle cry and more.
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Diary Of A KPOP Introvert @kpopintrovert.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
🎧🎶 Thoughts on: KARD's 'Where To Now? (Pt. 2) : NOWHERE': Leaving the Lights On diaryofakpopintrovert.substack.com/p/kards-wher... #KARD #KPOP #NewMusic #MusicReview
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KARD's 'Where To Now? (Pt. 2) : NOWHERE': Leaving the Lights On
Why KARD's first and last full album is a solid send-off
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Diary Of A KPOP Introvert @kpopintrovert.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
This week: Hyolyn’s sunlight‑smoke OriginaLyn, aespa’s overstimulated Japanese mini, fromis_9’s self‑made Glow ME, Wonho’s raw CORE, and more on ILLIT, KATSEYE, Jennie, ARTMS and then some. My blog is up! diaryofakpopintrovert.substack.com/p/an-introve... #KPOP #NewMusic #MusicReview
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An Introvert's Guide to K-Pop (Week of July 20)
Hyolyn’s sunlight‑smoke, aespa’s overstimulation, fromis_9’s self‑made songs, Wonho’s rawness and more on ILLIT, KATSEYE, Jennie, ARTMS and then some.
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Diary Of A KPOP Introvert @kpopintrovert.bsky.social · 26/07/2026
🎧🎶 Hyolyn "OriginaLyn": Where Sunlight Meets Smoke 🔗 in the comments ⬇️ diaryofakpopintrovert.substack.com/p/hyolyn-ori... #Hyolyn #KPOP #NewMusic #MusicReview
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Hyolyn 'OriginaLyn': Where Sunlight Meets Smoke
A sunlit strut by day and a R&B embrace by night
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Diary Of A KPOP Introvert @kpopintrovert.bsky.social · 25/07/2026
🎧🎶 Thoughts on: aespa's 'KISS N TELL': Built to Overstimulate and Overdeliver 🔗 in the comments ⬇️ diaryofakpopintrovert.substack.com/p/aespas-kis... #aespa #KPOP #NewMusic #MusicReview
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aespa's 'KISS N TELL': Built to Overstimulate and Overdeliver
Their first-ever Japanese mini is a beautifully calculated, insanely layered bubblegum trap
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Diary Of A KPOP Introvert @kpopintrovert.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
🎧📷 Thoughts on: fromis_9's 'Glow ME': Shining on Their Own Terms diaryofakpopintrovert.substack.com/p/fromis9-gl... #fromis_9 #KPOP #NewMusic #MusicReview
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fromis_9's 'Glow ME': Shining on Their Own Terms
Nine years, long scars, and new courage shaped their most self‑made album yet
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Diary Of A KPOP Introvert @kpopintrovert.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
🎧🎶 Thoughts on Wonho’s ‘CORE’: diaryofakpopintrovert.substack.com/p/every-side... #Wonho #KPOP #NewMusic #MusicReview
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Wonho's 'CORE': Every Side of a Beautiful Mess
Wonho drops his armor and shows every raw emotion
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Diary Of A KPOP Introvert @kpopintrovert.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
This week: Picheolin’s City Pop time capsule, VROWN’s ferocious debut, Minhyuk’s maximalist TEMPERATURE, Super Junior‑83z’s nostalgic Promise, and takes on idntt, YOUNG POSSE, Sunmi & more. My listen log is up! diaryofakpopintrovert.substack.com/p/an-introve... #KPOP #NewMusic #MusicReview
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An Introvert's Guide to K-Pop (Week of July 13)
Picheolin’s time capsule, VROWN’s ferocious debut, Minhyuk’s maximalism, Super Junior‑83z’s nostalgic promise, and takes on idntt, YOUNG POSSE, Sunmi & more.
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Diary Of A KPOP Introvert @kpopintrovert.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
🎧🎶 Thoughts on: Picheolin's 'Love Sick' diaryofakpopintrovert.substack.com/p/picheolins... Lee Minhyuk's 'TEMPERATURE' diaryofakpopintrovert.substack.com/p/lee-minhyu... VROWN's "Itsy Bitzy" diaryofakpopintrovert.substack.com/p/vrowns-its... #KPOP #NewMusic #MusicReview
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Diary Of A KPOP Introvert @kpopintrovert.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
🎧🎶 Thoughts on: YOUNG POSSE's young tape - diaryofakpopintrovert.substack.com/p/young-poss... SUPER JUNIOR-83z's Promise - diaryofakpopintrovert.substack.com/p/super-juni... idntt (itsnot5ver)'s <itsnotover> - diaryofakpopintrovert.substack.com/p/idntt-itsn... #KPOP #NewMusic #MusicReview
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Diary Of A KPOP Introvert @kpopintrovert.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
This week moved from Jaehyun’s textured ballad to Yeonjun’s genre‑bending solo, two sides of AHOF, Kihyun’s organic release, i‑dle’s low‑simmer haze, and RESCENE's remake, VAYONN's debut and more. My weekly listen is up! diaryofakpopintrovert.substack.com/p/an-introve... #KPOP #NewMusic #MusicReview
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An Introvert's Guide to K-Pop (Week of July 6)
This week moved from Jaehyun’s textured ballad to Yeonjun’s genre‑bending solo, two sides of AHOF, Kihyun’s organic release, i‑dle’s low‑simmer haze and more.
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Diary Of A KPOP Introvert @kpopintrovert.bsky.social · 12/07/2026
Jaehyun’s “99 Degrees” hollowed me with its raw start, abrupt shifts, and mix that wraps behind you like a quiet embrace. His voice carries contrast with power, softness and so much human texture. Blog's up now! diaryofakpopintrovert.substack.com/p/jaehyuns-9... #KPOP #NewMusic #MusicReview #Jaehyun
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Jaehyun’s “99 Degrees”: A Ballad That Wraps Around You
A Headphone Experience Built On Texture
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Diary Of A KPOP Introvert @kpopintrovert.bsky.social · 11/07/2026
Listened to Yeonjun’s NO LABELS: PART 02 and got everything from gritty distortion to breezy summer pop to the softest late night R&B. It is a wild little identity experiment. Full breakdown is up now. diaryofakpopintrovert.substack.com/p/yeonjuns-n... #KPOP #NewMusic #MusicReview #Yeonjun
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Yeonjun’s "NO LABELS : PART 02”: The Ride I Didn’t Expect
The Push and Pull of a Solo Identity
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Diary Of A KPOP Introvert @kpopintrovert.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
This was lovely. They don’t share the same label and yet we have two groups crossing the center line to share music, with can’t be blue lending live instrumentation and vocal seasoning to AtHeart’s “Say It.” youtu.be/6KBsaQAMy7c
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AtHeart 앳하트 ‘Say It’ Live Clip (with can't be blue)
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Diary Of A KPOP Introvert @kpopintrovert.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
Summer hit from all angles this week! THE8 & Vernon's dancefloor detonation, UAU's velvet warmth, ASCENDER's experimentation, Chuu's cool detour, bright ENHYPEN, Yoojung and ONEUS singles and more! My weekly log is up. diaryofakpopintrovert.substack.com/p/an-introve... #KPOP #NewMusic #MusicReview
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An Introvert's Guide to K-Pop (Week of June 29)
THE8 & Vernon's dancefloor detonation, UAU's velvet warmth, ASCENDER's experimentation, Chuu's cool detour, bright ENHYPEN, Yoojung and ONEUS singles and more!
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Diary Of A KPOP Introvert @kpopintrovert.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
My June OST roundup is up! ONEW’s tender glow, CLOSE YOUR EYES’ relentless sprint, FIFTY FIFTY’s dreamy optimism and An Yujin’s fierce drive show how an OST can sculpt emotion, whisper confessions, score romance or fuel battles. diaryofakpopintrovert.substack.com/p/june-ost-c... #KPOP #NewMusic #OST
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June OST Collection: From Gentle Confessions to Stadium‑Ready Anthems
A Curated Guide to MONTH's Essential OST Performances
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Diary Of A KPOP Introvert @kpopintrovert.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
#UAU’s trades #Dreamcatcher’s rock grit for sleek R&B, dance grooves, and retro synth‑pop. Six tracks that sketch youth as fleeting, messy, and unforgettable, stitched into one summer cycle. My blog on the album is up! diaryofakpopintrovert.substack.com/p/uaus-playl... #NewMusic #MusicReview
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UAU’s "Playlist #Your Youth": Shades of Summer
Velvet R&B Meets Summer Pop Heat
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Diary Of A KPOP Introvert @kpopintrovert.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
Vernon & THE8 didn’t just step outside SEVENTEEN’s sound. They tore the filter off completely! V8 is distortion, hyperpop and rebellion stitched into a story of sanctuary, collapse and freedom. My album review is up now. open.substack.com/pub/diaryofa... #Kpop #NewMusic #MusicReview
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VERNON X THE8’s "V8": Club Roots Reclaimed
From Nostalgic Sanctuary to Radical Defiance
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Diary Of A KPOP Introvert @kpopintrovert.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
ATEEZ wrestle chaos and control, CLASS:y return with solos, Hearts2Hearts color the bright and tender, and Suen maps intimacy’s shifting temperatures, with AtHeart, Stray Kids, Evan and more. My weekly listen log is up! diaryofakpopintrovert.substack.com/p/an-introve... #KPOP #NewMusic #MusicReview
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An Introvert's Guide to K-Pop (Week of June 22)
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Diary Of A KPOP Introvert @kpopintrovert.bsky.social · 28/06/2026
Fell into Suen’s Girlfriend EP and its full cycle of connection. It’s thrives on her husky vocals, lush R&B arrangements and shifting emotional moods all the way through. My full breakdown is up now! diaryofakpopintrovert.substack.com/p/suens-girl... #KRnB #KPOP #NewMusic
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Suen’s “Girlfriend EP”: The Emotional Temperatures of Connection
Intimacy, Vulnerability and R&B Storytelling
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Diary Of A KPOP Introvert @kpopintrovert.bsky.social · 27/06/2026
#ATEEZ’s Golden Hour : Part.5 dives into instinct vs control, moving from rap‑heavy adrenaline to sun‑lit grooves, fever‑dream trap, cinematic catharsis and sleek R&B closure. My full breakdown is live now. diaryofakpopintrovert.substack.com/p/ateezs-gol... #KPOP #NewMusic #MusicReview
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ATEEZ’s “Golden Hour : Part.5”: The Art of Contrast
When Chaos Meets Control
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Diary Of A KPOP Introvert @kpopintrovert.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
Still couldn't rid my brain of all my #CLASSy thought so turned my blog post into a video. Stream RE:BOOT [ AFTER TEARS]. youtu.be/wmNReUJDhrA?... #클라씨 #REBOOT_눈물_이후
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CLASS:y’s "RE:BOOT [AFTER TEARS]": Spotlighting Solos Over Synergy
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Diary Of A KPOP Introvert @kpopintrovert.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
AtHeart has taken the bones of “Lovefool” and rebuilt it into a bold, dance‑driven re‑imagining with funky bass and lush harmonies. They’re underrated and deserve more love so they got my undivided blog attention here. diaryofakpopintrovert.substack.com/p/athearts-s... #KPOP #NewMusic #MusicReview
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AtHeart’s “Say It”: Time Travel With a Funky Bassline
A 30‑Year Bridge Between Eras
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Diary Of A KPOP Introvert @kpopintrovert.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
Started writing notes on CLASS:y’s new album and ended up with an obsessive dive into their survival‑show scars, label shift and current prospects. This release feels like both reset and compromise. My dive is up now! diaryofakpopintrovert.substack.com/p/classys-re... #KPOP #NewMusic #MusicReview
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CLASS:y’s "RE:BOOT After the Tears": Between Growth and Fragmentation
Focusing on Solos Over Synergy
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Diary Of A KPOP Introvert @kpopintrovert.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
This week can’t be blue mapped bruised jazz‑R&B, OMEGA X rebuilt from zero, ONF engineered vocal architecture, RIIZE tested new edges, and a wave of solos and minis from Hoshi to Minhyuk to STAYC. My weekly log is up! diaryofakpopintrovert.substack.com/p/an-introve... #KPOP #NewMusic #MusicReview
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An Introvert's Guide to K-Pop (Week of June 15)
2026
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Diary Of A KPOP Introvert @kpopintrovert.bsky.social · 20/06/2026
Fell into can’t be blue’s world of bruised vocals, jazz‑laced chords, shoegaze haze, and a whole lot of emotional friction. This is their first full albuma nd it took me places. My full breakdown is up now. diaryofakpopintrovert.substack.com/p/cant-be-bl... #cantbeblue #NewMusic #MusicReview
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can't be blue's Bruised Hearts and Beautiful Arrangements
The Jazz Tension, Indie Grit and R&B Glow
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Diary Of A KPOP Introvert @kpopintrovert.bsky.social · 20/06/2026
OMEGA X came in with a reset this week, shaping a full‑body shift in mood and momentum on their new UNCAPPED. I dug into the vocals, the production choices, and the way the whole albums moves. My full review is up now. diaryofakpopintrovert.substack.com/p/omega-xs-u... #KPOP #NewMusic #MusicReview
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OMEGA X’s "UNCAPPED": A Reset, A Release, A Rethinking
Push and Pull of a Clean Slate
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Diary Of A KPOP Introvert @kpopintrovert.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
#ONF pushed their sound to a whole new level this week. The MonoTree synergy, the vocal architecture, the cinematic arrangements… everything feels handcrafted and elevated. My full album breakdown: diaryofakpopintrovert.substack.com/p/onfs-onfmy... #KPOP #NewMusic #MusicReview
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ONF’s “ONF:MY SELF": Vocal Engineering Masterclass
The Art of Consistency and Creative Evolution
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Diary Of A KPOP Introvert @kpopintrovert.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
RIIZE’s 'II' is a sonic pivot, all about structure, rhythm and festival‑scale performance music. Some tracks hit that sweet spot for me, others don’t, but the shift itself is interesting to sit with. Check out my review! diaryofakpopintrovert.substack.com/p/riizes-ii-... #KPOP #NewMusic #MusicReview
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RIIZE's "II": The Focus on Performance Power
The Mechanics of a Sound Shift
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Diary Of A KPOP Introvert @kpopintrovert.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
My Last Week Today 💖 #KPOP #NewMusic
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Diary Of A KPOP Introvert @kpopintrovert.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
This week had i-dle burning the old, BOYNEXTDOOR showing the seams, izna finding the pulse, and a wave of drops from HYBE and FIFA collabs to Dragon Pony, JUNNY, EPEX, AHOF, Yena and more. My weekly blog is up! diaryofakpopintrovert.substack.com/p/an-introve... #KPOP #NewMusic #MusicReview
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An Introvert's Guide to K-Pop (Week of June 8)
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Diary Of A KPOP Introvert @kpopintrovert.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
This is a pitch back! i‑dle dropped 'Crow' and it’s a full creative reset. Atmospheric hip‑hop with heavy 808s, distorted chants and a gothic visual world built around resilience and reinvention. New blog is up! diaryofakpopintrovert.substack.com/p/i-dles-cro... #IDLE #KPOP #NewMusic #MusicReview
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i-dle’s “Crow”: Gothic Atmosphere and Hip‑Hop Edge
A Dark Reset Ahead of 'We made'
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Diary Of A KPOP Introvert @kpopintrovert.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
Spent today bouncing between BOYNEXTDOOR’s raw, open‑nerve storytelling and izna’s cleaner, more intentional pacing. One felt like cracked edges, the other like steady confidence. Check my blog for the full review here! diaryofakpopintrovert.substack.com/p/rawness-an... #KPOP #NewMusic #MusicReview
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Rawness & Rhythm on June 8
BOYNEXTDOOR’s 'HOME' and izna’s 'SET THE TEMPO'
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Diary Of A KPOP Introvert @kpopintrovert.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
MAMAMOO’s reunion made me cry this week. SHINee reunited too, and tripleS dropped an all 24‑member release. Plus thoughts on MEOVV, FIFTY FIFTY, TREASURE and more. Full roundup here diaryofakpopintrovert.substack.com/p/an-introve... #KPOP #NewMusic #MusicReview
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An Introvert's Guide to K-Pop (Week of June 1)
2026
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Diary Of A KPOP Introvert @kpopintrovert.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
Hwasa’s husky grounding, Solar’s soaring clarity, Wheein’s soft agility and Moonbyul’s deep texture show why MAMAMOO remain an unmatched GG. Their voices bloom in petaled harmony, and I can’t stop replaying it. Blog is up! diaryofakpopintrovert.substack.com/p/mamamoos-4... #KPOP #NewMusic #Review
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MAMAMOO’s “4 Flowers”: Four Voices, One Root
The Sound of Reunion in Full Bloom
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Diary Of A KPOP Introvert @kpopintrovert.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
Hwasa’s husky grounding, Solar’s soaring clarity, Wheein’s soft agility and Moonbyul’s deep texture show why #MAMAMOO remain an unmatched GG. Their voices bloom in petaled harmony, and I can’t stop replaying it. Blog is up! diaryofakpopintrovert.substack.com/p/mamamoos-4... #KPOP #NewMusic #Review
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MAMAMOO’s “4 Flowers”: Four Voices, One Root
The Sound of Reunion in Full Bloom
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Diary Of A KPOP Introvert @kpopintrovert.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
June 1 felt stretched in a great way. SHINee’s sophistication, MEOVV’s range, FIFTY FIFTY’s vulnerability, and TREASURE’s swagger all hit different parts of my day. Wrote about all four if you want to dive in with me. diaryofakpopintrovert.substack.com/p/immersion-... #KPOP #NewMusic #MusicReview
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Immersion, Drive, Fragility and Swagger on June 1
SHINee, MEOVV, FIFTY FIFTY and TREASURE
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Diary Of A KPOP Introvert @kpopintrovert.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
This week had aespa cutting sugar with sour, ONEWE tracing longing coordinates, H.O.W debuting with Y2K bite, XLOV transforming pawns to gods and H//PE Princess blending raw youth with swagger. And more! Roundup is live. diaryofakpopintrovert.substack.com/p/an-introve... #KPOP #NewMusic #MusicReview
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An Introvert's Guide to K-Pop (Week of May 25)
2026
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Diary Of A KPOP Introvert @kpopintrovert.bsky.social · 31/05/2026
Organized my OSTs into four groups (tear‑jerkers, feel‑good, moody vibes and hype tracks). From Doyoung's tender ballad to NMIXX's gritty Anderson .Paak collab, May's lineup shows how soundtracks can shape any onscreen emotion. diaryofakpopintrovert.substack.com/p/may-ost-co... #KPOP #NewMusic #OST
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May OST Collection: From Tear‑Jerker Ballads to Hype Anthems
A Curated Guide to May's Essential OST Performances
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Diary Of A KPOP Introvert @kpopintrovert.bsky.social · 30/05/2026
Freshly squeezed thoughts on aespa’s LEMONADE and its chaos, glitches, sweet hooks and sour seams, from the thrill of “SHAKIN’” to its sometimes clunky English bite to how it finds its zest in sound. Savor the flavor with me! diaryofakpopintrovert.substack.com/p/the-freshl... #aespa #KPOP #NewMusic
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The Freshly Squeezed Sound of aespa's LEMONADE
Recapping My Sweet Lifts and Sour Drops
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Diary Of A KPOP Introvert @kpopintrovert.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
Spent today with ONEWE’s soft, deliberate routes through longing and O.W’s bold first‑chapter energy. Two albums, two directions, one really good listening day. My full thoughts are up now! diaryofakpopintrovert.substack.com/p/navigation... #KPOP #NewMusic #MusicReview
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Navigation and Momentum on May 28
ONEWE’s '點 : The Quiver' and H.O.W’s 'Heart Byte : LEGACY'
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Diary Of A KPOP Introvert @kpopintrovert.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
Spent today with two albums that reminded me why I love doing these weekly reviews. XLOV are in full metamorphosis mode, and H//PE Princess are just stepping into their story. Wrote about both. Come read along! diaryofakpopintrovert.substack.com/p/may-27-and... #KPOP #NewMusic #MusicReview
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May 27 and Transformation & Emergence
XLOV’s 'I,God' and H//PE Princess’s '17.7'
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Diary Of A KPOP Introvert @kpopintrovert.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
Four releases, four moods. AND2BLE brought back the voices I’ve missed, ALPHA DRIVE ONE kept things bright, BOYFRIEND delivered quiet emotional precision, and J.seph owned his solo lane. A full day of shifts in the best way. diaryofakpopintrovert.substack.com/p/may-26-voi...
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May 26 Voices in Return, Light, Memory and Desire
Four Moods in AND2BLE, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, BOYFRIEND and J.seph of KARD
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Diary Of A KPOP Introvert @kpopintrovert.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
We got a spectrum of comebacks, reunions, late‑night intensity and full EPs. ITZY found sharpness. LE SSERAFIM pushed edges. I.O.I returned softly. Taeyang laid it bare. And that’s only a slice of the week. Review's up! diaryofakpopintrovert.substack.com/p/an-introve... #KPOP #NewMusic #MusicReview
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An Introvert's Guide to K-Pop (Week of May 18)
2026
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