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I got into the Idol game with Morning Musume. They were my first (they were gentle), but we’ve grown apart. The Momusu of today isn’t really the Momusu I knew and fell in love with. But recently, we shared some old times together. We’re gonna take the jump together, and rekindle a lost love.

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Veteran fans of Korean music know the quality of Jaurim and their songs. If you’re tired the generic electronica and dance tracks in KPop and you want something more lively than a ballad track, look no further. As one of the most popular (as far as I’m concerned) rock groups in South Korea, does Jaurim’s latest release live up to their name?

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Berryz Kobo (Berryz工房) released their new single, “Aa, Yo ga Akeru” (ああ、夜が明ける), today with a first day ranking of 6th on Oricon. What does the latest Tsunku production bring to the table this time around?

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As a rookie group, Sistar (씨스타) has shot up in popularity not because of their looks, but due to their talent at performing, especially with Hyorin’s powerful voice. Sistar has released their first album after just over a year since their debut, with their new single “So Cool.” Following up the hit that was Sistar19′s “Ma Boy,” can the group’s new single stay cool in this heated summer KPop competition? (more…)

It’s been about eight months since Kimura Kaela’s last single. The singer-songwriter faerie took some time off after giving birth to her first child, but now she’s ready to tear apart musical conventions once again with her unique brand of pop-rock-dance-tronica awesomeness. With her new single Kidoairaku plus Ai, Kimura Kaela storms back onto the music scene. How did Kaela’s time off server her? Find out after the jump! (more…)

…but they’re topping the charts as queens with their second mini album, aptly titled, “2NE1 2nd Mini Album.” As one of the most popular girl groups in South Korea, how does their latest release size up?

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