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B.I – ‘Waterfall’ review: a message of hope amid turbulent tides
The creative and emotional journey undertaken in this full-length album marks a new beginning for the multifaceted artist

MONSTA X – ‘One Of A Kind’ review: a high-stakes gamble that more than pays off
The boyband’s ninth mini-album marks a number of firsts for the group, who continue pushing their creative boundaries

Ailee – ‘Lovin’’ review: a celebration of spring and love
A tantalising preview of what’s still to come from the Korean-American singer

Highlight – ‘The Blowing’ review: riding the winds and waves of change
Self-penned compositions are what mostly shine on the now-quartet’s long-waited comeback effort

Dvwn – ‘it’s not your fault’ EP review: soulful resonance served with a side of pessimism
The indie singer-songwriter explores the depths of loneliness and sadness with his first official EP release

Kang Daniel – ‘Yellow’ review: overcoming darkness with the beacon of music’s light
A raw revisiting of the solo singer’s emotional turmoil and journey towards healing

Wendy – ‘Like Water’ review: navigating the ebbs and flows of emotions with vocal fluidity
The Red Velvet member sticks mostly to tried-and-true ballads, but positively soars on the quirkier cuts

B.I – ‘Midnight Blue (Love Streaming)’ EP review: an emotion-filled project perfect for late-night listening
Comfort is the narrative theme of the former iKON rapper’s first official solo release

SUPER JUNIOR – ‘The Renaissance’ review: of present-day relevance and past remembrance
Diversity and nostalgia are the orders of the day in the nine-member group’s 15th anniversary release

Wonho – ‘Love Synonym #2: Right For Us’ review: a love letter to all the fans who stood by him
A heartfelt, musical bridge connecting the K-pop singer and his fans until the day they finally reunite

I.M – ‘Duality’ review: defining duality in more ways than one
A lyrical journey through the Monsta X rapper’s complex inner workings and thoughts

aespa – ‘Forever’ review: a remake that’ll warm your heart this winter
A 21-year-old song given new life with a sweet, youthful sentimentality