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beast's fiction and fact
Album Review, The Pop Blog Crush

Celebrating 10 Years of BEAST’s Fiction and Fact Album

On this day of 2011, Beast (now Highlight), the now-defunct K-pop boy group, released their first full-length album, “Fiction and Fact.” Topping the album was the hit song, “Fiction,” which made the group a household name in K-pop. Beast’s Fiction and Fact was an explosion upon its release. Many k-pop and even non-k-pop fans flocked over it. Thus, it became the 5th selling album in … Continue reading Celebrating 10 Years of BEAST’s Fiction and Fact Album

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Plastic Butter Last Flight
On Our Radar, Track Reviews

Plastic Butter ‘Last Flight’ Track Review

After ten years of hiatus, one of Davao’s most beloved disco-punk bands, Plastic Butter, is out to conquer our musical realm once again. They’ve recently released their single, “Last Flight.” Plastic Butter has always had great experiences. Despite breaking up or being on hiatus for quite some time, like a first love or a perfect love, they have never forgotten how it was like writing … Continue reading Plastic Butter ‘Last Flight’ Track Review

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Paul Pablo 'Bangin'
On Our Radar, Track Reviews

Paul Pablo ‘Bangin’ Song and Music Video Review

Our favorite artist, Paul Pablo, is on a roll! We interviewed him in 2020 when a lot of things have happened to him personally, but just shortly after that came the most exciting time his career has transitioned. After being an independent artist in his college years, Paul Pablo is finally ready to conquer the Philippines and the world after signing up with Warner Music. … Continue reading Paul Pablo ‘Bangin’ Song and Music Video Review

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Music, news

Genki Iwahashi Leaves King & Prince and Johnny’s

According to the Sakigake news website, Genki Iwahashi leaves King & Prince and Johnny’s Entertainment altogether. This is due to Genki’s panic disorder. He will officially withdraw from the two entertainment entities by March 31, 2021. Genki has been absent from the group for about two years and five months now. And finally, he decided to completely retire from King & Prince and Johnny’s to … Continue reading Genki Iwahashi Leaves King & Prince and Johnny’s

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Favorites, Music

Watch: NCT 127’s Taeyong Jam to Ben&Ben’s “Pagtingin”

Days ago, I realized that Asia is on the rise. In the coming years, the whole world is watching Asia, particularly East Asia. What with digital music’s peak, Asians have made it a point to lead innovation. Today’s biggest boy band is not from the west, compared to years ago when the Backstreet Boys rose to prominence. Twenty years after, it’s BTS that’s everywhere, and … Continue reading Watch: NCT 127’s Taeyong Jam to Ben&Ben’s “Pagtingin”

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Music, On Our Radar

BTS MTV Unplugged Performance Review

The Pop Blog was able to catch the most-awaited BTS MTV Unplugged performance on the MTV Philippines channel. Here’s what we think about it. I wasn’t surprised when BTS, today’s biggest boy band, was tapped to do an MTV Unplugged. As a millennial, I have witnessed several artists perform on the MTV show. And doing so was one of their legendary performances, often even put … Continue reading BTS MTV Unplugged Performance Review

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Album Review, On Our Radar

LAY ‘Producer’ Album Review: A Great East and West Fusion

As a global superstar, LAY has greatly improved on his craft as an artist and performer, and takes it a notch higher by producing his new album. Here’s my LAY ‘Producer’ album review. Global superstar LAY has been busy promoting in China, and 2020 has been a very productive year for him. He released his two-part album “Lit” and performed new songs “CZR2 I’m a … Continue reading LAY ‘Producer’ Album Review: A Great East and West Fusion

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On Our Radar, The Pop Blog Crush

Meet ALAMAT, the Most Inclusive P-pop Boy group in Mainstream OPM

In light of the rising of K-pop internationally and the unexpected reception of K-pop-like boy bands in the Philippines like SB19, Viva Entertainment recently introduced their first k-pop-like OPM boy group, ALAMAT. Viva is slowly promoting their new boy group, about ten years after they attempted to follow in the footsteps of K-pop group Super Junior with the boy band XLR8. However, the said boy … Continue reading Meet ALAMAT, the Most Inclusive P-pop Boy group in Mainstream OPM

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Music, On Our Radar

The DDS’ Flak Against Kakie Introduced Me to Her Indie-Pop Offerings

Two years after its initial release, Kakie’s ‘tyl‘ is in the hot seat more than it ever has before. Kakie, Frankie Pangilinan, has recently drawn a lot of flak and bullying online, specifically on her Wish Bus performance of ‘tyl.’ That is due to the Philippines’s admin’s diehard supporters or the DDS’ flak against Kakie, especially on her political stance. As of this writing, Kakie’s … Continue reading The DDS’ Flak Against Kakie Introduced Me to Her Indie-Pop Offerings

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Track Reviews

Alden Richards ‘Goin’ Crazy’ Track Review

No one would disagree with me when I say that today is the peak of Alden Richards’ career. He’s seen on TV every day, not just for one show, but for two or even more. In fact, due to this, I dreamt of him two times last week, and that’s only for the ones I remember. While some critics would say that he’s overexposed these … Continue reading Alden Richards ‘Goin’ Crazy’ Track Review

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