Diary Of A KPOP Introvert
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Diary Of A KPOP Introvert
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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.
From voltage to vulnerability, which January OST gave you the deepest emotional resonance? 💖 diaryofakpopintrovert.substack.com/p/january-os... #KpopOST #NewMusic #OSTReview #MusicDiscovery
January OST Dispatch: Songs Shaping the Stories of 2026
A Month of Voltage, Vulnerability, and Cinematic Glow
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January 31, 2026 at 9:54 PM
Does this quiet, self-produced ballad prove that sincerity is the ultimate K-Pop superpower? 🎶 diaryofakpopintrovert.substack.com/p/lee-junhos... #LeeJunho #Always #2PM #Kpop #OST #NewMusic
Lee Junho's "Always": Quiet Craftsmanship
Mastering Vocal Sincerity in a Quiet Song
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January 31, 2026 at 2:48 AM
How does WHIB balance their powerful rock roar with those stunning, clear vocal harmonies on "ROCK THE NATION"? ✨🎤 diaryofakpopintrovert.substack.com/p/whibs-rock... #WHIB #KPOP #ROCKTHENATION #NewMusic
WHIB's "ROCK THE NATION": From Wake-Up to Gratitude
A Carefully Plotted Arc of Arrival
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January 30, 2026 at 6:20 PM
Does the moody R&B texture of "Never Meant to Be" perfectly capture the beauty in loving what you can't keep? 💔🎧 diaryofakpopintrovert.substack.com/p/heize-giri... #Heize #Giriboy #KSoul #NewMusic
Heize, Giriboy's "Never Meant to Be": Seven Years of Shorthand
Examining the Edges of Attraction and Parting
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January 30, 2026 at 6:42 AM
Does this song find that perfect balance between raw grit and soulful vocal texture? ⚖️ diaryofakpopintrovert.substack.com/p/8turns-bru... #8TURN #BRUISE #Kpop #Rock #NewMusic
8TURN's "BRUISE (불씨)": The Scar and The Spark
The Dual Metaphor of Pain and Potential
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January 30, 2026 at 2:47 AM
Doesn't this intimate ballad perfectly capture the healing power of honesty? 💖 diaryofakpopintrovert.substack.com/p/stray-kids... #StrayKids #SKZRECORD #Seungmin #Kpop
Stray Kids' Seungmin's "제자리걸음 (Still here)": A SKZ-RECORD Confession
Offering Company in the Stubborn Acts of Staying
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January 29, 2026 at 11:33 PM
Is it the tasteful m-flo sample or the cozy R&B vibe that steals the show? ✨🎹 diaryofakpopintrovert.substack.com/p/pows-come-... #POW #COMETRUE #Kpop #RnB #Production
POW's "COME TRUE": Meeting in a Quiet Register
Framing Confession as a Dream-Making First Step
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January 29, 2026 at 8:34 PM
Does the blend of acoustic motifs and orchestral swells create the perfect emotional anchor? ⚓️ diaryofakpopintrovert.substack.com/p/ab6ixs-a-m... #AB6IX #A_Minute_A_Second #Kpop #MusicReview #ABNEW
AB6IX's "A Minute, A Second": A Letter to ABNEW
A Sincere Vow Against Distance and Time
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January 28, 2026 at 11:01 PM
i-dle stripped it back for "Mono”. Does this minimalist sound prove sincerity over excess? ✨🖤 diaryofakpopintrovert.substack.com/p/i-dles-mon... #i_dle #Mono #Kpop #NewMusic #Minimalism
i-dle's "Mono (Feat. skaiwater)": Act of Subtraction
What Remains When Filters Are Gone
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January 28, 2026 at 7:20 PM
How does YOUNG POSSE balance the raw 808 grit of "VISA" with the sophisticated jazz-hip-hop textures of "Pilot3"? 🔊 🎷 diaryofakpopintrovert.substack.com/p/young-poss... #YOUNGPOSSE #VISA #Pilot3 #KpopProduction #NewMusic
YOUNG POSSE's "VISA / Pilot3": Manifesto on the Move
From Present Hustle to Future Flights of Mobility
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January 28, 2026 at 7:07 PM
Did the live versions change how you heard the single? 🎧 Read: open.substack.com/pub/diaryofa... #Billlie #cloudpalace #Kpop #NewMusic #Review #Billlieve
Billlie's "cloud palace": A Three-Minute Daydream
Closing the Palace Gates and Opening Chapter Two
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January 28, 2026 at 5:59 AM
What do you think? Does HYDE's addition elevate TXT's "SSS (Sending Secret Signals)" to a whole new level? 🎤 #TXT #HYDE #Kpop #JRock
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TOMORROW X TOGETHER's "SSS (Sending Secret Signals)": Shadow to Spotlight
HYDE's Authorial Remix Giving a B-Side New Life
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January 28, 2026 at 2:14 AM
Is embracing your imagination the ultimate act of agency? ✨ #KiiiKiii #DeluluPack #Kpop #NewMusic
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KiiiKiii's "Delulu Pack": Imagination as Agency
Gen Z Energy & Unapologetic Wishes
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January 27, 2026 at 12:40 AM
Is this heartfelt tribute the perfect goodbye? 🌹 open.substack.com/pub/diaryofa... #ZEROBASEONE #ROSES #ZB1 #Kpop #DiaryOfAKPOPIntrovert
ZEROBASEONE’s “ROSES”: A Bloom Held Close
Past, Present, Future In One Stream
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January 25, 2026 at 7:22 AM
Does this soundtrack electrify the K-Drama scene with its innovative score?🌟 diaryofakpopintrovert.substack.com/p/grays-proj... #GRAY #ProjectY #Kpop #OST #DiaryOfAKPOPIntrovert
GRAY's "Project Y" OST: Scoring a World of Neon and Noir
Dive Into Cinematic Soundscapes and Multi-Genre Mastery
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January 24, 2026 at 10:20 PM
What's the real core of XG's new album, "THE CORE - 核"? 🤔 open.substack.com/pub/diaryofa... #XG #THECORE #Kpop #DiaryOfAKPOPIntrovert
XG’s “THE CORE – 核”: The Sound Of Self‑Possession
The Thesis Of X‑POP From Activation To Assertion To Reckoning
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January 24, 2026 at 6:18 PM
I'm diving into the personal and political layers of 1VERSE's "WABIF (Wide Awake Before I Fall)." This single is a testament to their resilience and their commitment to telling their stories. Read my post: open.substack.com/pub/diaryofa... #1VERSE #WABIF #Kpop #DiaryOfAKPOPIntrovert
1VERSE's "WABIF (Wide Awake Before I Fall)": A Wake-Up Call
Tension, Beauty, and Vulnerable Storytelling
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January 23, 2026 at 3:08 AM
Dodree is redefining KPop with "꿈만 같았다 (Just Like a Dream)." It was educational exploring how they're folding traditional Korean musical identity into contemporary pop so excited to share. My blog: open.substack.com/pub/diaryofa... #Dodree #꿈만같았다 #JustLikeADream #Kpop #Gugak #DiaryOfAKPOPIntrovert
Dodree's "꿈만 같았다 (Just Like a Dream)": Reclaiming the Past, Defining the Future
A Statement of Origin That Prioritizes Intimacy and Emotional Honesty
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January 22, 2026 at 11:43 PM
Just dove into AxMxP's new mini-album, "Amplify My Way," and I'm loving their unapologetic energy! What do you think of their blend of punk attitude and pop hooks? Let's discuss! open.substack.com/pub/diaryofa... #AxMxP #AmplifyMyWay #Kpop #DiaryOfAKPOPIntrovert
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January 22, 2026 at 3:45 PM
New blog post on M.O.N.T's "History"! This single is a beautiful reflection on their journey as a band. What do you think of their new, more acoustic sound? Let's discuss! open.substack.com/pub/diaryofa...#MONT #History #Kpop #DiaryOfAKPOPIntrovert
M.O.N.T's "History": A Band's Bond, Etched in Song
Reflection, Resilience, and the Promise of a Bright Future
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January 22, 2026 at 7:52 AM
Dissecting the nocturnal sanctuary of Forestella's "Nella Notte." It's a song that's perfect for reflection, memory, and quiet practice. Read my review: open.substack.com/pub/diaryofa...#Forestella #NellaNotte #Crossover #Popera #DiaryOfAKPOPIntrovert
Forestella's "Nella Notte": A Nocturnal Sanctuary in Four Voices
Discovering the Soaring Vocals and Heartfelt Beauty of Their Latest Single
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January 22, 2026 at 5:06 AM
It's the quiet moments that make LA POEM's "ALIVE" so powerful. I'm exploring the album's blend of spectacle and intimacy. Do you have any popera favorites? if so, share 'em! Read my blog post: open.substack.com/pub/diaryofa...#LAPOEM #ALIVE #Crossover #Popera #DiaryOfAKPOPIntrovert
LA POEM's "ALIVE": Where Spectacle Meets the Soul
A Popera Revelation From Fireworks to Whispers
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January 22, 2026 at 12:12 AM
Exploring the authenticity of Lola's solo debut, "TATz." It's a refreshing reminder that personality trumps polish.
Read my review: open.substack.com/pub/diaryofa...#Lola #TATz #AWU #Kpop #DiaryOfAKPOPIntrovert
Lola's "TATz": Inking a New Identity
The DIY Charm and Authentic Message of Lola's First Solo Single
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January 21, 2026 at 7:53 PM
Beyond the feels, let's talk about the music on ONEUS's "原 (Won/Origin)." I'm diving into the album's blend of explosive energy and heart. What are your favorite off the album? open.substack.com/pub/diaryofa...
#ONEUS #원 #WonOrigin #Kpop #DiaryOfAKPOPIntrovert
ONEUS's "原 (Won)": The "Origin" Story, Reimagined
A Fond Farewell and a Fearless Future
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January 21, 2026 at 7:04 AM