Lyraboo

Losing all my sleep 'cause you Came hot as a comet Left me faint with jet lag Maybe it's an empty set That's out of my control Feels like my heart's been stolen, yeah

I wanna play games and have fun Be embraced, settle down in your village Need your arms to feel me and calm me down Think I'm losing it, heal me

Love is so blind (yeah) But your love is unkind Yeah I'm trapped inside a mold you cast Once again, 'gain—chillin' me

Hook (1st half) Fire off a mayday, but I can't wait Fire off a mayday (uh) Fire off a mayday, but I can't wait Fire off a mayday

Mayday, mayday, mayday Answer me now This is an S.O.S. As always

Hol' up It might just be that I'll die young But never mind, like Cobain You make me go insane

Keep finding ghosts in this maze Swallow my breath, keep from moanin' Don't wanna give up, and I can't leave You're pulling my hands, I ain't going

Even as you're cooling down The waves keep on swelling up, coldly Anxiety, all around here You know it's killin' me

Hook (full) Fire off a mayday, but I can't wait Fire off a mayday (uh) Fire off a mayday, but I can't wait Fire off a mayday

Fire off a mayday, but I can't wait Trapped inside this state (uh) Fire off a mayday, but I can't wait Fire off a mayday

In the final moment, all I see Is a mirage that's fading before me When I let it all go I sensed a subconscious hysteria Such a beautiful destroyer

With the fading light narrowing my sight I'm thinking I've lost my way I keep on calling out, but it's not reaching you Please don't let go of me in this violent storm

Hook (full)

Fire off a mayday Fire off a mayday Fire off a mayday Fire off a mayday, yeah

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One-shot puncher who makes y'all stumble Hammer—I swung it, 'cause I'm a clean fighter Why you waiting? Your shuffle is lazy To trace my moves, just come close—time to wake up

Gong rings, I'm up—the cheers get louder It's boiling my blood, nothing can stop me We the future, and we are dreamers The ring's flipping upside down But we're doing real good

"Hot hot hot—now double-time, swing" My mind plays that gig, rhythm marks my hits Ear-piercing decibels on the 32nd beat Everything's to gain, my mix straight bang like

Hot hot hot, the lick thrown out again Styles make a fight, show you everything As high as we can get, as loud as we can get You can't win if you're not prepared We got the championship

Pre-Hook This round was rough Gotta prepare for the next 'Cause I'm the one Who will drench your dry And barren soul in sweat When I'm knocked out I get up, and I'm refreshed

Hook Hey, we ballin' We fight together (That punch, let it fly) Run and shout even more, baby My heart is burning, yeah yeah

Hey, we ballin' Come join me as a fighter In my world, we'll change it all This is who we can be, baby Hey, we ballin'

My universe has waged the longest war I run and run to escape (hey) But the way out looks so far Then I sensed you gave a sign A light that's only for me Now the secret's been revealed I know you're my exit

Ha ha ha, joy bursting inside I'm breathing in deep, my eyes open wide As high as we can get, as loud as we can get What's set won't last for long We'll break it when we all punch

Pre-Hook (1st two and last two lines only)

Hook (1st three lines only)

It feels like I dream under this light And I don't want the passion to end There's more (one more time, one more time) Running until I'm at the bigger world I'll fight with no regrets at all My show goes on

Hey, we ballin' Hey, we ballin'

Hook

Hey, we ballin'

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I feel you when it's light, till it's dark out You're with me, by my side (all the time) Warning, warning—no need to stumble Trust me to be your guide (whoa oh)

The flow of time's starting to fade to black Ready to erase everything in sight (ah na na) Even with your white eyes closed tightly shut It intensifies

Pre-Hook 1 So come to me right now, alright? Stay tonight, stay tonight Stay by my side, stay tonight Stay tonight—stay

Pre-Hook 2 The scent of the night gives me a high You shouldn't stop at all, please sta-a-a-ay I want our bodies to intertwine So deep that we can't move Just stay with me, whoa oh

Hook Tonight, stay tonight Tell me what you wanna do Run away or stay tonigh—(ah) tonight

Tonigh—(ah) tonight Tonigh—(ah) tonight Tell me what you wanna do Run away or stay tonight

Like fireworks that spread and explode (ah) I'm cascading over you whole

Pre-Hook 1

Pre-Hook 2

Hook

Stay by my side Tell me that you will Stay here tonight Tell me that you will

Stay with me, whoa oh

Hook

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La la la li la la La la la li la la

When I close my eyes, your face appears in my mind I start connecting stars that are twinkling afar And when you nod your head, you seem so bright I'd cross the night or dark just to fly to where you are

Nobody in the world can see That I am giving you alone a key So take it and begin approaching I want you closer Unlock your heart for me

Pre-Hook How often do I occupy your thoughts? More than all the stars? My love for you grows stronger I want to be the ray of light that shines Through the darkest of your nights From this moment on, just dream of me

Hook La la la li la la La la la li la la I'm gonna cast a spell now (Oh) dream only of me

La la la li la la La la la li la la I won't let you escape (Oh) dream only of me La la la li la la

When I close my eyes, your face appears in my mind If your hopes seem to fade, I'll shine on to guide the way I didn't let you know for such a long time You're my star and my dream

It's almost like I know you're near I lose my breath the moment you appear So I try to calm things down And get myself together Heading to you with no fears

Pre-Hook

Hook

I am sure you already know That I want to be in your arms Is there a way that you'll let me Be part of your dreams? It's a hard problem to solve

Fly to the sky of night I'll be inside by twilight (eh) Let's go with the flow We can melt into each other

Pre-Hook

Hook

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Hey, what's with you? Something feels a little off Words of love you'd say aloud drive me away now Damn my intuition, accurate to no fault Everyday I want to fight it but can't deny it

I can't keep living in disguise, no But I'm scared you'll uncover what my heart's discovered So I say, "Baby, I'm so fine" (oh) And the more I think about it, I'm alright

Hook My heart goes dum, dadadum, dadadum When you left me you were cold More than anyone I know, but it's for the best Bye bye baby—dum dadadum dadadum

I'm really not that sad, I'm not shedding any tears My heart's already getting over you Dum, dadum dum dum

Bye bye, bye bye, yeah My heart goes dum, dadum dum dum Don't even try telling me I'm a liar My heart goes dum, dadum dum dum

Yeah, na na na na—it's like na na na na Everywhere, sad songs that I can't ignore (You know this feeling) Na na na na—yeah, na na na na Will I love again? I can't say that I'm sure

I can't keep living in disguise, no Although I look divine, I'm dying on the inside So I say, "Baby, I'm so fine" (oh) And the more I think about it, I'm alright

Hook (with change to last line) No no no no

Missing you before falling asleep, oh yeah yeah Used to close my eyes while listening to your calm voice Maybe I just need time so that I can erase it all Someday I'll know that it's happening (oh)

My heart goes dum, dadum dum dum Bye bye, bye bye, yeah My heart goes dum, dadum dum dum Don't even try telling me I'm a liar My heart goes dum, dadum dum dum

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Magnolia, magnolia

Silently, my mind was penetrated by blue light, light I opened my eyes and saw a new dimension—why, why? Don't know where I am no more, don't know who I am no more It took just a minute, things got real twisted

Must navigate through places unfamiliar—run, run Constantly tossed about by swirling chaos—bump, bump All the world seems dizzy too, somewhat strange like deja vu Trapped by questions and by doubt, shaken through and through

Pre-Hook Wandering all by myself through time I found someone who felt the same In the moment you held out that flower I started shining 'bove the waves

Hook Getting louder, getting closer It ain't too late, calling for you Opened up my eyes once I saw the light Uncovering the colors deep inside me (Break)

This world is fading from our sight Ideals been shattered left and right Opened up my eyes once I saw the light It's time I started finding things again now (Chase)

From the east I feel the spring-like blowing of the wind, wind I'm drawn to some flower petals scattering—but why, why? Where am I supposed to go? What am I supposed to do? My senses awaken amidst this chaos

I see a distant ray of light to chase so run, run Up to a tree I think I've seen before—then jump, jump I can hear a melody, feel a sense of ecstasy But that blinding blue light makes me dream endlessly

Pre-Hook

Hook

Could that perfect flower be what finally woke me? I can't fall back asleep trapped in black and white Instead I'd travel back through time, to that moment of my life Right when I first found you, oh

Pre-Hook

Hook (with ad-libs)

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When nighttime is falling (When nighttime is falling) And it's getting dark out The curtain is rising Yeah, the show is starting

Nobody knows I hide away In the cold moonlight alone (Something I'd) do all day if I could To win your heart once more

I'm so close to saying that I want you Let me be your honey Pushing and pulling me, Imma be honest Do you really think that this is funny?

Feeling all these things I'm feeling I can't deny it anymore, oh no no no Feeling all these things I'm feeling Nowhere to run, can't avoid it, no no no

Baby tonight, I want to know (I want to know) The secrets you keep Buried deep down inside your soul I'm gonna cast a spell or two Tempt you 'fore the night is through

Baby, what you what you wanna do Cuz Imma be your lupin

Hook (Doo wop) (Doo wop) What you what you wanna do Cuz Imma be your lupin

Eh oh (woo ooh) Leggo (woo ooh) What you what you wanna do Cuz Imma be your lupin

Nobody knows a thing (by my side) I've been real discreet (yeah) Moving quietly, I'm coming To steal your heart away baby

Don't make a sound I'm about to catch you And when I do, hold your breath tight So I can breathe up, breathe up

Baby tonight, I want to know I want your everything Even the sweet breath you're holding close I'm gonna cast a spell or two Tempt you 'fore the night is through

Baby, what you what you wanna do Cuz Imma be your lupin

Hook

After the night is finally over I'm afraid all this will end That you'll disappear like smoke again

Can't bear to open my eyes I want you so bad This might be a dream But I am still the man whose everything Is all for you

Hook (with addition after "eh oh") I'm gonna cast a spell That's just for you tonight

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I use italics to show where English words and phrases from the original Korean lyrics match Lyraboo’s translations.

A good example is the first line of EXO’s Monster:

- (Original)  넌 아름다워 나의 Goddess - (Lyraboo) You are so beautiful my goddess

Intro* [It wasn't planned If it's planned, then it's boring Because then it's just… And we were just going in there And fooling around to see what happens And suddenly, there's this song…]

Rap 1 (Rah) I don't need your feedback (uh) Done with your two-faced chimera Point fingers when you break a mirror But I stand my ground, don't care that you're cheesin' (ah)

No knife to the throat could stop all of my momentum I'd take the blood-stained jacket that I was wearing off And throw it to the ground Cause it'll harden after it rains and dries out straight up When the clouds break, then my mind will clear up That's my flava

What you talk about? Big words ain't guns that bring 'bout peace—what? Do something, straighten the Tower of Pisa Let me talk about your dreamer click clack

I don't give a uh, I don't give a what G-T-C-K, modern-day baller Pick up the ground, throw stuff around and ice it all down It's a goblin party, GROOVL1N who?

(Soy un duro bad badass)

Hook Badass badass bad, speak up Badass badass bad Bringing my guitar on stage just to smash it Up all night with my headbanging gang gang

Badass badass bad, speak up Get that, get that dough, speak up Wipe the blood and sweat from your brow, scream Soy un duro bad badass rockstar

Rap 2 (Yah) you talk about success, how it is your only goal But I could never follow the example that you show What I put on display is the essence of my soul It's something I'd never change with anyone at all

Climbed so many walls, stared the future in its eyes And from everything I saw, now I'm positive that I'm right So you either can applaud my achievements or keep quiet But don't take it as a sign I'm gonna fail cause we disagree

Why look up to you when you're this way? You think you earn respect when this is how you behave? Learning from heroes so great, I engage every day Inner demons we all gotta keep at bay

If sometimes I seem to stray off my path, that's not the case I take time to levitate, to meditate on talents I've trained They'll pay off for years to come in exchange Don't be scared now—lets get this money, man

(Soy un duro bad badass)

Hook

Why should we put up with serious and heavy lives? Can't we be just a bit more reckless and less terrified? Wearing fake smiles on our faces to fit in with the crowd Too ashamed to show our tears, we have to hide them

Rap 3 (Hey) yeah, from now on when I get sad, I'm gonna cry Yeah, don't call me out, I'm not afraid to fight Yeah if you come at me, I might go crazy enough To smash all that's in sight When I mess things up, I'll laugh all the while

Hey, why must we say things the right way? Hey, why must we hold feelings in anyway? Hey, why can't we do things our own way? We all can be rockstars right away

(Soy un duro bad badass)

Outro (x4) Eh oh, eh oh—eh oh, eh oh Eh oh, eh oh—soy un duro bad badass rockstar

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KpopWorldwidee Melon Miraikyun

It's mine alone, this shining crown I can't avoid the spotlight The whole world is my playground Miracle, magic—queen is back

Too rich to worry I don't care which light blinds me Instead I'll teach you how to go crazy Time to raise the volume and the pitch

You might have a golden badge But you'll learn that you're no match When I steal it's glow I'll show you I'm the queen, queen

Pre-Hook 1 Touch touch, danger's real close So don't cross the line Slow down, down, down Push push, out of control Your conceit's gonna blow down Stop frustrating me

Pre-Hook 2 Money flex, all day But you're empty all the same Don't pretend, fill that void Forget what you've been told Trust your beliefs now, amigo

Hook 1 Shake and boogie on and on, if you're crazy Shake and boogie on and on, if you're shining Everybody in the know, put your hands up Call my name, get the same key as I have I'm a queen

Hook 2 Oh ah, oh ah, oh ah, oh ah Femme fatal of royalty Oh ah, oh ah, oh ah, oh ah Recognize that I'm a queen

Come on babe, you still can't tell Who's telling lies 'bout their honor and wealth? Not me, what I want I catch Maybe if you wore a crown, you would know that

As the queen speaks, so she demands "My wishes are your commands" Gossip don't stop chasing those who are fake Being authentic wins every take (ho)

Pre-Hook 1

Pre-Hook 2

Hook 1

I'll cast the spell, then bet you Will embrace what I've taught Ooh la la la, eh oh (Ah) it's time to open the gates Of a castle all yours Eheyadi eheradia

Ya ya ya ya, now you've earned a crown of your own Ya ya ya ya, there's no one who can stop you Ya ya ya ya, you'll walk down a grand red carpet Confident and proud—the queen of queens

Hook 1

Hook 2

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The long wait is over The moment has arrived My heart has awakened from its sleep Stretching far as it can reach out (ah)

I'm so much more attentive To the world around me Now it's finally my time

Every morning I say (oh) Today is looking really good All my distant dreams No longer seem that far away, no

So I've made up my mind I'm gonna throw a festival solely for me I believe it's the perfect time

Pre-Hook Colorful flowers start to bloom The petals drift into the air My party starts at a peak And keeps on rising to the climax

Every moment of my life Beautiful enough to shine As long as I remind myself

(The time is right now)

Hook Fiesta, let it start Draw the sun into my heart It's glowing bright, blazing hot Burning day and night, never setting

Glamorous and pleasing A new party every season Make sure you stop by at least once It's my fiesta

Endless celebration It's my fiesta

My future starts right here, so get excited Shout louder, and jump higher There's so much to do, to look forward to No illusion—this is real, true

I've dreamed of this forever Long as I remember A special gift for me and you

Now I'm telling the stars (oh) Tomorrow will be better still Because I'm no longer scared Of what unfolds before me

So I promise to keep (ooh) This celebration going on Embracing unknown sights and scents With a new desire

Pre-Hook

Hook (without last line)

(Fiesta)

When you see me close my eyes It isn't to sleep But to wake and embrace The person who's inside

You'll see me start shining So many different colors I'm getting ever closer to Who I dreamed I'd be (oh yeah)

(The time is right now)

Hook

Shine on me now, yeah it's time (This party's all mine) I'm just gonna dance Yeah, the moment's right It's my fiesta

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(Love, fall, hurt and crazy)

Shhh, it's not right Playing hard-to-get with pretty eyes (Gra-ta-ta-ta) don't chase, just catch My heart's messed up baby Your moves drive me crazy

Rap 1 Don't leave, no don't fade away Please won't you stay? My heart will fracture and ache When the moon breaks In just a couple of days

I know once you're gone You'll move on and soon forget me It won't matter how much pain I'm in

Pre-Hook Tell me what I'm supposed to do Living with the hurt and sickness (and sickness) Only one person can cure this affliction Please won't you come back to me?

Hook Hey Dr. Bebe, I'd die to have you If you were with me baby, I'd be your mad fool I've been stuck in a maze, one that you made Can't escape 'cause your echo won't let me go free

Love, fall, hurt and crazy (once more) Love, fall, hurt and crazy (so it goes) Love, fall, hurt and crazy Hey Dr. Bebe, please save me baby

Through a dream vast as the u— —niverse, thought I heard you But it's not true

Rap 2 Doctor how can I be in such awful pain? I need your healing—Doc please take it away All this give and take, love and hate, it's a waste Just a drug for the insane

Pre-Hook

Hook

Please, with me Clouds picturesque, painting-like Call us from blue dreams Stay with me We'll search the dark To find your hidden melody

Rap 3 (Yo) there's no excuse (Yah, oh) let it blow away I grow more and more sick My nostalgia increases Driving me crazy

Oh, I awaken when you call my name

Hook

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Raise your arms, prepare to jump Dive on in, yeah have a swim You know who's in charge tonight, I say You're welcome, you're welcome, you're welcome

Now we're the boss of the mob (of the mob, yeah) Stop playing like you don't know (you should go, yeah) We don't do old style, it's not our thing You're welcome, you're welcome, you're welcome

With just a glance you'll fall so deep You can't escape what you're inside (oh) So keep your eyes closed tight, the tension's rising up Whatever, whenever, hurry 'long, get right (hit me)

Hook E-I-E-I-O Throw your hands up, have some fun This is wholly different from home, the gap's wide Showmanship overflowin'

We are, we are young We see both sides from above Switching up is the fix, so we're ready to mix it up Yeah, mmm oh

Hey, next chapter begins—swipe up Focus on having fun—try to When the city's calm the Pied Piper hears me go off And that's what tempts him to invite us (oh yeah)

Adrenaline is teeming Reason versus instinct, competing Each is heading its own way No direction, direction, direction

This kind of feeling doesn't last It's now or never, so don't hide (oh) Till I can put away the chaos of this place Forever and ever, let me go outside (hit me)

Hook

(Yeah yeah, no tomorrow) (Oh, please tell me)

(And now, the breakdown)

No one knows a thing, they're just guessing I ain't gonna be taking that test It's all messy, there's no answer Just hidden meanings that you gotta catch

Once I clear my mind, I feel much lighter Almost featherlike Even people looking at me strangely Can feel good sometimes

Do do do do do do do (Super Junior)

Hook

I say You're welcome, you're welcome, you're welcome

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Yeah, just say my name Let's go

Say my name Every time you see me, your eyes go "wow" Say my name What you scared of? Don't hold back, no—go out

Yeah, getting ready for a good time One-by-one We go boom boom, eh oh Boom boom, eh oh

Rap 1 All right, each move I make commands the spotlight Yeah, pulls you in cause I'm the highlight, skintight Everyday I'm shining so bright, hey

No more excuses, fall in and have fun You're gonna like how it's done We go boom boom, eh oh Boom boom, eh oh (eh)

Pre-Hook 1 I do the things I wanna do without shame And no one is gonna get in my way Fast and strong and loud, are you ready now? Start screaming, shouting proudly

Pre-Hook 2 Speak up boy, now Just say my name Speak up girls, now Just say my name

Hook Say my na na, na na, na name Just say my name Speak up, speak up—ANS Speak up, speak up Speak up, speak up—ready go

Say my name baby, ra ta ta—I'm the one you want Say my name, never gonna stop—na, na, na Say my name baby, ra ta ta—shining more and more Say my name, keep on shouting out—na, na, na Just say my name

Look at my eyes, look at my smile Follow where I'm leading Oh na, oh na, oh na na It's real easy once you start

Though I'm a tough puzzle to solve Hard just like a math test Oh na, oh na, oh na na Move in close, give it me shot

Rap 2 All right, all eyes on me, I'm in the spotlight Each place I go, I am the highlight Keep shine foremost in my mind I'm so bright, hey

Falling, you're falling, you're falling in deep I know you like what you see We go boom boom, eh oh Boom boom, eh oh (eh)

I do the things I wanna do without shame And I don't care if you can't handle it Me, myself and I—heating up like fire Head for the clouds, keep rising

Pre-Hook 2

Hook

Coda (x2) (Say my name) La la la la, la la la La la la la la (Say my name) La la la la, la la la La, la, la

Just say my name

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Just like seeing the sky I open my eyes and think about you Just the thought of your gaze Makes my heart race even if I am without you

I feel your love I feel your love It's our own dance Why we dream of each other

Pre-Hook 1 I become a child when with you Curious 'bout all that you do My angel, my angel, my angel

Pre-Hook 2 Better than beautiful waves You can't disappear now, no way Stay with me forevermore Uh, uh, mmm mmm

Hook When spring comes round You are gonna see how much I've grown There's need to hold back Tell me that you got me, ooh

And when I wake I will know exactly where you are Light pours all around you Let me in, my angel, ooh

Can't reply, can't reply Don't know how to voice my answers though I try But echoes that return send you all of my Love, love, love, love, love

Always keep your silhouette in my eyes Cannot breathe unless I'm right by your side I'm reaching out my arms for you to embrace me So that you're never too far, babe

Pre-Hook 1

Pre-Hook 2 (with change to first 2 lines) I'll hold you with stronger passion I'll throw myself into the sun

Hook

Memories of your white smile Wandering through my heart Do you feel my signal? If you want me to, I will burn and give it no thought

All I need in life is you I'll reach my arms so far that they hurt Come close to me, baby Yeah, let my warmth extend you comfort

Oh my angel You shine brighter than the stars above So curious about you Won't you stay with me forevermore?

Oh my angel I'm the moon longing to join your sky So close you feel my breathing Protect you till time ends, by my side

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You're the one— The only one I'm going to show (oh no) What a guy— How good a guy I've come to be, baby

This is my confession (yeah) I'm a jewel belonging only to you Just tell me why, tell me why You can't see that I'm real (yeah)

It's your last chance, so look closely, or you'll miss out

Hook 'Cause I'm good, good, good, good Good guy, yeah, good guy But you're bad, bad, bad, bad Why aren't you by my side yet? (Oh yeah)

Just turn on the lights, and I will be there Anywhere you want to search, I'll be there 'Cause I'm good, good, good, good There's much more I wanna show you Before it's too late hold me tight, girl (oh yeah)

Rap Usually I'm not all that expressive, but in front of you Though it might not seem true, believe me, I can feel it And I become a better man, every time I see you That's what I like, everything you got (yeah)

If I wanna show you Make a film, take a chance I hope that the moment fills me up I don't mind the waiting if it gives me what I want All the while I hope for you, pray for you

Baby can't you tell yet? (Yeah) I'm a gift that's all wrapped up for you Just tell me why, tell me why You can't see that I'm real (yeah)

It's your last chance, so look closely, or you'll miss out

Hook

Put away the thought that love's always stressful When I talk about you, it's cause you're special My universe complete with us two Gravity will pull me beside you

Put your trust in me, you won't regret it, no Never, never

Hook

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Annyeonghaseyo. I trust everyone is celebrating the new year safely and responsibly. I’m grateful for the support you showed me in 2019, and I will do my best to work harder in the months to come!

This year, I wanted to provide insight behind my choices for Lyraboo’s daesang--Best Video, Rookie, Dance, Song and Artist. So instead of rambling thoughts about how Kpop developed, I decided to write something for each of these categories.

Although the posts are a bit longer than usual, I hope you’ll read one (or two!) and learn about what I think separates "great” from “outstanding.”