Music Reviews

Big Ocean, the world’s first hard-of-hearing K-Pop group that has consistently shattered boundaries and redefined possibility, returns with their first-ever holiday single, “RED-DY SET GO” (2025).

The year 2025 proved yet again that Korean music isn't going anywhere, cementing K-Pop's status not just as a genre, but as a dominant global phenomenon. From record-smashing hits and industry-shaking debuts to incredible cross-cultural collaborations, the standard for excellence has never been higher. Inspired by the MAMA AWARDS  hosted on November 28th and 29th, The Statesman’s  resident K-Pop scholars—Angel, Ashley, and Isaac—formed a powerful trio to create our own altern

Cai Xukun (KUN) has jubilantly returned with a Broadway-style music video for his single “What A Day,” featuring a sound reminiscent of the early days of Traditional Pop. This style of music, pre-dating the advent of rock and roll in the 1950s, featured a prominent vocalist supported by an orchestra or skilled small band. KUN’s track delivers this exact kind of retro performance, offering listeners a dose of joyful rebellion wrapped in a classic package. The song's warm, vint