The page is an archive of articles written by Genius Korea community as a part of the Forum Articles Initiative. If you are interested in writing an article, check here for details.Best OfAt the end of the year, Genius Korea selects, evaluates, and summarizes the Korean music scene in various categories through a series of dedicated articles.Best Performances of 2022 by siannve, ANC613, beginagain & ssaa10dec (2022)Best Music Collabs of 2022 by siannve, sianii & ANC613 (2022)Best B-Sides of 2022 by sofiaegomez1, ssaa10dec, optimusnins, Nabita, ANC613 & MadisonMurray (2022)Best English Songs of 2022 by ssaa10dec, sianii, Nabita & sofiaegomez1 (2022)Best Music Videos of 2022 by ssaa10dec, beginagain, AntheaIsaac, optimusnins & sofiaegomez1 (2022)Best OSTs of 2022 by ssaa10dec (2022)Best Fashion Moments of 2022 by ssaa10dec, beginagain & MadisonMurray (2022)Best Returns to Music in 2022 by ssaa10dec & AntheaIsaac (2022)Album ReviewsIn-depth reviews of the latest album releases on the Korean music scene.RM Teaches Patience & Acceptance on Indigo by sofiagomez1 (2022)ITZY Has Us Smiling Ear-To-Ear With The Whimsical 'Cheshire' by MadisonMurray (2022)P1Harmony Set In A New Era With New Album by optimusnins (2022)B.I Wants the World to Dance with Love Or Loved Part.1 by ssaa10dec (2022)CHEN Wants to Preserve His Fond Memories on Last Scene by ssaa10dec (2022)(G)I-DLE Bares It All in 'I love' by sofiagomez1 (2022)LE SSERAFIM Break Through All The Hate On ANTIFRAGILE by aly_rxses (2022)DREAMCATCHER Has a Clear VISION for The Future on New Album by ssaa10dec (2022)Stray Kids Confess Their Love On MAXIDENT by optimusnins (2022)The Rose Explores Ways to HEAL on their First Full-length Album by ANC613 (2022)TREASURE Says "HELLO" In Their Latest Chapter by optimusnins (2022)SEULGI Explores Good And Evil On The Hauntingly Alluring '28 Reasons' by MadisonMurray (2022)XIUMIN Shows Off a Dynamic BRAND-NEW Side in Solo Debut by ANC613 (2022)'BORN PINK' Offers BLACKPINK’s Most Charismatic And Dynamic Work To Date by MadisonMurray (2022)9 Baddies and 1 No-Skip Album—NCT 127 is Back by Bettinamiski (2022)Jackson 'Magic Man' Wang Reveals Another Side Of Himself In His New Album by Nabita (2022)ONEUS Will Draw You Into Their Scent with MALUS by ssaa10dec (2022)Nearly 15 Years into His Career, SHINee's Key Continues to Explore His Musicality with Sophomore Studio Album 'Gasoline' by Gladys_Yeo (2022)TWICE Embraces Their Identity in 'BETWEEN 1&2' by sofiagomez1 (2022)CIX Showcases Conflicts in Love in 'OK' Episode 1: OK Not by ANC613 (2022)Girls' Generation Defy The Odds in 'FOREVER 1' by sofiagomez1 (2022)ATEEZ Outdo Themselves on New Album 'THE WORLD EP.1: MOVEMENT' by ssaa10dec (2022)"Doom Du Doom," P1Harmony Make Impactful Stomps on New Mini-Album 'HARMONY : ZERO IN' by PlanNine (2022)ITZY Takes Control of Their Destiny in 'CHECKMATE' by sofiaegomez1 (2022)Chung Ha Serves Up Unapologetic Pop Perfection on 'Bare&Rare Pt.1' by Gladys_Yeo (2022)aespa Take a Careful Step Forward with New Mini-Album "Girls" by Gladys_Yeo (2022)NAYEON Defines Her Own Artistic Sound in 'IM NAYEON' by sofiaegomez1 (2022)JO YURI Explores Music In First Mini-Album 'Op.22 Y-Waltz : in Major' by PlanNine (2022)SEVENTEEN are reborn by fire as they Face The HOT Sun by sianii (2022)LIGHTSUM Serve Up Sugar, Spice, and Everything Nice on Debut Mini-Album 'Into The Light' by Gladys_Yeo (2022)Kang Daniel Welcomes a Positive New Era with 'The Story' by Gladys_Yeo (2022)Yerin's 'ARIA' is a Compelling First Look Into the Former GFRIEND Singer's Kaleidoscopic Inner World by Gladys_Yeo (2022)The Rose's Woosung Spreads his Wings in Confident New Solo EP 'MOTH' by Gladys_Yeo (2022)LE SSERAFIM Leaves a Lasting Impression in 'FEARLESS' by sofiaegomez1 (2022)VERIVERY Dives Into The Darkness on 'SERIES 'O' [ROUND 3: WHOLE]' by PlanNine (2022)DREAMCATCHER Assembles to Save The World on [Apocalypse : Save us] by sofiaegomez1 (2022)Suho of EXO Looks For Colors In His Grey World by ssaa10dec (2022)NCT DREAM Leaves Us All Buffering With 'Glitch Mode' by loveholic (2022)Red Velvet Wants You to Feel Their Rhythm in 'The ReVe Festival 2022 - Feel My Rhythm' by aly_rxses (2022)Stray Kids Asks If You're Ready to be 'ODDINARY' in Their New Album by Nabita (2022)SOLAR Brings The Honey To Her First EP '容: FACE' by Hobschiske (2022)(G)I-DLE's First Full Album, ‘I NEVER DIE,’ Proves Their Creative Artistry Will Never Die
by MadisonMurray (2022)Brave Girls Express Gratitude with 'Thank You' by sofiaegomez1 (2022)TEMPEST Bring Us Great News With 'It's ME, It's WE' by loveholic (2022)BANG YONGGUK EP ‘2’ is a Bold Triumph Over Adversity by ckr (2022)TREASURE Starts 'The Second Step' of Their Journey Going Straight To Our Hearts by PlanNine (2022)TAEYEON is Going Through a Rollercoaster of Cluttered Emotions in 'INVU' by aly_rxses (2022)Epik High Shows Up Like They Promised in 'Epik High Is Here 下 (Part 2)' by Nabita (2022)PENTAGON 'IN:VITE YOU' Into Their Minds Like Never Before by ckr (2022)YUJU Presses Play on Her Solo Career with [REC.] by Hobschiske (2022)Fresh PicksThe reviews of the latest singles, covers, and album releases.WayV Express Their Theatrical Side with the Dramatic "Phantom" by celestialwaves (2022)NCT Dream Brings Christmas Early With "Candy" Remake by Tayah-F (2022)Red Velvet Invites Us to Celebrate The ReVe Festival 2022 - Birthday by aly_rxses (2022)BoA Continues to Prove She is the Queen of K-pop with "Forgive Me" by celestialwaves (2022)SECRET NUMBER is Here to TAP Into Your Hearts by ANC613 (2022)DRIPPIN Concludes Their Villain Trilogy With 1st Full Album, Villain: The End by optimusnins (2022)It's A Good Choice to Have VICTON's Newest EP On Repeat by optimusnins (2022)VERIVERY Taps Into Their Brighter Side on Liminality - EP.LOVE by ANC613 (2022)Xdinary Heroes Are OVERLOAD-ing With Talent In Latest EP by optimusnins (2022)TRADE L Navigates Through His Labyrinth of Love with His New EP, LOVE MAZE by optimusnins (2022)Jin Shows That He'll Always Be Here for Us in "The Astronaut" by ANC613 (2022)It's Easy To Love EPEX's 'Prelude of Love Chapter 1: Puppy Love' by Madison Murray (2022)PinkFantasy Gears Up for Halloween with '기괴한 이야기 : Get Out' by ANC613 (2022)T1, THE BOYZ and DJ Raiden Steel their Resolve on Last Man Standing by ANC613 (2022)Kep1er Makes a "We Fresh"-ing Comeback with ‘TROUBLESHOOTER’ by beginagain (2022)BAEKHO Applies the Laws of Physics to Love with Absolute Zero by ANC613 (2022)MAMAMOO Takes Us Dancing on a Starry, Starry Night in "일낼라 (ILLELLA)" by srijaniroyc (2022)AB6IX Is Asking Us To TAKE A CHANCE On Their New EP by optimusnins (2022)JAMIE Drives Headfirst into Explicit-land in One Bad Night by ANC613 (2022)CRAVITY is Beating the Heat with a Refreshing NEW WAVE by optimusnins (2022)ADORA is REbirthed in Her Solo Debut Album by ANC613 (2022)Lapillus Aims for Their Dreams with First Mini-Album 'Girl's Round Part 1' by sicapermata (2022)EXID Set the Stage on 'FIRE' for their 10th Anniversary by srijaniroyc(2022)Former NU'EST Member Hwang Minhyun Serenades Fans With "Again" by optimusnins (2022)pH-1 Releases Long-awaited LP, and For Now We Are Not Able to Leave Him Alone by siannve (2022)Crush and j-hope Learn to Navigate Traffic Jams During Rush Hour by ANC613 (2022)NMIXX is Setting Up the Blueprint With ENTWURF by optimusnins (2022)CHOI YOOJUNG is Bright as Sunflowers in Solo Debut by ANC613 (2022)SORN & YEEUN Bring Us to Paradise with "Nirvana Girl" by optimusnins (2022)Balming Tiger and RM Show Us Asian Sexiness on "SEXY NUKIM" by ANC613 (2022)Billlie Rocks Their Way into a Wonderful World by ANC613 (2022)TEMPEST Can't Stop Shining with Their Newest Mini-Album by SicaPermata (2022)MAMAMOO's SOLAR and Moon Byul Take Us On A Laid-Back Road Trip With BIG Naughty by srijaniroyc (2022)Ending Summer with DKB’s AUTUMN by optimusnins (2022)BLANK2Y Fills Up the Blank Space with Passion and FUEGO by ANC613 (2022)IVE Continue Their Winning Streak with Glorious Single Album 'After LIKE' by Gladys_Yeo (2022)BLACKPINK Remind Us Why They're K-Pop (And Global) Icons With "Pink Venom" by MadisonMurray (2022)RAVI & Whee In Make a Strong Case For Tragic Love on "BYE" by srijaniroyc (2022)JUNNY is Coloring the Summer with ‘blanc’ by optimusnins (2022)Golden Child Exudes a New AURA with "Replay" by optimusnins (2022)PURPLE KISS Just Keep Getting Better by sianii (2022)YOUNITE Are Flying In Their ‘YOUNI-Q’ Comeback with "AVIATOR" by PlanNine (2022)SEVENTEEN enter a _WORLD with repackage SECTOR 17 by sianii (2022)STAYC Has Emotional Courage in ‘We Need Love’ by sofiaegomez1 (2022)j-hope Shows His Full of Fire Side in 'Jack In The Box' by Aly_rxses (2022)ENHYPEN Returns With "Future Perfect (Pass the MIC)" by sofiaegomez1 (2022)WJSN are Undersea Goddesses in "Last Sequence" by sofiaegomez1 (2022)DRIPPIN Explore Their Villain Origins on "ZERO" by PlanNine (2022)bugAboo Make a Triumphant Return with Powerful First Comeback Single "POP" by Gladys_Yeo (2022)BTS show PROOF of their Passion, Growth and Maturity by ANC613 (2022)BLANK2Y Assert Their Confidence in Powerful Debut Track "Thumbs Up" by PlanNine (2022)B.I Unites with Chicago's own Soulja Boy for "BTBT" by ckr (2022)MONSTA X Steps Up Their LOVE Game in New Comeback by ssaa10dec (2022)Our Theory is You'll Love TAEYONG's "Love Theory" by ckr (2022)SEVENTEEN make darl+ing return with first all English single by sianii (2022)KINGDOM Ascends A New Throne in Fourth Album in Their Series by ssaa10dec (2022)Song HighlightAn analysis of a song's story and creation that highlights the depth of a song, as well as the lyrics and music video and their connection between other releases by the artist.LAY - "我不在乎 (I Don't Care)" by ANC613 (2022)DREAMCATCHER - "VISION" by EleventhCassette (2022)P1HARMONY - "Butterfly" by AntheaIsaac (2022)TWICE - "Feel Special" by sofiagomez1 (2022)STRAY KIDS - "토끼와 거북이 (The Tortoise and the Hare)" by astearte (2022)DREAMCATCHER - "MAISON" by EleventhCassette (2022)SEVENTEEN - "TRAUMA" by ssaa10dec (2022)ATEEZ - "멋 (The Real) (흥 : 興 Heung Ver.)" by ANC613 (2022)OFF-RADARMonthly column featuring upcoming releases that may go unnoticed by general public but definitely deserve the attention.Releases That Deserve Your Attention: AIMERS, TEMPEST, JUST B, NIve, Rie, AleXa and more! by ANC613 (2022)Releases That Deserve Your Attention: ADORA, LIONESSES, ONEWE, The Rose, REDDY, and more! by ANC613 (2022)Releases That Deserve Your Attention: LEE CHANGSUB, KANGTA, DIA, Justin Park, and more! by ANC613 (2022)Releases That Deserve Your Attention: BAE173, CHANHYUN, CSR, RoaD-B, and more! by ssaa10dec (2022)Releases That Deserve Your Attention: MCND, IRRIS, 10cm, and more! by ssaa10dec (2022)Releases That Deserve Your Attention: LIGHTSUM, BDC, BIG Naughty by beginagain (2022)Releases That Deserve Your Attention: Ciipher, DKB, CLASS:y & more by beginagain (2022)Releases That Deserve Your Attention: KINGDOM, YOUNITE, JUST B & more by ssaa10dec (2022)Upcoming Releases That Deserve Your Attention: Park Bom, KINGDOM & more by ssaa10dec (2022)Community's FavoritesTwice a year, Genius Korea community members join forces to celebrate Korean music scene and write about the best newest album and song releases.Genius Korea Community's Favorite Albums Of 2022Genius Korea Community's Favorite Songs Of 2022Genius Korea Community's Favorite Albums Of 2022 So FarGenius Korea Community's Favorite Songs Of 2022 So FarOther ArticlesAll other articles by the Genius Korea community, including articles about upcoming releases, artist spotlight articles, artist anniversary articles, and various rankings.5 of the Best Moments From 2022 MAMA Awards by ssaa10dec (2022)5 of the Best Moments From 2022 MelOn Music Awards by ssaa10dec (2022)Here's Everything We Know About RM's Collaborators on 'Indigo' by ssaa10dec (2022)The Future of BTS: From the Busan Concert to Solo Ventures by Tanushree1997 (2022)2022 MAMA Nominations & Biggest Snubs by ssaa10dec & sianii (2022)[PRESS] South Korean Rapper B.I Announces Global EP 'Love or Loved Pt.1' by ssaa10dec (2022)[ARTIST SPOTLIGHT] Who is 3RACHA? by ssaa10dec (2022)K-Pop Artists Who Deserve to Have a Comeback Soon by ssaa10dec (2022)[PRESS] SEVENTEEN Set North America On Fire This Summer With Be The Sun Tour by ssaa10dec (2022)[PRESS] Stray Kids Are Pumping It Up To The Max With 'MAXIDENT' by MadisonMurray (2022)[PRESS] BAE173 is On-Board An Intergalactic Adventure on "DaSH" Teaser by ssaa10dec (2022)Binge-Worthy K-Dramas to Check Out This Summer by ssaa10dec (2022)Here's Everything We Know About Benny Blanco's Song "Bad Decisions" With BTS & Snoop Dogg by srijaniroyc (2022)[PRESS] GreatGuys Return With Cinematic Song "BLIND LOVE" by ssaa10dec (2022)[Pop Genius] Interview: Drew Louis Chronicles 'Baby's First Heartbreak' On His Latest Thoughtful EP by Madison Murray (2022)[PRESS] Singer-Songwriter JUNNY Announces First North American tour 'The blanc Tour' by ssaa10dec (2022)[PRESS] Asian Acts You Should Check Out on Tour this Summer by ssaa10dec (2022)[PRESS] The National Chorus Of Korea Blesses Their Listeners With New Album by ssaa10dec (2022)15 Best OSTs of 2022 So Far by ssaa10dec (2022)Here's Everything We Know About NAYEON Solo Debut Album by ssaa10dec (2022)20 Best B-Sides of 2022 So Far by ssaa10dec (2022)[Artist Anniversary] Best Non-Standard Unit Songs Performed By SEVENTEEN by sianii (2022)[Artist Anniversary] Celebrating Six Years of "Free Somebody" by LUNA by celestialwaves (2022)[PRESS] B.I to Release New Global Single "BTBT" with Soulja Boy byssaa10dec (2022)[PRESS] E'LAST 'ROAR' On Their Newest Release "Creature" by PlanNine (2022)[Music] Women on Genius: Artist Spotlights - LYRE by ssaa10dec (2022)[Music] Women on Genius: Artist Spotlights - DeVita by ckr (2022)[PRESS] WOOSUNG is Aiming For The Global Stage With Upcoming Album & Tour by ssaa10dec (2022)Here's Everything We Know About DREAMCATCHER's 2nd Album [Apocalypse : Save us] by EleventhCassette (2022)[PRESS] SEVENTEEN Announces Date for Pre-Release English-language Single by sianii (2022)eaJ Prepares For His Solo Debut With "Car Crash" by ssaa10dec (2022)[SHOWCASE] Stray Kids Welcome Us To The 'ODDINARY' Era by MadisonMurray (2022)[PRESS] TWICE Successfully Wraps Up American Leg of Tour & Leader JIHYO Releases First Solo OST by PlanNine (2022)