Songs with Figurative Language: Understanding Lyricism and Imagery

Figurative language breathes life into the lyrics of many songs, providing a canvas for artists to paint their stories, emotions, and messages in a way that resonates with listeners. It stands as a pillar of creative writing, enabling songwriters to transcend the literal meanings of words and engage audiences through metaphor, simile, personification, and other…

Songs With Hyperbole: The Art of Musical Exaggeration

Hyperbole — the art of exaggeration for effect — is a common literary device that’s been used in music for decades. I’ll admit, I tend to be drawn to the songs that don’t hold back on this technique. These tracks often capture grand emotions and experiences through their outsized statements, painting vivid pictures that resonate…

Fromis_9 Members Profile

Fromis_9 Members Profile

The 9-member girl group named “Fromis_9 (Promise Nine)” belongs to PLEDIS Entertainment. Fromis_9 was formed through the audition program “Idol School” which was broadcasted in 2017. The group debuted on January 24, 2018! Let’s take a look at the members’  profile of Fromis_9, who is scheduled to debut in Japan and is likely to gain…

ITZY Members Profile

ITZY Members Profile

The five-member girl group “ITZY” belongs to the major Korean entertainment agency “JYP Entertainment”, which is called a famous girl group agency. JYP has taken the K-POP world by storm with girl groups such as “Miss A” and “TWICE”. JYP’s name has become a presence that cannot be ignored even in Japan! So this time,…

Aespa Karina Profile

Aespa Karina Profile

Korean 4-member girl group “Aespa” debuted on November 17, 2020. Ms. Karina, who is the leader of Aespa, is active as one of the visual members of the group, to the extent that many people have commented that her CG-like visuals are unrealistically beautiful. This time, I will focus on introducing the profile and charm…

TEMPEST Members Profile

TEMPEST Members Profile

A new 7-member boy group “TEMPEST” has been born from YUE HUA Entertainment! TEMPEST is the first group in three years since EVERGLOW from YUE HUA, the management company, and the first boy group to debut from YUE HUA Entertainment in seven years since UNIQ! The K-POP cover video released before their debut has been…

Stayc Members Profile

Stayc Members Profile

Korean entertainment agency HIGH UP Entertainment’s first girl group is STAYC. STAYC is a girl group produced by Black Eyed Pilseung, who produced hit songs for popular girl groups such as TWICE’s popular songs “TT”, “Likey”, “FANCY”, Apink, and SISTAR. STAYC’s debut album surpassed 10,000 in first-time sales, which is an exception, partly because it…

Aespa Members Profile

Aespa Members Profile

A four-member girl group “aespa” belongs to SM Entertainment, which is known as a major entertainment agency in Korea. aespa is a female group that was born from SM Entertainment for the first time in about 6 years and 3 months since Red Velvet. It consists of Karina and Winter from South Korea, Giselle, the…

Billlie Members Profile

Billlie Members Profile

The first girl group “Billlie” sent out by the Korean entertainment agency “MYSTIC STORY” debuted as a six-member group on November 10, 2021! Since February 2020, the members have been waiting for their debut as debut candidates called MYSTIC ROOKIES while communicating with fans through SNS, and finally made their debut! About a week after…

NiziU Members Profile

NiziU Members Profile

A 9-member girl group “NiziU” belonging to JYP Entertainment, one of Korea’s major entertainment offices. NiziU was formed in the audition program ” Nizi Project ” co-sponsored by JYP Entertainment, the management office, and Japanese music company Sony Music.  “Make you happy”, which was released as a pre-debut, caused a social phenomenon that swept Japan…