Tanu I. Raj, Author at NME

Kang Daniel talks ‘The Story’: “I came to love myself more than anything else”

Kang Daniel unpacks his first full-length album, his growth and the most important thing in his life: happiness

Every SHINee song ranked in order of greatness

We celebrate the iconic boyband’s 14th (!) anniversary and revisit their beloved discography, while looking forward to more

Yerin – ‘Aria’ review: the ex-GFRIEND singer breaks free on her optimistic, albeit sterile, solo debut

While Yerin’s solo debut is a commendable effort, it does leave us wondering whether it’s too unidimensional for a star such as her

‘Our Blues’ review: people can be unhappy in the happiest of places

With a star-studded cast and evocative stories, ‘Our Blues’ is poised to be an understated winner

Dreamcatcher – ‘Apocalypse: Save Us’ review: a refreshing, albeit naive take on the world

While Dreamcatcher tackle climate change on their second studio offering, the effort does seem a tad misplaced in the face of the album’s youthful optimism

Every EXO song ranked in order of greatness

As EXO celebrate their 10th anniversary, we take a look back on one of K-pop’s greatest runs

Red Velvet – ‘The ReVe Festival 2022 – Feel My Rhythm’ review: this is a festival you’ve been to one too many times

Despite being one of K-pop’s most imaginative groups, their latest offering falls short on allure and excitement

(G)I-DLE – ‘I Never Die’ review: these are not wide-eyed girls anymore

On their first full-length album, (G)I-DLE celebrate their growth and delight in their rebellious phase

NMIXX try to transcend genres on their debut single ‘O.O’, but the effort doesn’t quite land

A surprisingly inconsistent, choppy debut offering from JYP Entertainment’s new girl group

Taeyeon – ‘INVU’ review: one of K-pop’s brightest stars delivers a poignant, revelatory experience

On her third studio album, Taeyeon dives deep into love and cements her legacy as one of K-pop’s most profound artists