Fair Shake Reaction: Play - MiSaMo

Play - MiSaMo

(Genre: Jpop)

Why don't you Play some MiSaMo, huh:

Confetti (Music Video)

Confetti (Choreography Video)

ReacttotheK Reaction (to Confetti)

Form of Therapy Reaction (to Confetti)

Sebastine Reaction (to Confetti)

Rolling Stone Korea Interview

Fair Shake Reaction: The Core - XG

The Core - XG

(Genre: Pop/R&B)

Build core memories with XG:

Gala (Music Video)

4 Seasons (Music Video)

Hypnotize (Music Video)

Jeff Avenue Reaction (to Hypnotize)

ReacttotheK Reaction (to Gala)

Zach Sang Interview

PS118 (Jurin x Rapsody) (Music Video)

Fair Shake Reaction: Wishlist - NCT Wish

Wishlist - NCT Wish

(Genre: Jpop)

Are any of these on your wish list?:

Hello Mellow (Music Video)

Dreamcatcher (Music Video)

Differently Alike Reaction (to Dreamcatcher)

Birb Reaction (to Hello Mellow)

BM5's December 2025 Favorites

Favorite Music Video

Non-Stop - HANA

HANA just continues to stun me, ya'll. I don't know why, but I never expected them to come out with another rap centric track, yet they did and with style! The production of the track had me jamming with the baile funk start to the trap influenced core to the rest of the track. It rocked my world with the trading verses and catchy chorus that succinctly described my journey with the group: "Who's HANA?" turning into "Where's HANA?" I need more, and so do you! So it's right here for you.

Favorite Single

Sag Harbor - Tyler, the Creator

If there's one thing Tyler is going to do, it's drop some heat out of the blue. He did it again to cap off the year with an ill track that has him reflecting on the successful year that he's had along with the bit of controversy he's faced with some of his fan base. It's amazing how he's grown into an artist that can float between these topics with ease and pizazz. The beat, the lyrics, and the flows just captivate you and leave you wanting more. Therefore, I'll be jamming this right beside the album, Don't Tap the Glass for quite some time. Care to join me?

Favorite Anime Discussion

Why is Gachiakuta So Black? - Meanie Mosey

Gachiakuta is a newer anime that has been released that I've enjoyed quite heavily during the Fall 2025 season. The action, style, and characters have been something that have piqued my interest with each episode. Though, it wasn't long until I started to realize that there's a lot of others that have been feeling similarly and that the trend is that they're my complexion. This video was one of the few that I feel kind of goes into some of the features of the show (especially when watching it dubbed) that attracts black anime fans to this series. Though, I also just have to give respect to the creator for also honoring some of our culture that inspired parts of the franchise. What do you think?

Full December 2025 Favorites playlist: click here

Fair Shake Reaction: SecretHimitsuBimil - tripleS hatch!

SecretHimitsuBimil - tripleS hatch!

(Genre: Jpop)

Shhh...there's some secrets down below:

Password (Music Video)

Untitled (Music Video)

Untitled (Dance Practice)

Jojobas Reacts (to Password)

Form of Therapy Reaction (to Untitled)

Fair Shake Reaction: First Howling : Now - &Team

First Howling : Now - &Team

(Genre: Jpop)

Now, I have more links to the first howling:

War Cry (Music Video)

War Cry (Dance Practice)

Dropkick (Music Video)

Form of Therapy Reaction (to War Cry)

Jeff Avenue Reaction (to War Cry & Drop Kick)

Fair Shake Reaction: Ringo - ITZY

Ringo - ITZY

(Genre: Jpop)

More Itzy has a good ringo to it:

Ringo (Music Video)

Ringo (Dance Practice)

Sugar-Holic (Music Video)

OG Kpop Stan Reaction (to MV)

BM5 Reaction (to Voltage)

BM5 Reaction (to Spice)

Fair Shake Reaction: Magic Hour - Kep1er (+ Fly High)

Magic Hour - Kep1er

(Genre: Kpop)

Fly High - Kep1er

(Genre: Jpop)

Fly High in the Magic Hour with this content:

Galileo (Music Video)

Love on Lock (Live at Fan Meeting)

Grand Prix (Music Video)

Form of Therapy Reaction (to Galileo)

FiFiZappaReacts (to Grand Prix)

Unbelievable (Podcast)

Fair Shake Reaction: Coconut (Deluxe Version) - NiziU

Coconut (Deluxe Version) - NiziU

(Genre: Jpop)

Take these links to recall the summer:

Coconut (Music Video)

Paradise (Music Video)

Love & Like (Music Video)

FiFiZappaReacts (to MV)

Erika Justice Reaction (to Dance Practice)

Fair Shake Reaction: Maningen - Atarashii Gakko!

Maningen - Atarashii Gakko!

(Genre: Jpop)

More Atarashii Goodness below:

Maningen (Music Video)

Maningen (Choreography Video)

Otonablue (Live on First Take)

Katriinka Reaction (to Otonablue)

Front Row Live Ent. Interview (at Head in the Clouds '23)

Miko's Music Stats 2023

Keeping with new tradition of 2020, 2021, and 2022, I'm excited to present to you my last.fm music stats for 2023! While 2022's stats were greatly influenced by my "research" for Miko's Music Connection, last year was dominated by my thirst for Korean hip-hop as there was quite an uptick of Korean rappers touring America.

Fair Shake Reaction: First Howling: We - &Team

First Howling: We - &Team

(Genre: Jpop)

We got to tell you about the First Howling, right?:

Firework (Music Video)

Firework (Dance Practice)

Road Not Taken (Music Video)

Form of Therapy Reaction (to Firework)

Sebastine Reaction (to Road Not Taken)

Idol Human Theater (Variety)

Fair Shake Reaction: Ichijikikoku - Atarashii Gakko!

Ichijikikoku - Atarashii Gakko!

(Genre: Jpop)

May these lead you to the Leaders:

Otonablue (Music Video)

Janaindayo (Music Video)

Suki Lie (Music Video)

Janaindayo (Dance Practice)

Otonablue (Live on The First Take)

Fair Shake Reaction: First Howling : Me - &Team

First Howling : Me - &Team

(Genre: Jpop)

This is me howling to check the first &Team vids:

Under the Skin (Music Video)

Under the Skin (Choreography Video)

Scent of You (Music Video)

Scent of You (Dance Practice)

Form of Therapy Reaction (to Under the Skin)

OG Kpop Stan Reaction (to Under the Skin)

Fair Shake Reaction: F - FAKY

F - FAKY

(Genre: Jpop)

F in the chat for FAKY links:

My Story (Music Video)

Choco Fudge (Music Video)

Diamond Glitter (Music Video)

It's a Small World (Dance Practice)

Sayonara My Ex (Dance Practice)

BM5's Dec. 2023 Favorites

Favorite Music Discussions

The Sabrina Carpenter Effect - NickyandCoco

This is a cool little discussion about the slow rise to fame Sabrina Carpenter experienced versus the more overnight success many strive for. As a fan of Sabrina, this little look back at her music career was very neat. With the rise of opportunities for fame, there's a lot of thought that should be put into how the expediting of exposure can be more hurtful than helpful. This look into Miss Carpenter's case is a great example of how the steady grind can be more beneficial. Give it a watch!

Dissecting MF DOOM's "Mm...Food" - Digging the Greats

More greatness from this channel!! MF DOOM is a rapper's rapper, but also a phenomenal producer. This project really got to show us a bit of all of that paired with his unlimited creativity. So how do you break down such a project? Well, you take its presentation and morph it into its analysis. That's exactly what this fun video does, and it's quite the enjoyable experience. Check it out!

Favorite Performances

Shooting Star - XG (on First Take)

It's First Take. It's XG. It's amazing. Need I say more?

Scarface - Tiny Desk NPR Music

It's Tiny Desk. It's Scarface. It's artistry. What more can I say?

Full Dec. 2023 Favorites playlist: click here

Fair Shake Reaction: Masterpiece - MiSaMo

Masterpiece - MiSaMo

(Genre: Jpop)

A Masterpiece within each link:

Do Not Touch (Music Video)

Do Not Touch (Dance Practice)

Marshmallow (Music Video)

CaliforniaLuv84 Reaction (to Do Not Touch)

FiFiZappaReacts (to Masterpiece)

BM5's September 2023 Favorites

Favorite Interview

Fathers of K-Pop (Monotree) - ReacttotheK

It's always a pleasure to see the interviews of producers and top-liners from ReacttotheK. They ask such great questions for insight. The second part of this particular interview is no exception. Getting a good look into the different styles & perspectives of each member of the collective was really interesting. Especially for a producer like myself. Maybe it'll be a great watch for you, as well!

Favorite Music Video

B-List - Chanmina

Ever since Miko introduced Chanmina to me, I've been a fan of her and her style. She got to show her playful side, once again with this particular video and I just had to share it with you all. Give it a quick watch and enjoy the fun concept and spectacular music. You won't regret it!

Favorite EP

New DNA - XG

The entire EP is phenomenal, but the above music video, "Puppet Show" I figured I would share in tandem with this release. The music throughout the project cover many different moods and styles, but cohesively exude the XG attitude since debut. The visuals for their music have continued to get more and more epic and this was the epitome of the era. If you've been hesitant to jump onto the XG train, then I suggest you try this track out to lead into the album if it hits you right. ENJOY!!!

Full September 2023 Favorites playlist: click here

Fair Shake Reaction: Celebrate - Twice

Celebrate - Twice

(Genre: Jpop)

Celebrate, for we have related videos:

Celebrate (Music Video)

Doughnut (Music Video)

OG Kpop Stan Reaction (to Celebrate)

FiFiZappaReacts (to Celebrate)

FiFiZappaReacts (to album)

Fair Shake Reaction: Doki Doki Love - Rocket Punch

Doki Doki Love - Rocket Punch

(Genre: Jpop)

Love these links that make my heart doki doki:

Doki Doki Love (Music Video)

Fiore (Music Video)

Bubble Up (Music Video)

BM5 Reaction (to Music Video)