BM5's May 2026 Favorites

Favorite Kpop Comeback

The Collective Soul and Unconscious: Chapter Two - Billlie

Above is one of my favorite songs, Work, from the new album from Billlie. I believe that this body of work is such a fun and explorative listen that showcases why Billlie is one of my favorite groups to follow. They are incredible recording artists and it all translates to their live performances vocally as well as through their choreography! I love their journey through many cool corners of EDM on the album while maintaining some colors of their jazzy approach to much of their discography. I highly recommend listening to make your own opinion!

Favorite Campaign Trailer

This is Sera: The Becoming of a Former K-Pop Idol - Jamiya Wilson Studio

As a VIP member of Ryu Sera's fan club, I heard rumblings about this project pretty early on. I'm excited to now spread the news of this documentary in the works finally as well as promote sending in your support. Jamiya & Sera are also putting their own money into the series to delve into many aspects of her life from before, during, and after her idol life. I believe this will be amazing to see come to fruition and any support will be appreciated. I just ask you give this a watch to determine if you'd be interested in this being made and distributed on a major scale.

Favorite Kpop Debut

Lost in Proof - Heart of Woman

Despite not having been able to check out the album at this point, I definitely wanted to show my love to this new group strictly from the title track. Heart of Woman is a new group that I simply saw some advertisements for leading up to their debut. I don't often let these influence who I dive into, but I gave them a shot this time and was pleasantly surprised. They came with budget in the video and great music production too. I would definitely say that they are similar to the sound Kiss of Life started with. Therefore, depending on how you feel can get you excited or worried. I lean towards anticipating what they have to offer, especially since I've seen others praise the rest of the album already. So an album reaction will be in the works...

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Fair Shake Reaction: The Collective Soul and Unconscious: Chapter Two - Billlie

The Collective Soul and Unconscious: Chapter Two - Billlie

(Genre: Kpop)

A Collective of links for your soul:

Zap (Music Video)

Work (Choreography Video)

Erika Justine Reaction (to Work MV)

ReacttotheK Reaction (to Cloud Palace Before Sunset live)

Fair Shake Reaction: Crack Code - Kep1er

Crack Code - Kep1er

(Genre: Kpop)

I've cracked the code to this content below:

Killa (Music Video)

Killa (Dance Practice)

Killa (Relay Dance)

Form of Therapy Reaction (to Killa)

Roscoe Reaction (to Killa)

Fair Shake Reaction: UxLxve - XLOV

UxLxve - XLOV

(Genre: Kpop)

There's some content that you can't unlove:
Rizz (Music Video)

Rizz (Dance Practice)

Biii:-P (Music Video)

Form of Therapy Reaction (to Rizz)

Jessica Holyfield Reaction/Analysis (of Rizz)

Fair Shake Reaction: Nail - Yves

Nail - Yves

(Genre: Kpop)

She really nailed it with these:

Nail (Music Video)

Break it (Audio)

Form of Therapy Reaction (to Nail)

Kpop Ranked (w/ InternetsNathan)

BM5's April 2026 Favorites

Favorite Music Discussion

"Why Do You Like Kpop, You're Black" - Indigo Detry

Indigo is a creator that I've been enjoying for quite some time now, and hearing her thoughts as a longtime fan of kpop provides me with more context as a someone with more experience. As a black fan myself, this question has come up and the way that Indigo seems to approach the inquiry herself I feel mirrors much of my own. When it comes to culture, especially African-American culture, appreciation/appropriation is always a conversation that is inevitable to wrestle with when it comes to kpop and there's a lot of nuance that must be considered with it. Ultimately, it does come to each person's individual guidelines, but I think it helps to hear multiple perspectives, like the one I recommend here.

Favorite Comeback

Nail - Yves

She did it again! I tell you, Yves is on an absolute tear!! This is certainly going to be one of my favorite title tracks from her ever and I already had high praise for some of her last singles. Yet, it doesn't end there, since the album itself is quite an enjoyable listen. She continues to explore the varied styles of electronic and alternative pop in ways that are so pleasing to the ears, in my opinion. My favorite song is still the title, though. If you need a taste, the best morsel is to start here to whet your appetite.

Favorite Interview

Kehlani on Complex News

Kehlani had a lovely interview with Complex News, as well as Sway in the Morning, but it all marks the release of her self-titled album. She takes these great interviews to sit down and connect with her audience, and in this case, the interviewer. The openness and determination to also reinforce the importance of bringing the soul back into mainstream R&B has been much appreciated. I always love getting into the heads of creatives and their creations when they release. I think this was a fun one to explore right before diving head first into the stellar album.

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Fair Shake Reaction: Tunnel Vision - ITZY

Tunnel Vision - ITZY

(Genre: Kpop)

Put your tunnel vision onto these:

Tunnel Vision (Music Video)

Tunnel Vision (Dance Practice)

DYT (Music Video)

Differently Alike Reaction (to Tunnel Vision)

ReacttotheK Reaction (to 8-Bit Heart)

Fair Shake Reaction: $tay the Night - VVS

$tay the Night - VVS

(Genre: Kpop/R&B/Rap)

If you stay the night, we're watching these:

$tay the Night (Music Video)

Da$h (Live Performance)

Erika Justine Reaction (to $tay the Night MV)

VV's and CC's Podcast (Episode 6: $tay the Night)

Fair Shake Reaction: Lip Bomb - Rescene

Lip Bomb - Rescene

(Genre: Kpop)

Things to keep Rescene on you lips:

Bloom (Music Video)

Heart Drop (Music Video)

Heart Drop (Choreography Video)

Form of Therapy Reaction (to Bloom)

Adrey Reaction (to Heart Drop)

Fair Shake Reaction: AllDay Project - AllDay Project

AllDay Project - AllDay Project

(Genre: Kpop)

Putting these links together was an all day project:

Look at Me (Music Video)

One More Time (Music Video)

Medusa (Music Video)

Form of Therapy Reaction (to Look at Me)

Sebastine Reaction (to One More Time)

itsANDYandJAS Reaction (to Medusa)

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: Arirang - BTS

Arirang - BTS

(Genre: Kpop)

BTS is finally back with more content:

Swim (Music Video)

Swim (Tonight Show Performance)

2.0 (Tonight Show Performance)

Form of Therapy Reaction (to Swim)

itsANDYandJAS Reaction (to Swim)

BM5's March 2026 Favorites

Favorite Interview

Tiffany Pollard is an Iconic Guest - Ziwe

Tiffany Pollard was introduced to the world and myself as New York from Flavor of Love. Ever since that time on the reality TV show, she has continued to stay on our TV screens and social media as an infamous celebrity. Her demeanor is both iconic and magnetizing, but combine that with the wry comedian Ziwe and you're in for an amazing time! To see these two worlds and personalities collide is quite entertaining and I have to say that this will go down as another classic interview from Ziwe. Maybe give it a watch.

Favorite Comeback

Code - Everglow

The great return of Everglow!!! Do I need to say more? Okay, I will. I'm so happy that they have gotten to move away from their old label and continue on as a group, even if all of the members weren't able to join the comeback. They come through with a title track that fits in snuggly to their usual song, but still tantalizes the eardrums. I highly recommend giving the whole EP a listen! Welcome back, ladies!

Favorite Kpop Interview

Asking Yves to Rank Every Yves Song - InternetsNathan

We have another Kpop Ranked with a former LOONA lady and I couldn't be anymore pleased. It was intriguing to see how she views her history and discography firsthand here. I only wish there were a couple of the songs that got to be included in the rankings because there were some that had music videos (namely Ex Machina) that still didn't quite get a mention. Other than that, it was a great watch and I think any fan would find it worth their time.

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Fair Shake Reaction: 23:24 - SYA

23:24 - SYA

(Genre: Kpop)

I stayed up until 23:24 to give you these:

Stay (Music Video)

Stay (Performance Video)

Migz Ebron Network Reaction (to Stay)

withLaura Reaction (to Stay)

23:24 Documentary (Short Film)

Fair Shake Reaction: Never Meant to Be - Giriboy x Heize

Never Meant to Be - Giriboy & Heize

(Genre: Kr&b)

But these are meant to be seen:

Never Meant to Be (Visualizer)

Never Meant to Be & Drop (Live Performace)

Never Meant to Be (Full EP)

withLaura Reaction (to Visualizer)

Fair Shake Reaction: (EX)IST - Jiwoo

(EX)IST - Jiwoo

(Genre: Pop)

These exist to tantalize you:

Home Sweet Home (Music Video)

Dang Dong (Live Performance)

Erika Justine Reaction (to Home Sweet Home)

Home Sweet Home (Behind the Scenes)

Fair Shake Reaction: Deadline - Blackpink

Deadline - Blackpink

(Genre: Kpop)

There's no deadline to check these out:

Jump (Music Video)

Jump (Live Performance)

Go (Music Video)

CaliforniaLuv84 Reaction (to Go)

Form of Therapy Reaction (to Jump)

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)

Fair Shake Reaction: Delulu Pack - KiiiKiii

Delulu Pack - KiiiKiii

(Genre: Kpop)

A pack of videos for the Delulu:

404 (New Era) (Music Video)

Delulu (Music Video)

To Me From Me (It's Live Performance)

Kess and Han Reacts (to 404)

Adrey Reaction (to Delulu Pack)