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dlstmxkakwldrlarchive · 4 months

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Partly for the prolific volume of projects artists release each year and partly for the fluid definition of an album (running anywhere from three to 13 tracks), an annual ranking of K-pop albums is never easy. As South Korea continues to extend its global musical influence, certain projects transcend hit-song compilations, presenting larger visions and conceptual narratives.

In 2023, stars like V, WOODZ and ONEW used their latest solo projects to share the music that inspires them at their core as artists and let listeners settle into sonic worlds they’ve developed.

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First Place: Onew, Circle The First Album

While it’s somewhat criminal to think that 15 years after ONEW’s debut with SHINee in 2008 we only just received his first full Korean album, the singer-songwriter himself would say that now was the perfect time for Circle. A musical journey unlike anything released this year, ONEW shared that he had attempted to record the album’s title track before dropping his Dice EP in early 2022, but felt it wasn’t at the level of perfection it deserved and held onto the song. ONEW then involved himself in every aspect of Circle‘s production process, from meticulous mixing and mastering to tuning, beats, recording and mastering, attesting to the singer-songwriter’s dedication to artistic expression.

The single “O (Circle)” opens the album with an intriguing blend of electronica and strings, while its gospel-tinged chorus emphasizes lyrics about the circular nature of life and how memories, feelings and dreams are all fleeting. The 10 tracks on Circle develop unique transformations from start to finish: the breezy melodies in “Cough” are paired with loneliness-themed lyrics and a melancholy instrumental breakdown, while “Rain on Me” starts with aggressive acoustic guitar strumming before transitioning into an atmospheric, percussive ballad. Sweet surprises abound, too: ONEW scats on the jazz-rap hybrid “Caramel” and gives a glimpse into his indie-rock side on “Parachute.”

The album’s effortless flow is anchored by ONEW’s famously solid yet understated vocals. As Circle concludes with the tender piano ballad “Always” which addresses themes of loyalty and resilience, the listener wonders if it’s an allegory for ONEW’s public journey through health challenges, including vocal cord surgery. Even without any writing credits on Circle, ONEW’s presence is undeniably felt in this seamless collection that boasts an emotional depth brought on by 15 years in the game. That’s the kind of introspection you can’t rush or doctor through A&R but need to cycle through and arrive at when the moment is right. From scheduling this album’s release to the messages on the final track, time is definitely on ONEW’s side to deliver such a project. — J.B.

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#231230 #shinee #onew #lee jinki #jinki #hard era #circle album praise #articles #eng #circle album review #billboard #long post #jeff benjamin #jessica oak #circle achievements

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dailykoreanpop · 1 year

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[221128] Jeff Benjamin’s official twitter update:

From a 1k-capacity venue to two nights at the @PruCenter, this growth will never not be incredible for @ATEEZofficial

Credit: Jeff__Benjamin

#221128 #ateez #kq entertainment #2022 world tour #the fellowship: break the wall #jeff benjamin #p: official #p: twitter #prudential center

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strangerathecinema · 5 months

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silly community textposts pt. 2

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saltpepperbeard · 7 months

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"I actually thought about, uh, opening an inn."

#OFMD #OFMD Season 2 #Our Flag Means Death #OFMD S2 Spoilers #Edward Teach #Benjamin Hornigold #Taika Waititi #ofmd gifs #ofmdedit #ofmdblog #ofmdsource #ofmddaily #tvedits #tvgifs #Edit #Inspired ENTIRELY by the cute little faces Ed pulls through all of this HSDJKSKL #And just seeing him be silly goofy after the HORRORS #Like it was so nice to see him being silly/passionate about silly things again #AND THE JEFF CALLBACK WAS JUST HSDJKDHLS

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nope-nora · 11 months

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karyns · 1 year

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<3

#sally creepypastas #sallywilliams #jeffthekiller #jeff the killer #creepypasta ben drowned #creepy art #creepypasta #benjamin lawman #laughing jack #laughing jill #nina the killer #sally williams

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earthravenclaw · 2 months

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Couldn't decide between my two Chang options

#community #jeff winger #abed nadir #annie edison #dean pelton #craig pelton #pierce hawthorne #shirley bennett #elroy patashnik #troy barnes #frankie dart #britta perry #ben chang #benjamin chang #chang community

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chemiicalbride · 6 months

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uhh i posted this on tiktok but i figured id post it here too

#i just think they’re best friends #creepypasta #creepypasta fandom #art #jeff the killer #jeffery woods #creepypasta art #ben drowned #benjamin lawman #my art #i know the coloring is terrible #this is what i looks like when i don’t render

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incorrectcreepypastafam · 8 months

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Ben: if I punch myself and it hurts am I strong or am I weak

Lyra: strong

Toby: weak

Liu: an idiot

Jeff: a coward, use a knife

#creepypasta #creepypasta incorrect quotes #jeff the killer #jeffery woods #ticci toby #homicidal liu #liu woods #tobias rogers #lyra rogers #luring lyra #ben drowned #benjamin lawman #incorrect quotes

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leakystatue · 1 year

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u would not believe what i share a birthday with

#it is so funny that the story was published on my sixth birthday. he should’ve come to my party #creepypasta #jeff the killer #jeffrey woods #max.png #ben drowned #benjamin lawman

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mmmassacre · 4 months

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JEFFERY WOODS + BENJAMIN LAWMAN ── ★

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Panel redraw from the comic ' i eat pasta for breakfast ' !! I'm back on my creepypasta arc /lh

( original under cut )

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dlstmxkakwldrlarchive · 1 month

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[UPDATE] Jeff Benjamin, Billboard Columinst, listed his Grammy 'Big Four' categories in K-pop

■ Record of the Year — O (Circle) ONEW

■ Album of the Year — O (Circle) The First Album ONEW

■ Song of the Year (Songwriter Award) — O (Circle) Kim Eana

#240315 #shinee #onew #lee jinki #jinki #hard era #jeff benjamin #mentioned #circle album praise

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dailykoreanpop · 7 months

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[230927] Jeff Benjamin's official twitter update:

Hongjoong of @ATEEZofficial attends the @Balmain Womenswear Spring/Summer 2024 show for Paris Fashion Week The ATEEZ leader was recently named a member of the French luxury fashion house's "Balmain Army" which includes all its ambassadors and muses

Credit: Jeff__Benjamin

#230927 #ateez #hongjoong #kim hongjoong #kq entertainment #p: official #p: twitter #jeff benjamin #paris fashion week #paris fashion show #balmain

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iamhilda-iliveinthevillage · 5 days

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why did i make so many of these