March 2024 Reviews


 Apparently this is a thing now. And because I posted one, that means I need to post more to fill up a few more slots for this month. It's fine. Just me making more work for myself for you lovely folks.😅

20240305 DAESUNG (BIGBANG) "Falling Slowly"

20240306 Song (iKON) "It's call" {Debut}

20240311 Wendy (Red Velvet) "Wish You Hell"

20240313 Minhyun (NU'EST) "Lullaby"

20240316 NND "First" {Debut}

20240318 DAY6 "HAPPY"

20240320 The New Six "Fuego"

20240324 Crush "Love You With All My Heart" {OST}

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