Micah's K-Spot

CAUGHT IN THE K-SPOT IS BACK! 📩 More messy dilemmas, questionable decisions and unsolicited advice from yours truly! From complicated friendships to romantic confusion, we're getting into the situations people somehow find themselves in. Got a relationship dilemma, friendship drama or a life situation you need an outside perspective on? Email caughtinthekspot@gmail.com . You can remain anonym...

CAUGHT IN THE K-SPOT IS BACK! 📩 This week's dilemmas are MESSY. We've got friendship group drama that's spiralling out of control and a gay man trying to navigate a very confusing situation with a seemingly bicurious male colleague. Mixed signals, questionable behaviour and plenty of unsolicited advice from yours truly. 😭 GOT A DILEMMA? Send your relationship problems, friendship dra...

CAUGHT IN THE K-SPOT IS HERE! 📩 Three dilemmas, three questionable situations, and apparently I'm now qualified to give relationship advice. This week we're tackling a college situationship, a long-distance relationship where someone's fallen in love after just ONE MONTH, and another dilemma that needs unpacking. GOT A DILEMMA OF YOUR OWN? Send your relationship problems, friendship d...

This week we’re getting into the controversy surrounding aoen’s Ruka and his connection to a 13-year-old former dance student, the speculation that followed, and his response to everything being said online. Then there’s a VERY messy blind item alleging that girl groups under HYBE subsidiaries have been working against their own companies and even sabotaging their own releases. It’s an anonymous b...

UNIS’ time as a group has come to an end, so we’re talking about their contract and what the future may hold Then Jackson Wang has officially signed with Jay-Z’s Roc Nation for management, and the timing gave me a LOT to talk about. What does Roc Nation actually offer Jackson at this stage of his career, and what are the wider connotations of aligning yourself with Jay-Z and his company right now?...

BLACKPINK’s Lisa has finally addressed the N-word controversy in her new documentary, so today we’re getting into what she actually said, the apology, and some of the wider conversation around it. Also, Seulgi & Irene have somehow dropped an entire Japanese EP with NO MV, teasers or much of a rollout at all... but the music is here, so obviously we need to talk about it. Taerae also spoke abou...

&TEAM and EVAN are the main event this week because I have THOUGHTS about these comebacks, with examples because apparently I need to show my working. We’re also discussing why certain producers need to stop bringing sauceless white-man energy into K-pop, BLACKPINK potentially nearing the end of the group, CYE’s 7-track album and HEARTS2HEARTS’ “Moonride.” And yes, Bang chan caught some strays...

THE BOYZ's Kevin has been speaking candidly about the K-pop industry, cultural appropriation, capitalism and why he believes K-pop fans deserve better. There were quite a few points I found myself agreeing with, so that's the centre of today's discussion as I get into what he said, where I think his criticism is justified and the uncomfortable relationship K-pop has always had with bor...

TUIDE have officially debuted, and while I found the song a little underwhelming, the bigger story for me became the reaction to my review. Some people took a pretty fair critique VERY personally, which opened up a wider conversation about how defensive K-pop fans can get when you don’t immediately praise a group they like. I also push back on the idea that I have some huge SM bias, especially con...

Is K-pop really becoming indistinguishable from Western pop? Vernon recently spoke about the similarities between the two, and while I understand his point, I think there are some pretty important nuances missing from that conversation, especially when you look at the history of K-pop and Black American music. I also get into the increasingly repetitive Stray Kids-coded soundscape popping up acros...

Today we're getting into BLACKPINK's 10th anniversary and... what exactly was THAT?? From the lacklustre celebrations to Jisoo getting emotional , I talk about why such a huge milestone for one of K-pop's biggest groups deserved SO much more. Then there's WAYFBOY's debut , the immediate comparisons and accusations of them being inspired by LNGSHOT , and Jay Park's response...

In today's episode I take a deep dive into SM Entertainment's latest financial report , looking at the company's release schedule, future plans and why I have more questions than answers when it comes to SMTR25's debut . I also look ahead at August's packed release schedule , including upcoming Japanese releases from BOYNEXTDOOR, HEARTS2HEARTS and more. The second half of the e...

Red Velvet are BACK, so of course I had to put 'Velvet Summer' through the Anatomy treatment! This time though... surprisingly not THAT much to uncover? The harmonies and layering are noticeably more laid back and simple than what we usually get from Red Velvet, which is a bit of a shame considering how ridiculous their vocal arrangements can be. I also would've LOVED more R&B on a...

Today we're diving into HYBE's surprisingly direct comments about the GRAMMYs after BTS' nominations and what this whole situation says about international recognition, timing and whether the Recording Academy moved the goalposts just as BTS were at their strongest. I also discuss the reports that BTS' "Butter" and "Dynamite" performances have been removed from...

aespa's Japanese mini album turned out to be a really enjoyable listen, but what stood out most to me was just how sultry and natural their harmonies are. They feel completely tailor-made for the group's voices, and after hearing this project, I'd absolutely love to hear SM lean into a full R&B release in the future. There weren't loads of surprising vocal moments this time aro...

Today's episode is a bit of a deep dive into EVAN's documentary , which turned out to be far more revealing than I expected. From the title track selection process and the songs that almost made the album, to just how much creative freedom artists really have, it gave me a lot to think about. I also couldn't help but notice who seemed to be making a lot of the decisions in the room......

In today's episode I discuss Lexie's departure from SAINT SATINE and what this could mean for one of K-pop's newest groups. I also touch on IDNTT's growing discography , asking whether the group is prioritising quantity over quality and whether a slower release strategy could actually benefit them in the long run. Elsewhere, I cover Tzuyu leaving JYP , Jivoon resurfacing , the onli...

In this episode of Anatomy of a Song , I compare SUPERM's "Tiger Inside" with GOT the beat's "Stamp On It" to see whether either supergroup managed to recapture the magic of their explosive debuts. Vocally, there's still plenty to admire. The performances are polished, the harmonies are solid and the execution is exactly what you'd expect from two SM supergroups...

In this episode of Anatomy of a Song , I revisit ATEEZ through "Treasure," "Inception," "Be With You," "Guerrilla," "Toxin," "Lemon Drop," and "Bad." One thing became clear almost immediately: ATEEZ's catalogue is packed with far more vocal layering than I expected. Whether it's subtle harmonies, stacked backing vocals o...

In today's episode, I dive into Jungwon's recent comments addressing OT7 fans and why I think the conversation says a lot about the relationship between idols and their fandoms. I also discuss Winwin officially leaving SM Entertainment , Red Velvet's AI-generated cover art controversy , RIIZE's upcoming Japanese single , HEARTS2HEARTS' Japanese album , KARD's disbandment ,...

In this episode of Anatomy of a Song , I dive into NCT 127's vocals through "Love Song," "Focus," "Boom," "Love Is a Beauty," "Back 2 U (AM 01:27)" and "Superhuman." Rather than focusing on individual vocal moments, this episode explores what makes NCT 127's music feel so rich in the first place: the harmonies, vocal layering and...

In this episode of Anatomy of a Song , I revisit MAMAMOO through "Decalcomanie," "Destiny," "I Miss You," "Paint Me" and "Where Are We Now." There's no denying the quality of the individual singers. Every member brings exceptional tone, confidence and control, making MAMAMOO one of K-pop's strongest collections of vocalists. What surprised...

In today's episode, I take a deep dive into the Mnet voting manipulation scandal , and the more I learned about what happened behind the scenes, the more shocked I became. From the scale of the manipulation to the people affected, it's one of the most fascinating and frustrating chapters in K-pop history. I also discuss TREASURE's Junkyu announcing a hiatus , Mark's latest response...

In this episode of Anatomy of a Song , I take a closer look at BOYNEXTDOOR's vocals through songs from their first full album, including "Viral," "06070," "Dive," "I Wonder," as well as earlier tracks like "Amnesia" and "Crying." Removing the production revealed a group with far more vocal confidence than I expected. From expressive d...

In this episode of Anatomy of a Song , I revisit NewJeans by stripping back the vocals of "Hurt," "Cool With You," "Supernatural," "Get Up" and "Super Shy." One thing became immediately obvious: some member have such distinct vocal colour. Whether it's tone, phrasing or delivery, it can beremarkably easy to guess who's singing, giving the g...