[REVIEW] B.A.P's Press Conference for LOE Taiwan

Korean group B.A.P visited Taiwan for the third time in two years after their debut. They appeared to be big headed in the press conference on the 17th, asking the media to come 45 minutes earlier at first, but getting started almost half an hour late. The number of questions allowed was cut, some were even refused by their manager. The time allowed for interview was cut short to only 15 minutes, shocking all the media outlets.

[REVIEW] Hello Asia! Album Review: B.A.P - First Sensibility (2014 LP)

Korean Hip Hop/K-Pop group B.A.P made their explosive comeback into the K-Pop scene with their first full length album First Sensibility in early February this year. It features a track list of 13 songs in which the leader Bang Yongguk helped with composition so that it would be more suited for B.A.P’s style.

B.A.P experiments with a variety of genres that they haven’t had the chance to explore before in previous releases. They have strayed away from their original image of loud and powerful songs during debut to a more matured sound with their current title track “1004”. This transition has worked in their favor as it is considered a more public friendly song and has already won them multiple awards.

The intro track “B.A.P” sounds like the old B.A.P with its loud sound, confident lyrics and the announcing of B.A.P’s return. The lyrics are easy to belt out and the song pumps you up before transitioning into the much softer “1004”.

“1004” is the title track of the album and is easily one of the best songs on the album, a feat which not many K-Pop groups have achieved yet. It showcases a completely new side to B.A.P and it’s pulled off effortlessly. The slower sound is quite soothing and the lyrics convey the emotions of a heartbroken man. This song also features more Himchan and Jongup lines than we’re used to, and it shows just how drastically they have improved over the past few years.

This album features quite a few slower songs than we’re used to with B.A.P. “쉽죠”, “Shady Lady”, “Body & Soul” and “With You” are the token slow tracks in the album, these songs range from slow and sexy to sad and heartfelt. It’s always nice to hear the vocal line go all out with showing their talents. “Body & Soul” showcases their talents the most, with member Jongup belting out his notes which was a pleasant surprise. On the other hand, I find that “쉽죠” is the most forgettable song on the album, it feels slightly lacking and as though it’s missing something.

The more upbeat songs like “Spy”, “Check On”, “Lovesick”, “S.N.S” and “B.A.B.Y” dabble into other genres and have a unique B.A.P twist to them all. “Spy” and “Check On” are throwbacks to old school hip hop and still have that old B.A.P sound lingering amongst them whilst “Lovesick” and “B.A.B.Y” stick to the signature pop sound. “B.A.B.Y” is one of the unique songs on the album as it is dedicated to their fans and features audio of the fans in the background as an added touch. “S.N.S” is one of the sexier and more matured songs on the album; it features a loud bass and is a song you could easily hear in a club. I personally find the English lyrics slightly awkward but the song is still enjoyable nonetheless.

“Bang Bang” and “Save Me” are the songs which dive into new territory for B.A.P. “Bang Bang” is a hybrid of rock and metal, and it’s a song you can easily tell that B.A.P had a lot of fun with. I consider this song to be the climax of the album as the instrumentals feature heavily and it’s the perfect song to head bang along with. “Save Me” is quite the dramatic song as it relies on the instrumentals to help convey the emotion behind the song, it’s not quite as loud as “Bang Bang” but it gets the job done just as well.

B.A.P has surprised everyone this time around with their first album and has left us wondering what will come next for the group. The exploration of different genres in this album has given B.A.P an opportunity to experiment more effectively in the future. First Sensibility was made to showcase their more matured side as a group, not only in talent but as people. It’s not often that I can listen to a full album without growing bored of it but First Sensibility gives the variety that people desire and that is why I find it one of the best releases of 2014 so far.

Album Score: 8 out of 10

First Sensibility is available on iTunes store.

Review written by Amanda Brown

Source: Hello Asia

[REVIEW] Hello Asia! Live Review: B.A.P Live on Earth: Australia Attack - Big Top Luna Park 2014/05/10

Eager fans of B.A.P (aka BABYz) were in for a treat last Saturday night when the boys came to town to perform as part of their Live On Earth 2014 concert tour at the Big Top, Luna Park. Some of the ticket holders were already at Luna Park from around 5am, super dedication as we head towards the colder months of the year! As the morning wore on, there was a new queue for the merchandise and delighted squeals from the fans who won one of the hundred high touch tickets hidden in the albums, an event letting fans high-five the members of B.A.P.

[REVIEW] B.A.P Live On Earth: Dusseldorf Attack by K-Colors of Korea

Sometimes you see people in a certain place and you know it's precisely where they belong. Seeing B.A.P (short for Best. Absolute. Perfect) on stage in Düsseldorf during their Europe tour „B.A.P Live On Earth 2014“ makes you feel exactly this way. The six members need to be on stage, that's where they shine the most - which of course doesn't mean they shine less when you meet them in person. While idols mostly have to play a fixed role, you get the impression that B.A.P always show who they really are deep down. They are musicians and stars, and above that they are strong personalities. Not too often you find an artist who is awe-inspiring. Meeting the members of B.A.P you can't help but feel proud of what they achieved till now, curious what they are capable of, both as musicians and people, and eager to find out who they will become with time.

[MTV K REVIEW] B.A.P Returns to NYC for Live On Earth 2014

Less than a year since their Live on Earth Pacific Tour and their MTV K showcase in Times Square, six-member boy band B.A.P returned to the Big Apple last weekend to kick off the U.S. leg of their Live on Earth 2014 Continent Tour. On April 13, Best Buy Theater was packed with thousands of devoted NYC Babyz (some of whom camped out in tents the night before) for the boys’ sold-out NYC tour stop. To thank U.S. fans for their undying and ever-growing support, B.A.P worked hard to make sure Sunday night would be a night to remember. And boy, did they deliver.

[REVIEW] New song review for B.A.P.'s track, Coffee Shop

Today we’ll be taking a look at the new, chill track from B.A.P., Coffee Shop.

[Single Review] B.A.P "Coffee Shop

Hot on the tails of their world tour, B.A.P is already back in action. Of course, they're not bringing us just one single like you might expect after the busy year they've had, or even two as they did with their "Rain Sound"/"One Shot" promotions. This time around, K-Pop's most active rookie group is bringing us three comeback songs at once!

[MNET CONCERT REVIEW] B.A.P Invades Earth in the Friendliest Way Possible

The B.A.P members proved that they were super rookies, earning more than 20 awards, with eight albums in the span of one year.

But despite all of these accomplishments, something still felt incomplete.

That is, until March 23 and 24, when B.A.P held its first exclusive concerts, Live On Earth Seoul, a feat that few rookies are able to accomplish.