Song
To be honest, I really do not like the original (Korean version) of this song. I found it weird and really awkward. The Japanese version, on the other hand, sounds tens time better. The song flows like a waterfall. There is just thing, maybe with the start of the song (you know the electro beat) just did not to me. I dunno. While I do find the Japanese version much better, I feel like the vocals in the songs are being held back. I have to say that Mr. Simple and A – Cha sounds much better. The bridge of the song here really does not sound that great, considering that I really dislike Mr. Simple and only just liking A Cha.
I find that the song’s instrumental sounds a bit off, as it is pretty fast at the start and at the bridge it just comes to a halt. I find that weird and kind of unnatural. Just thinking while typing this review up, but I actually don’t like the instrumental of the song. Its not Super Junior’s flow or beat which I really like about them. This is too electro. I prefer Mr. Simple’s instrumental or Sorry Sorry. Hmmm….
Music Video
Okay, this music video has a dark concept, like Phantom of the Opera. I am a big fan of the musical and a rock song of the same title, if I am not mistaken, but this music video kind of confuses me. There are 9 perfectly dressed guys, holding masks and dancing in an abandoned lobby? Seriously I prefer the masks stuck on the face or not even used, not waved around in some of those solo shots in the video. Oh and how SM used the video effects of this video really gives me the shivers. Okay you made 9 guys appear one by one. Then you make them disappear and then reappear. And the process goes on. Seriously, first it was the 360 camera, now effects that have overused. Please don’t make me feel bored of fireworks in your next concept for any of the singers.
Live Performance
I am not aware of any live performances of the Japanese Version of this song. There is a Korean one where they performed this at SS5 or was it SS4. I lost track of their concert. So many concerts.
And the Rating?
I would personally give this song a 5/10. What happened to Super Junior? I used to like their songs but some of the rookie groups are overtaking Super Junior now.
Have Fun Watching 😀 Troy
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