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Making their comeback a month ago was WEEEKLY, their first in 1 year and 9 months after the release of Ven para. Their latest single is titled VROOM VROOM, which is the title track off their fifth mini-album, ColoRise. Since then, the group has been fairly quiet with some members participating in the Queendom Puzzle show earlier this year and a digital single release with Good Day (Special Daileee) for their fans last month.

Despite it being titled as VROOM VROOM, which I would usually associate to something fast moving like a race car, the song is rather pleasant. This pleasantness feels miles away from what we have heard from WEEEKLY in the past, and I feel like that is a good thing given that I do like the song under certain circumstances (more on that in a bit). VROOM VROOM consists of an elegant and classy vibe that helps the song stand out in the current soundscape of the industry. The subdued take on the retro influence in VROOM VROOM is very noticeable and likeable. I like VROOM VROOM for its easy on the ear melodies, though I feel like the melodies and hooks could have been more riveting. VROOM VROOM also feels more mature. It is a good piece to show off some vocals, and I felt that was achieved in the song, particularly at the end. I also like the textures brought to the song via the vocal processing. The rap-speak that does feature in VROOM VROOM was nicely suited for the song. I guess my main issue with VROOM VROOM is that I only really like the song when I really focus on it (i.e., for example, listening to it for the purposes of vetting the mini-album for a potential future review or for this song review). If I am listening to it in passing or it appears in my queue, I don’t think VROOM VROOM necessarily has enough pull to make me recognise or to replay the song. And this comebacks back to its subdued nature in combination with its weak melodies and hooks. But still, a neat song to listen to.

The music video complements VROOM VROOM quite well. I liked how refrained the different visual elements were in this video. I found the colours and tone to be quite soft, which matches with the effect that the music goes for. Even when there were bold colours in the background, it didn’t appear loud. Likewise, the styling of the members’ outfits felt right. Some of it brought out a more edgy appeal which matches with the dance moves which mimicked the revving of a bike. But it was all rather subtle and didn’t become too bold. Others were drawn from a pastels colour palette, which is a naturally soft set of colours.

The choreography encapsulates the song quite well. It focused on softer and delicate movements, and as a whole looked like a great routine. Nothing necessarily stands out for me, but I felt the chorus routine was quite pleasant to watch and enjoy.

Song – 7/10
Music Video – 8/10
Performance – 8/10
Overall Rating – 7.5/10