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I am officially back reviewing new music releases, and there is no better way to start the year than with APINK’s latest comeback, Love Me More, which celebrates their 15th anniversary. The single is featured on their 11th mini-album, RE: LOVE, which officially dropped today (5 January 2026). This is their first comeback in almost 2 years, following D N D and the mini-album SELF in 2023.

Love Me More is a pleasant dance-pop track that evokes nostalgia. My first impression of the song was that it felt very much quintessential APINK – sweet and soft, whilst also mature and fitting for a group that has been around for 15 years! Instrumentally, Love Me More was quite nice. I appreciated that the new jack swing elements in the background offset the song’s delicate side. I also really liked the concentration in the bridge, which added a little edge to the track without completely changing the song or messing with the nostalgia of the music. As for APINK’s vocals, I enjoyed how they carried the chorus’s melodies and hooks. There is something about EUNJI, NAMJOO and BOMI’s vocals in the choruses that just elevates the song. Said melodies and hooks were also dreamy and catchy, and this has had me coming back for more. Overall, Love Me More is a nice release that shows that APINK still has it, even after 15 years. Congratulations to the group for reaching such a significant and rare milestone.

Similar to the song, the music video for this comeback is pleasant and inviting to watch. The video opens up with EUNJI digging a hole in the ground and sowing a seed. From there, cold days have developed and the land where the hole was dug been covered with snow. However, over time, that seed had grown into a tree, and by the end of the video, cherry blossoms had appeared, signalling brighter and warmer days ahead. If you are unaware, cherry blossoms are a hallmark of Spring in South Korea. The tree might also have a double meaning, as it can represent their careers: the members put in the hard work initially to grow, and they are now at a stage where they can comfortably enjoy the fruits of their labour. One thing I enjoyed about the video is that, regardless of the season or conditions APINK find themselves in, their presence is warm and comforting enough to make whatever feel the same.

The dance during the post-chorus hook (i.e., the choreography alongside the ‘Love Me More’ repetition) is also reminiscent of APINK’s past choreographies. I liked how this nostalgic theme continues throughout the entire comeback. As for the rest of the routine, it looks charming and graceful. The bridge routine also looks very cool, whilst also fitting APINK’s aesthetics.

Song – 9/10
Music Video – 9/10
Performance – 8/10
Overall Rating – 8.8/10