AB6IX made their comeback last week with the new single BOTTOMS UP and their 3rd studio album, SEVEN: CRIMSON HORIZON. It is their first since their 2025 STUPID comeback, which I apparently never reviewed (yes, somehow I managed to surprise myself with that realisation). Keep an eye out, as I will definitely return to review their last comeback. But for now, here are my thoughts on BOTTOMS UP.

BOTTOMS UP is a pleasant pop track. I enjoyed the mid-tempo, upbeat feel of BOTTOMS UP. And I enjoyed the extra bit of rock that comes through in the final chorus (I appreciate the funky affair it brings). Though I wouldn’t mind it if the rock dial was just turned up a nudge. The members’ vocals and rapping round out the song well, with the vocals in the pre-chorus being a particular favourite of mine in BOTTOMS UP. But while I liked the song, the pleasantness admittedly makes it feel forgettable. And as such, BOTTOMS UP just hasn’t been sticking with me as much. I worry that if I don’t write the review now, I might forget about the song’s existence entirely. It would have been nice if AB6IX had done a bit more with BOTTOMS UP by giving it more substance.

The song conveys a simple message: not to worry when life doesn’t work out and to enjoy the present. In the music video, we see AB6IX experience some inconveniences in life – when you run out of that treat in the fridge, you cook something inedible, you make a bigger mess when cleaning the original mess, the clothes shrink in the wash, you can’t find the right outfit, etc. But no matter the situation, AB6IX comes together to celebrate the present and forget those unfortunate inconveniences and mistakes. After all, as PARK WOO JIN raps in the song “Yesterday’s gone, and tomorrow hasn’t come. Just look ahead and live in the moment, I guess“.

Undoubtedly, BOTTOMS UP is a bright comeback. And this comes off strongly in the performance. From the stages I have watched for this comeback, the members look like they are having fun. And this grows exponentially as the performance progresses. I liked WOONG’s little ad-lib towards the end that the members have to follow – such techniques keep the performance engaging and fresh, even if the energy and vibes from the rest of the performance are already doing so.

Song – 7/10
Music Video – 8/10
Performance – 8.5/10
Overall Rating – 7.6/10