The song I am obsessed with this week is ONEUS’ comeback single, Say Yes!. It’s their first single under their new company, B-WAVE, and their first in a while to feature SEOHO, who enlisted in early 2025. Say Yes! is also the lead single off their latest mini-album, First Light: 井, which dropped earlier this week alongside the new single.
Among the beige, low-key trends currently dominating KPOP, Say Yes! stands out for its dynamic instrumentation and delivery. It is truly refreshing to listen to, and I’ve revisited the track quite a lot since its release on Wednesday. And honestly, I don’t think I’ll stop any time soon. Say Yes! features impactful rhythmic guitars and punchy, groovy synths. I particularly enjoyed the extra energy and oomph that kicks in during the pre-chorus – it is such an exhilarating rush that adds so much to the song. Totally my favourite part of the entire song. And while these amp up Say Yes!, the refreshingness mentioned before gives the track a breeziness and lightness. The members themselves hold their ground throughout the track, with solid vocals and catchy melodies that add to that breeziness and dynamic flair. Overall, ONEUS impresses with Say Yes!.
Say Yes! comes right at the end of the summer song season. The song already ticks the boxes of being a summer track (i.e., dynamic, energetic, refreshing, breezy), so it makes sense for the music video to follow suit. The video features the members overcoming the darkness by sticking together and continuing to do so in the light as well. In the lighter scenes, everything feels more casual and relaxed compared with the mystery and intensity of the darker scenes.
I continue to rave on about the post-chorus sequence of Say Yes!, this time on the choreography front. The intensity and punch the members brought to the post-chorus execution were super cool and a highlight of the performance. The pre-choruses also get a shout-out, as the moves fit the music so well. A strong routine from ONEUS.
Song – 9/10
Music Video – 8/10
Performance – 9/10
Overall Rating – 8.7/10
