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[Album Review] ROVER (3rd Mini Album) – KAI (EXO)

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Finishing off today is the album review for Rover, KAI’s 3rd mini-album. Rover is KAI’s last album release prior to his enlistment in the military. However, we did get to see KAI in the two EXO pre-releases for EXIST (EXO’s more recent album release). Anyway, back to Rover. The mini-album was released back in March of this year, and features the title track of the same name and five other side tracks.

To me, Rover is a mix bag of an album release. There were some really good songs on the mini-album. But other songs earned a luke-warm response from me. Find out which songs on Rover got what type of response by reading the rest of the review below, and let me know if you agree with my sentiments of Rover and the individual songs.

Rover Album Cover

1. Rover (Title Track) – Click here to read the full review for Rover. (9/10)

2. Black Mirror – Black Mirror is a solid hip-hop track that provides commentary on our dependence on social media on our phones, with the title Black Mirror making reference to what the phone becomes when it is off or not in use. I liked how the producers kept the song low, which takes advantage of KAI’s deeper tone quite well. On the flip side, however, I just found it hard to connect as there wasn’t anything memorable or catchy coming the song, especially when it came to the choruses. (7/10)

3. Slidin’ – With the R&B genre in play, Slidin’ enables KAI to bring a sensual tone to the song, which per past tracks sees KAI in familiar territory. This sensual tone allows more appealing moments to come to life, which helps makes the song more appealing and notable (when compared to the preceding track). The instrumentation, for the most part, consists of a continuous loop of a harp-like synth and trap elements. A heftier set of string comes into play at the very end of the song. Despite its late introduction in the song, it interestingly felt well-placed and (retrospectively) allows Slidin’ to finish on something that isn’t what we have heard previously in the track. (8/10)

4. Bomba – Bomba is the side track on this mini-album that caught my attention when the mini-album was released months ago. And it still continues to stand out for me. Bomba goes for a reggaeton-inspired instrumentation, whilst also bringing a pounding rhythm and some really nice synths into the mix. All of this makes Bomba into an effective track. KAI’s vocals were quite well executed and lively in this track (comparison to the other songs on the mini-album), and the melodies and repetitive hooks are all very catchy and memorable. A definite 10/10 for me. (10/10)

5. Say You Love Me – Say You Love Me returns the mini-album back to R&B and hip-hop territory. I found this track to be super easy to get into and enjoy, with a simple yet catchy chorus driving this home for me. I also really like how KAI becomes dynamic in his vocals and rapping in this track. My biggest gripe about Say You Love Me is that quivering synth we hear in the background. It just gives off an unstable vibe, which I didn’t think the song should be exuding. (7.5/10)

6. Sinner – Sinner begins with KAI’s deep yet monotonous-like vocals and a very minimalistic yet atmospheric instrumentation consisting of piano and synthesizer. I did wish the instrumentation in the beginning was a little tighter, just so KAI’s vocals felt more form-fitting. You kind of need to stick around to fully appreciate Sinner, which the start of the song might undermine. I personally felt that the producers went a touch too light on the instrumentation in the beginning, which might turn people away who gets the impression that Sinner is plain and lacking. If you do stick around, Sinner changes gears and intensifies towards the end of the song, allowing the synthesizer to take over the song and close it out in a well-rounded manner. (8/10)

Overall Album Rating – 8.3/10

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[International Song Reviews] NCT DREAM, Jackson Wang, Amber Liu & TVXQ

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Time to continue with another International Song Reviews post. Last time, I began the coverage of 2023 releases such as STAYC’s POPPY, Jung Kook’s SEVEN, Stray Kids’ The Sound and TWICE’s MOONLIGHT SUNRISE. Today, I continue the coverage of 2023 releases with this post focusing on NCT DREAM, Jackson Wang, Amber Liu and TVXQ’s Japanese and English songs. Don’t worry, those 2022 releases that I had intended to cover are still on my to-do list and I will get back to them eventually. On with today’s review!

Best Friend Ever – NCT DREAM

Language: Japanese
Release Date: 8 February 2023
Album: Best Friend Forever (1st Japanese Single)

Compared to their Korean discography (particularly their recent ISTJ comeback), Best Friend Ever is a lot plainer and traditional in terms of its sound. There isn’t anything wrong with this at all, however. And I feel like Best Friend Ever proves just that. Best Friend Ever is a mid-tempo pop dance track that sounds sweet and pleasant, complementing the song’s lyrics of being able to do anything with someone by your side. The melodies, vocals and rapping are all incredibly pleasant, which helps showcase a more down-to-earth profile. The chorus has a very nice ring and I liked the addition of electric guitars at the end of the song. I thoroughly enjoyed Best Friend Ever and this less-aggressive side of the group. However, I do think Best Friend Ever could have done a bit more without disrupting the pleasantness of the track, just to give it more flair. The music video complements the song quite well, showing a more friendly side and interactions to the group. The music video also did a nice job with the set designs, particularly the choreography shots. They were colorful, but not so loud nor lacking. I also like the homey sets, which just makes it feel inviting and comforting to watch. As for the choreography, the group’s synchronisation was top-notch, and I liked the playful vibes the start and end of the routine had.

Overall Rating – 8/10

Cheetah – Jackson Wang

Language: Western
Release Date: 24 April 2023
Album: Cheetah (English Single)

When I first checked out Cheetah a few months back, I got massive Michael Jackson vibes from this song. And even months on, that vibe is still present. Compared to past tracks that I have reviewed from Jackson Wang, his vocals in Cheetah sounds the least like him. Instead of his usual raspy and deep vocals that we know of his past solo and GOT7 works, he opts for a much smoother and higher pitched vocals. You really have to focus on the vocals to figure it out it is delivered by Jackson. The instrumentation is super groovy and retro-like, which was super cool. The start also featured what felt like instrumental moments that you would expect to hear at a live stage of Cheetah. The melodies and hooks were all very catchy and Cheetah is another successful solo song from Jackson Wang. The music video shows Jackson Wang becoming one with the cheetahs. They scratch and bite him, before he joins them in song and dance (the latter forms part of him trying to get away, but it seems like they always have a grasp on him). In the end, he turns into one of them, before the video shows someone else sitting at the throne. This probably symbolises the cheetahs (i.e., the individual Jackson sings about) setting their eyes on their next victim. But this new person is dressed in all white, as opposed to the all-black outfit Jackson was wearing, so I guess he isn’t as hurt compared to Jackson. As touched on a second ago, the dance moves were nicely choreography and form part of the story in the video. The chemistry between the Jackson and the dancers makes the routine super cool and intriguing to watch.

Overall Rating – 9/10

No More Sad Songs – Amber Liu

Language: Western
Release Date: 05 May 2023
Album: No More Sad Songs (English Single)

I honestly do not have much to say about No More Sad Songs. I just really like how No More Sad Songs (by Amber Liu, (f(x)) member) is such an easy going song to listen to and get into. The melodies, the instrumentation and the vocals are sound very simple and straightforward, but it is so effective. Paired with a chorus that makes you want to have a bit of a dance, No More Sad Songs is actually one of my favourite releases of the year thus far. The music video shows Amber Liu embracing that desire to dance by doing so in public with some dancers. I feel shooting this video alone takes confidence and I applaud her and the dancers for that. The music video can also be interpreted as using the song and dance to get through those hard times and to stop relying on those sad songs that represent the hurt and sadness that someone is going through. The choreography that we do see in the music video isn’t anything spectacular, but it works in the video just as well.

Overall Rating – 9.2/10

PARALLEL PARALLEL – TVXQ

Language: Japanese
Release Date: 1 February 2023
Album: PARALLEL PARALLEL (Japanese Single)

In a change from last year’s darker and rock-sound Epitaph single and subdued mid-tempo UTSUROI single, PARALLEL PARALLEL steps into upbeat territory with a more fun and energetic track. For the most part, I enjoyed the song. The vocals and rapping were a solid effort from the duo (though some polishing wouldn’t hurt), with YUNHO’s “Taste a little like that” line in his solo parts being quite memorable. Pop emerges in the choruses and twists the song’s direction slightly, but it was an appreciable change to PARALLEL PARALLEL. Even that aforementioned upbeat nature and the electronic instrumentation of PARALLEL PARALLEL creates a lively and appealing atmosphere. However, as the song progresses, everything felt like it was stuck in a loop and this points towards the possibility that PARALLEL PARALLEL doesn’t eventuate to anything. Spoiler alert: it doesn’t. PARALLEL PARALLEL had some good potential, yet it was let down by the repetitiveness and lack of a climax. The instrumental break/bridge combo in PARALLEL PARALLEL, which was the perfect opportunity to change it up and give us that climatic moment failed to do any of that. The music video was a bit dry in my opinion. There was a playful vibe to it and the energy does translate well from song to visuals in the video, but that wasn’t enough to change the fact that the sets all looked the same and the solo shots were very boring. Also their styling felt ordinary. Similarly, the choreography doesn’t really live up to the likes of their past work. I am not exactly expecting the pair to blow our minds each time. But I felt the choreography was a bit too held back.

Overall Rating – 6.7/10

[Review] DO or DIE – xikers

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Making their first comeback earlier this week was the rookie group xikers. For those who missed their debut, xikers is a 10-member male group who debuted under KQ Entertainment in March of this year with the mini-album House of Tricky: Doorbell Ringing and the title tracks TRICKY HOUSE and ROCKSTAR (the latter and mini-album have yet to be reviewed and I will get around to reviewing them). On Wednesday of this week, xikers returned with their second mini-album, House of Tricky: How To Play and double title tracks Koong and DO or DIE (the latter is the focus of this review post today).

xikers embrace a punk rock sound in DO or DIE, which I find exhilarating and thrilling to listen to. I found it to be super effective and a successful instrumental that gets right to the point and doesn’t mess around. Upon my first listen to DO or DIE, I found myself head-banging along to the music and energy, pretty much as soon as the song started. Since then, I have managed to control myself enough to write a review. But I will probably be slipping back into head-banging mode once I complete this review for subsequent listens. The electrifying concentration (yet slowed down tempo) in the bridge and the groaning-like approach to the vocals was a cool and logical progression to “switch-up” the song that has already embraced an already intense form of the rock sound. A bit confronting, but it felt right. The final chorus throws in some really cool drumming, adding to the intensified end of this punk rock dance track. The vocal parts in DO or DIE were well executed, with some parts being super clear and other parts being slightly filtered and processed. But it is done in a way that works with the punk rock sound, giving off a rough and craggy. The rapping in DO or DIE benefits from the energetic nature of the song in that it comes off as punchy and dynamic, while the filtering and autotune helps give off an edgier effect. The energy and intensity of DO or DIE unfortunately does forfeit the appeal and impact of catchy hooks and/or melodies, so I wished the song really built that department more to really stand out. But as it is, DO or DIE is super awesome in its own right.

The music video concept is a zombie video game. But instead of a survival game where one might usually run away from the zombies and shoot at them in order to survive, the members pretty much interact with the zombies in an unexpected way – by finding the ones who have music in their bodies. The right zombies then become the rock band who plays for the group. As the zombies play, more zombies come and end up forming a crowd around the group as they perform. From there, the video becomes a bit drab in that it flicks over to reality, where the members appear to look for the second half of the game from the video store. I would have liked to see that it not be reality, but more so an extension of that zombie universe.

The performance leaves me speechless (in a good way). It looks quite tiresome, but yet the members make it look so dynamic and powerful from start to end. Something I hadn’t mentioned about the song yet is the fact there is some commentary in it between the bridge and final chorus. On stage, that sequence makes everything feel so much livelier. I also liked how one of the members kick over another member during the bridge, adding to the thrill of DO or DIE.

Song – 9/10
Music Video – 7/10
Performance – 9/10
Overall Rating – 8.4/10

[Review] dangdang – MAMAMOO+

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Earlier this year in March 2023, MAMAMOO+ made their unit comeback with the single GGBB. That was a fair comeback with an unfitting dance break that caused a flow issue. Four months on, Solar and Moonbyul are back with their first mini-album, Two Rabbits, and their latest title track dangdang. The pre-release single Save Me is also featured part of this mini-album (which I have not yet reviewed).

dangdang is an appealing track. The guitar twangs in the background, the heftier beats in the choruses, and some of the hooks, melodies and vocal delivery is all evidence of appeal in my books. But I find the track to be rather mild and light on as it opts for a more pleasant atmosphere. While I do like pleasant tracks, I do feel like dangdang could have gone a bit harder. The final chorus is a prime example of this potential. Of course, by holding back dangdang for majority of the song’s run, the final chorus is a lot impactful. But I think the song could have explored other avenues to give the song more oomph. The vocal work from both Solar and Moonbyul was very nice. Solar brought a falsetto and wispy approach to enhance the lightness of the track. However, that is kind of the only mode I remember from Solar in dangdang and I wished she had more substantial parts. Moonbyul’s vocals and rapping helps ground dangdang, but I wished her rapping was punchier to be more memorable and give dangdang something interesting to throw at us. More interesting verses could have been another option, and maybe a few strong hooks/melodies would have been nice as well. Overall, dangdang isn’t bad and I find it to be a stronger release than their past tracks. But I am left wanting more as the song progresses.

The music video appears to be quite fun, which works well with the song. There seems to be a trend in KPOP lately to use a lot of dancers in music videos. This music video doesn’t feature as much as other videos have in the past, but I feel like the start of the main portion of the video looks really cool as a result of the higher number of dancers. I liked the boldness of the blue and yellow sets in the middle of the video. And per usual, Solar and Moonbyul look amazing in the video. The music video also features the intro track, Two Rabbits, to the mini-album.

Their stage presence and smiles really makes the performance even better. While nothing really stood out for me in terms of individual moves, the playfulness of the routine, the duo and dancers comes off quite strongly and this helps makes the stage worthwhile to watch.

Song – 7.5/10
Music Video – 8/10
Performance – 8/10
Overall Rating – 7.8/10

[Review] The Flash – KWON EUNBI

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KWON EUNBI has been trending lately due to her stage presence at the recent Water Bomb Festivals. And her comeback today is timely to ride on this wave of new found popularity. Her new single is titled The Flash and forms part of her first single album of the same name. We last saw KWON EUNBI via her Underwater era from October of last year – a comeback from the soloist that I have yet to review.

The teaser for this comeback (which felt unexpected when it appeared on my subscription lists, as I hadn’t read any news about her comeback prior to the release of the teaser) pretty much got me on board with this comeback, and I can safely say that The Flash in its entirety did not disappoint. The Flash is a super upbeat pop dance track that catches on within a few listens. The electronic synths create a very dynamic atmosphere and I feel both KWON EUNBI’s vocals and The Flash‘s melodies build on this dynamic nature to create an exciting song. In amongst the electronic synths are some well selected synth details that adds flair and style to the song, which creates further excitement and dynamism in the song. The best part of The Flash comes as the song launches into the final chorus from the bridge. I feel like the impact here makes the ending of The Flash more satisfying to listen to. The only thing that comes to mind that could potentially make The Flash even better would probably be a sharper instrumental. But the lack of that strikingness doesn’t break the song for me whatsoever and I like The Flash very much the way it is presented to us now.

The music video has a balance mix of choreography shots and close-ups of KWON EUNBI. She is super stunning in this video, and I liked that they highlight both the dance aspect and her visuals. I also like how KWON EUNBI breaks the fourth wall during the choreography of the first chorus. If I had one request, it was for the video to explore more of the close-ups, particularly with the backstage shots of KWON EUNBI in the makeup chair. The sets also look stylish and beautiful, as well.

I really like the presence of the ribbons at the start and during the bridge segment of the routine. They add nice visual aspect to the choreography, but also boasts a level of complexity that looks impressive. I am also a fan of the routine in the second half of the chorus, which looks effortlessly sexy.

Song – 9/10
Music Video – 8/10
Performance – 9/10
Overall Rating – 8.7/10

[Review] New Emotions – INFINITE

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After a 4 year hiatus from the stage, INFINITE has finally made their long awaited comeback with their newest single, New Emotions, and their 7th mini-album, Begin. As it has been a while since we have heard from the group, here is a quick introduction to INFINITE. Starting out as a seven member male group under Woolim Entertainment in 2010, INFINITE is one of those groups who skyrocketed to fame from a small company with their sharp and synchronised choreography and hits after hits like BTD, Be Mine, Paradise, The Chaser and many more. Currently, the group is a 6 member group (consisting of Sungkyu, Dongwoo, Woohyun, Sungyeol, L and Sungjong) under their own company, INFINITE company. We last saw the group release the single Clock in 2019.

New Emotions is seriously groovy and funky, which is pretty much on trend with KPOP nowadays. We see the funkiness and grooviness in two different forms – the vocal-like detailing in the background of certain parts of the song and via the bass guitar in the choruses. The members’ vocals add such a sleek and smooth texture to the song, which contrasts super well with the instrumentation. The opener was very ear-catching and intriguing, while the accumulation of instrumentals in the choruses gives New Emotions drive. I would have liked to see a stronger melody or a hook to take New Emotions to the next level. Though, I have an inkling that the current melody/hook is growing on me as I review the track. My biggest disappointment with New Emotions, however, is its length and how underbaked it feels without a proper ending. It kind of leaves us hanging and doesn’t satisfy accordingly. I think I am with the majority here in saying New Emotions feels a bit lackluster when compared with their past hits which had a proper climax and ending. But nonetheless, I am glad that INFINITE is back and hope that there is more comebacks in the future for this second generation and iconic group.

The music video doesn’t have an apparent plot from what I can see (at least, I think it does). Though, the flashlights, the chase scenes and the members wearing silk red tops in a construction site says otherwise. But apart from that, I found it to be a very stylish showcase of the members. L (Kim Myungsoo, for those who don’t know his stage name) steals the show, particularly during those scenes where they wear white on a black background.

Sleek and smooth movements and engaging solo moments make up this choreography, and I am all for it! While currently we are constricted to seeing what is only in the music video, you can see INFINITE’s signature sharpness and sychronisation, which is a nice call back to their earlier works.

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

[Review] CAKE – ITZY

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One of the releases kicking off this big week of new songs and albums is ITZY with their newest single CAKE and their 7th mini-album, Kill My Doubt. Their comeback also features two pre-release tracks Bet On Me (released on July 3) and None Of My Business (released on July 24), both of which I have not reviewed just yet (but I will return to review some day in the near future). CAKE follows the group’s CHESHIRE era from November of last year.

CAKE is a solid track for ITZY. I just wish the verses weren’t such a bore (in the case of the first verse) and didn’t ‘switch it up’ (in the case of the second verse). Something more riveting and cohesive with the rest of CAKE would have better appreciated. Also, the vocals sound off to me in these segment. I don’t think it is the members’ fault for this, but rather the vocal processing just doesn’t feel right. Those were the biggest issues for me in CAKE, as they do stop the momentum that the pop melodies in the choruses and the growing CAKE repetition does create. These were the best parts of CAKE for me. Those pop melodies just bring a lovely dose of sweetness and brightness to the song that just makes it feel right for this season, while the CAKE repetition adds just the right amount of sass and attitude to the song to not fall into bubblegum territory. I wasn’t necessarily a fan of the repetition in the instance when I heard the song earlier today. But with the help of the catchy brass and the pounding beat, the CAKE repetition has really grown on me and I can see the song continuing to snowball further from here on out. It is just a pity that the verses just didn’t do it for me.

The editing at the start of the video where the members are appearing out of thin air makes for a really cool opener to the video. Other than that, I thought the music video was a fun and light-hearted accompaniment to the song. Yuna falling from that height because of another member being distracted and making impact with that vehicle, but later getting up and acting pretty was one of my favourite examples of this. I also like all of their looks in the music video, from the brighter tones to the darker outfits to the factory tracksuits. ITZY looks stunning throughout the video.

Choreography-wise, CAKE features a solid routine. Everything that we do see in the music video fits in with the music of their respective parts quite well. But my favourite part from what I can see is the CAKE repetition sequences. You know I like a bit of edge and that part of the song, music video and choreography had it all.

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

[Album Review] Circle (1st Studio Album) – ONEW (SHINee)

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ONEW’s first solo studio album since his debut back in 2009 is the focus of today’s album review. The album itself was released back in March of this year, alongside the title track O (Circle). It also features nine additional tracks. Circle follows last year’s DICE mini-album release, which earned the award of Best Album of 2022 in the 2022 KPOPREVIEWED Awards.

Based on ONEW’s past album works and his contribution to SHINee’s releases, it should be expected that this album, and any of his releases, are of a high calibre. And this was definitely the case for Circle. 9 out of the 10 songs on this album are rated super high (with that one other song still being a solid number). And this earns the album a recommended stamp, so do check out the album if you haven’t done so just yet. I am sure you will find a song that you will like (if not all of them) on it.

Circle Album Cover

1. O (Circle) (Title Track) – Click here to read the full review for O (Circle). (8.5/10)

2. Cough (환절기) – Cough captivates with its simple acoustic guitar instrumentation, which helps bring the mid-tempo pop number to life. There isn’t much to it, with less meaning more being demonstrated in this number. ONEW’s deep vocals was stilling and gripping, and I found myself unconsciously swaying along to the soft beats when I really listen to the song. Altogether, it is a beautiful number and the first 10/10 song on the album. (10/10)

3. Rain On Me (우중산책) – Acoustic guitars continue onwards in Rain On Me and I quite like how they are the main piece at the start and ending of the song. The drum beat (and rest of the instrumentation – i.e., electric guitar, strings etc.) that kicks in later on gives the ballad some oomph, which I also appreciated. As for ONEW, I really liked how breathy he gets in the chorus, which makes for another stunning showing of delicate vocals from the soloist and SHINee leader. (9/10)

4. Caramel (ft. Giriboy) – Caramel is a jazzy pop number, bringing a beat back into the album. ONEW’s vocals shine once again in Caramel. I really enjoyed the melodies he brings to life in this song, which felt like a vibe and gave this jazzy number a reason for me to come back for more. The scat was cool and he also brings a sense of smoothness to Caramel based on the way he ends the choruses. The mouth trumpet was a really cool addition, and felt very unique. Giriboy did add in some rapping into the mix, but I think the Caramel could have done without the rapping with everything else going on in it. (9/10)

5. Anywhere – Anywhere is the one song that I have enjoyed listening to on repeat since its release and cannot get enough of it. Anywhere takes us into funky territory with a subtle undertone from the bass from a keyboard. With the synths building on this, this track has such a cool retro atmosphere. Paired with ONEW’s falsetto, Anywhere is the next 10/10 song on this album. (10/10)

6. Paradise – Paradise brings a smile to my face. I really enjoy the playfulness of the instrumentation and ONEW’s vocals in this number. While praise for ONEW’s vocals will be a constant theme in this review (just in case you haven’t noticed this just yet), his vocals at the start of the bridge and his ad-libs just come off so effortless and I like that aspect of this song. (9/10)

7. Expectations – Expectations is a mid-tempo pop track, with some unique and different synth details to it between each key segment. I did like the synth choices and the beat of the song. But together, the song felt a bit bare and empty, which I wish was not the case. (7/10)  

8. No Parachute – Probably the album’s quirkiest number, No Parachute is an indie pop track that stands out for its unique instrumentation and delivery of the word ‘Parachute’. I like its mature and serious tone, the rhythmic beat, the multi-use of the acoustic guitar and ONEW’s solid vocals. (9/10)

9. Walk With You (기억을 걷다) – To me, Walk With You feels like a track I would want to listen to on a nice sunny day where I am out in about. Extra points if I the song pops up when I am walking on a nature trail or somewhere that is very nature forward. Having Walk With You on the background on such a day would feel very comforting. I put this down to both the subtle tropical/summery instrumentation and ONEW’s vocals. (8/10)

10. Always (보통의 밤) – The final song on this album is Always. It ends the 10-track album with a ballad. It features a very nice piano instrumentation and ONEW sounds heavenly in this track. Once again, he manages to captivate me and this alone helps deliver a solid ending to this amazing album. (8/10)

Overall Album Rating – 8.8/10

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[Weekly KPOP Chart] 4th Week of July 2023

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Welcome back to the Weekly KPOP Chart for the 4th Week Of July 2023. It is a nice a sunny day today where I am, so that is giving me some energy to do some home stuff and I am looking forward to reviewing an album and/or a song later tonight (but the song review will be scheduled for later in the week). So keep your eye out for the album review later today and that song review later this week. As for now, here is the Weekly KPOP Chart.

Recap of the past week

This past week, I posted:

Joining the ISTJ, Cool With You and ETA this week as new releases are the following songs:

  • LOLO – Yugyeom (GOT7)
  • STAY – SATURDAY
  • MY COLOUR – ILY:1
  • Jewelry – LE SSERAFIM
  • ALOHA – Soyou ft. Bora
  • Summer Vacation – The Wind
  • Love Is Like A Wave – Yoon Seobin
  • Six7een – HORI7ON
  • Black Rose – ASH ISLAND
  • Love Rain – V.O.S
  • None of My Business – ITZY
  • Koong – xikers
  • ASAP – NewJeans
  • Alive – The Rose
  • Sunrise – JEONG MIN

Throwback Song of the Week

This week’s throwback song is SISTAR’s Loving U. While it isn’t Summer where I am (the mornings here are shivering weather!), I can’t listen to the continuous stream of summery releases without these Summer queens on my playlist. It doesn’t feel right!

Non-Korean Song of the Week

Each week, I feature the highest ranking non-Korean song by a Korean artist in this part of the Weekly KPOP Charts. For the 4th Week of July 2023, that song is THE BOYZ’s all English single Delicious, which is also in its final week on the Weekly Chart System.

The Charts

Congratulations to OH MY GIRL and Summer Comes for debuting in the top spot on this week’s KPOPREVIEWED’s Weekly KPOP Chart. For more of the charts, keep on scrolling down below.

Pos.SongArtistChange
1Summer ComesOH MY GIRL(NEW)
2Party O’ClockNMIXX(▲ 58)
3MOVET5 (TREASURE)(▲ 43)
4S-ClassStray Kids(▲ 15)
5Super ShyNewJeans(▼ 2)
6BONA BONATREASURE(NEW)
7Love Me A LittleSHOWNU X HYUNGWON (MONSTA X)(NEW)
8ISTJNCT DREAM(▼ 7)
9ShhhKISS OF LIFE(▲ 58)
10Roller CoasterNMIXX(▲ 17)
11HATECHOI YENA ft. YUQI ((G)I-DLE)(▲ 56)
12I Can’t Forget YouHwang Chi Yeul(▲ 55)
13#menowfromis_9(▲ 2)
14Wild HeartLUN8(▲ 11)
15ContrailBaek Yebin(▲ 52)
16Broken MelodiesNCT DREAM(▲ 7)
17GestureFantasy Boys(▲ 50)
18ETANewJeans(▼ 16)
19MY COLOURILY:1(NEW)
20Six7eenHORI7ON(NEW)
21OVERDRIVEWEi(▲ 46)
22YOUR TIMEPEAK TIME TOP 6(▲ 45)
23Save MeMAMAMOO+(▲ 44)
24BAD BLOODNANA, SANGAH, SUYUN, Yeeun, WOOYEON, Kei (Queendom Puzzle)(▲ 43)
25Misfit’s SundayJooyoung(▲ 42)
26NumbE.SO(▲ 41)
27YoutifulStray Kids(▲ 40)
28DeliciousTHE BOYZ(▲ 4)
29RUNRunners (from FANTASY BOYS)(▲ 38)
30Cool With YouNewJeans(▼ 26)

Songs leaving the charts

The following songs have wrapped up their nine week run in the charts system, and will no longer be on the charts from next week:

  • BLUE ROS3 (miracle) – Eunice
  • Star Crossed – Ryu Sera
  • Eyes On Me – HELLO GLOOM
  • Fading Seasons – Soohyun (UKISS)
  • LOSER – AB6IX
  • Save me, Kill me – CIX
  • A Shining Day – MeloMance
  • Serenade – BOYNEXTDOOR
  • Numb – E.SO
  • Bloom – Yang Eun Hee & CHEN (EXO)
  • Delicious – THE BOYZ
  • Lovey Dovey – HORI7ON
  • Don’t Call Me – NINE to SIX (DKZ)
  • Time Difference – Aaron Kwak
  • Die For Love – B.I ft. JESSI
  • Dare to Love – B.I ft. BIG Naughty
  • Mañana (Our Drama) – Zhoumi (ft. Eunhyuk from SUPER JUNIOR)
  • SPACEMAN – @IN_US (from FANTASY BOYS)
  • RUN – Runners (from FANTASY BOYS)
  • SNACKS – SUGAR POP (from FANTASY BOYS)
  • Hold Tight – Flash (from FANTASY BOYS)
  • S-Class – Stray Kids

[Album Review] seOul cOllectiOn (5th Mini Album) – OnlyOneOf

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The next album to be reviewed on the blog is OnlyOneOf’s seOul cOllectiOn, which was released back in March of this year. This is my first time reviewing an album from OnlyOneOf. They have such different music to other artists in the past, so I thought I give them an album a try and see what else they have to offer. Apologies that it has taken me a while to actually get around to reviewing on their albums.

In my opinion, there is a bit to like on this mini-album, which includes the title track seOul drift (which, spolier alert, is the lowest ranked track on the mini-album, in my opinion) and six other sides tracks (2 of which are the Korean version of previously released Japanese singles and another is the English version of a previous Korean track promoted by the group). I won’t tell you the title of those songs, so scroll on down to find out what they are and to check out my thoughts on seOul cOllectiOn.

seOul cOllectiOn Album Cover

1. chrOme hearts – Originally released a Japanese single, the Korean version of chrOme hearts kicks off this mini-album (retitled as chrOme hearts). The start of the song takes me back to their libidO era. But as chrOme hearts builds, the beat gets harder and the EDM synth choice becomes so much more metallic and unique. chrOme hearts ends up being quite an intense and powerful number. The vocals, especially in the choruses, were so sleek and I really enjoyed how fitting the gritty texture of song. a standout from the very beginning. (10/10)

2. seOul drift (Title Track) – Click here to read the full review for seOul drift. (6.5/10)

3. mirage – Briefly moving away from the synths and EDM is mirage, which brings forth acoustic guitar and softer beats to the mini-album. It holds very well after all of that intensity and power. The track is detailed with some jazzy touches, which gives it a classy feel. The jazzy touches also serve as the backing for the raps, which gives mirage some oomph. I also really like how breathy the vocals are and the flowy melodies the vocalists bring to life in the song. (7.5/10)

4. candy bOmb – The synths return in candy bOmb. I really like how deep the synths go in this track, while the beat keeps the track going forward. The tempo of candy bOmb is very quick – the saying “blink and you will miss it” applies to this song. I wished the melodies and vocals were a bit more developed. There is some catchiness to them, but they really need to be more memorable to offset the tempo. The bridge of candy bOmb is a complete 180, going into a dreamy mode for a matter of seconds, before the main beat and synths come back to close out the song. (8/10)

5. blueblueseOul – blueblueseOul is the Korean version of Hidoi Otoko, a Japanese single which comes from the group’s Cunning Woman single album. I really like the atmospheric vibes that kick off the song. While the atmospheric vibes continue in the background, the beat and guitar work grounds the song. We get breathy vocals once again, which sound blissful in blueblueseOul. It was a nice listen, and paired with the instrumentation, is well produced and amazing track. (9/10)

6. nabi – The final new track is nabi, the group’s answer to the obligatory ballad for every KPOP album release. It is nice to hear the group away from the intensity that they build their image and sound upon. It is a delicate number, with the members sounding soothing and the instrumentation gives off that swaying effect I look for in balladry numbers. However, I wished there was a more memorable melody to pull me back to the song. (7/10)

7. dOra maar (English Version) – I haven’t actually reviewed dOra maar yet, even though it has been over three years since its original release in Korean. It is a slow R&B dance track which is quite engaging to listen to. The members do an amazing job with the delivery of the track, bringing a mature and sensual tone to life. I enjoyed the clanging beat, which is a bit different. I did wish there was a bit more to the song towards the end, just to give the song a bit more edge and keep it interesting. But overall, a strong reason for me to revisit some of their earlier works. (8/10)

Overall Album Rating – 8/10

[Review] Party O’Clock – NMIXX

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Making their comeback two weeks ago was NMIXX, with the single Party O’Clock and the group’s third single album A Midsummer NMIXX’s Dream. Again, apologies for how long it has taken me to write this review. Party O’Clock comes after the group’s earlier 2023 comeback with Love Me Like This (which you all know I really enjoyed). Also on A Midsummer NMIXX’s Dream is the pre-release single Roller Coaster, which I will return to review in the near-future.

To me, Party O’Clock is a solid pop dance track. Nothing more, nothing less. While it does sound like something positive to say about the track, that is all I can really positively say about the track. Party O’Clock was unfortunately pretty forgettable (hence why it has taken me two weeks to turn my mind to reviewing the track). As a bit of a teaser for my review of Roller Coaster in a future post, that song had some impact, whereas I don’t feel the same way about Party O’Clock. This song felt restricted, which prevents its from going anywhere or doing anything bold. For example, while I do like the fact that Party O’Clock gives the group opportunity to show off their vocals (which are charming), I was hoping that the members buildup their vocals with some tenacity or flair. The producers rely a lot on the sing-talk motif in the verses, but it sadly didn’t deliver much of a boost to the song. I also felt the chill beat instrumental was a bit linear and didn’t provide that opportunity to go that extra mile. That being said, there were some appreciable moments and elements in the song,. Melody-wise, I thought Party O’Clock had a comforting and inviting fun nature to it. Not entirely sure if that is the intention, but that was the vibe I got from the song. Also, I continuous appreciate the step away from the mash-up territory that the group debuted with. The closest we do get is the hip-hop switch up in the bridge, but that was not as jarring as previous switch-ups we have heard from the band. Overall, Party O’Clock was a decent track, but it felt held back at the same time, which was a pity as we all know what the group is capable of.

I am going to say the same thing about the music video. It was a bit of a bore and I don’t find much reason to come back to the video. There are a few different styles within the music video, most of which do work in harmony with one another. But there were two that I felt was clashing with one another, and made that mashup concept that the group is known for come to the forefront of my mind (which isn’t the case when I listen to the song). The first look that clashed was that urban look the members had going on at the start of the video (i.e., when one of the member step into chewing gum). It was the producers/directors way of addressing that hip-hop sequence in the bridge, which I do get. But I felt it was too different to the rest of the video, particularly the fairy-like styling in the forest that was more so the dominant style of the video. I wished more thought was put in to make everything look more harmonious. Apart from that however, the members do look good elsewhere in the video, which works well with the more fresh styling you expect from a Summer concept and embraces the group’s youthfulness.

The choreography is okay. It fits well with the song, but it has a very lackluster feeling which I don’t find engaging to rewatch. It seems like the instrumentation really confines it and doesn’t give NMIXX much of an opportunity to showcase their performance capabilities.

Song – 6/10
Music Video – 6/10
Performance – 6/10
Overall Rating – 6/10

[Review] BONA BONA – TREASURE

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As mentioned in yesterday’s review of MOVE, I am keen on reviewing TREASURE’s newest release sooner rather than later due to the likes of the pre-release single MOVE. Well, that review comes today as TREASURE makes their official comeback for the first time in nine months (that last comeback being HELLO and The Second Step: Chapter Two) with BONA BONA and their second studio album, REBOOT. It is also the first official comeback of TREASURE as a 10-member group, following the withdrawal of Bang Yedam and Mashiho late last year.

Right off the bat, the synth selection for BONA BONA is very cool and reminds me of the 00s pop tracks. It really sets up the song super well and an opening like that is sure to attract many listeners. The verses in BONA BONA (and bridge) maintains that impression with great vocals and rapping, along with a nice nostalgic touch with the synths and the 00s direction. Then comes the choruses. They feature intense brass and marching drums, which gives BLACKPINK’s Kill This Love vibe. While I did question the change in direction from synths to marching band vibes at first and am still unsure if the intent of this was to draw us back to Kill This Love, TREASURE does manage to make it their own and create a high-octane and intensity centrepiece for BONA BONA. In true YG Entertainment fashion, the final chorus of BONA BONA is substituted out for an electrifying and anthem-vibe ending. Personally, I am into the presence of the electric guitars riffs in the background and how well it fits in with the rest of the song. The members really give it their all in terms of energy and this creates a very satisfying, strong and epic ending to BONA BONA. While I personally don’t think BONA BONA necessarily exceeds the bar that was set by MOVE, it is still a very strong comeback nonetheless, full of energy and vigor.

The music video starts off with what looked like a scene that could have been lifted out of MOVE, with the members donning suits in a blue-grey metallic set and Junghwan as the centre of focus. The sets start to expand from there with the black and white styling and blue-greys coming through, but it feels very different in this video vs. to the pre-release video. I did note that the set for the first chorus really felt similar to the Kill This Love set that was blown up (i.e. the stone walls/structure etc.). The only new set that felt original for this music video is the ship deck at the end of the video. I also like their more casual outfits for this scene and the summery vibes that feels a bit more fitting for the current season than the likes of the dark and confined sets we see at the start of the video.

The choreography, as you would expect, was intense and powerful, just like the song. The marching and air drumming just makes so much sense. Similarly, the energetic ending was just right for that part. The group also looks super focus and are very much in the zone, which helps makes the rest of the routine (from what I can see in the music video) super engaging to watch.

Song – 8.5/10
Music Video – 8.5/10
Performance – 8.5/10
Overall Rating – 8.5/10

[Review] MOVE – T5 (TREASURE)

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It was announced in June by YG founder Yang Hyun Suk that TREASURE would be making their comeback with their second studio length album, REBOOT, in August. And ahead of that full group comeback, it was announced a unit of five TREASURE members would be making T5. IN that video that announced the releases, Yang Hyun Suk shared that the five members, who were unannounced at the time, were chosen after they each put their hand up in response to a question posed to the group – who thought they were the most handsome in the band. In the end, So Jung-hwan, Junkyu, Jihoon, Yoon Jae-hyuk, and Doyoung were announced as members of the unit and T5 debuted last month with the pre-release single (to REBOOT), MOVE.

MOVE has been out for a month now, and my impression of the song is pretty much the same now as it was then – that MOVE is a fantastic song. Described as a groovy and energetic (both of which are clearly and successfully delivered in MOVE) dance track by the members, MOVE still draws upon the hip-hop influence that YG Entertainment is known for. I really enjoyed their synth selection, which brings both crunchy effects and fluid momentum to the song. The beat gives MOVE oomph and punch. The brass element that forms part of the instrumental break is probably one of the most unexpected and unique twists to a song that I have ever experience and has fast become my favourite/standout moment of MOVE. The song also had some memorable hooks. The more melodic moments of MOVE, such as in the pre-choruses and bridge, showcased a strong showing of vocals. And I liked the enhancement of the final chorus with Junkyu’s higher pitched falsettos in the background. But the winning aspect of the vocals for me is the processing that occurs during the choruses. The deeper tone approach and additional processing to make said vocals fit in with the crunchy selection of synths was amazing and a smart move If I had to be critical about anything, maybe the verses could have featured something more riveting and showstopping in terms of melodies and vocals. But honestly, this is just a minor thing to me. As MOVE is of this caliber, I am definitely looking forward to reviewing BONA BONA (the title track off REBOOT) sooner rather than later.

The music video for MOVE is very much performance centric. But I will still keep the music video and performance aspect of the review separate, given there is a bit more to the video with the closeups and concept. MOVE’s video is simplistic yet stylish. I love the black and white look they were going for, with the subtle blue/grey coming through some strongly. The visual effects are awesome. But taking the video to the next level are the member’s visuals (as you expect from a group of singers who self-nominated themselves as being handsome and confident in their looks). Their closeups in suits are one aspect, showcasing their stunning and handsome looks. But a sexier concept arises during the performance scenes, with the members’ outfit styling and camera work coming together to show impact and confidence. The members’ looks here also probably serves as one of the more iconic looks of this era of KPOP in general.

Performance-wise, the unit nailed it. While their styling already makes you think sexy, the moves really goes the extra mile and emphasises this concept with the body waves and the drag of the finger down their bodies. But it also serves well with the groovy and energetic aspects of the song, as well. The best part, hands down, is the routine during the saxophone instrumental break.

Song – 9/10
Music Video – 10/10
Performance – 10/10
Overall Rating – 9.5/10

[Review] Love Me A Little – SHOWNU x HYUNGWON (MONSTA X)

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SHOWNU x HYUNGWON made their debut as the first official subunit of MONSTA X earlier this week with the single Love Me A Little, and their 1st mini-album, The Unseen. It is the first time we are seeing a unit from MONSTA X, who made their debut 8 years ago in 2015. And the duo’s unit debut follows MONSTA X’s latest comeback Beautiful Liar and REASON, and also serves as SHOWNU first release since completing his military enlistment earlier in the year.

While the song had good bass, and the vocals brings a satisfying deep and groovy tone to the song, Love Me A Little‘s instrumental is the song’s weakest point. Aside from the hefty paced drum beats, repetitive piano work and a few synths (most of which were percussive, so it blends in with the drum beats) to give Love Me A Little some texture, there isn’t much else to the background for a good portion of the song. It does lend well towards a sensual slow-burn atmosphere which Love Me A Little does go for, but it also doubled up in creating a sluggish and dry atmosphere as well. Thus, I found it difficult to maintain focus on Love Me A Little. It doesn’t help that the song didn’t have any memorable hooks or melodies to standout on or compensate the instrumentation. It isn’t until after the second run at the chorus do we start hearing the incorporation of additional instruments to the background, such as a brass element, strings and electric guitar. This does increase the appeal of Love Me A Little and gives the song some much needed flair, but I personally felt this was too late in the game. The instrumental’s existing makeup also gets interesting and builds towards something a lot more dynamic, which helps Love Me A Little end on a much stronger note than compared to the first two thirds of the song. I wished there was more to Love Me A Little, something that sparks a bit of energy and dynamism a lot earlier in the song.

As per the title of the song, the duo sings about wanting more love for themselves from their partner. The video doesn’t make much of a plot-line. Instead, we see the pair in an emotionless state caused by the lack of love that their partner is giving them. Honestly, there isn’t too much else to the video, so the music video becomes one of those that you watch once and you don’t really need to watch it again. On the flipside, however, the video takes a dark and moodier approach, which works well with the sensual slow-burn atmosphere of the song. I did like the choreography sets and locations chosen in the music video, and the transition between the pair in the driver’s seat of the car.

If there was any aspect of a comeback this duo would be sure to ace, that would be the performance aspect, given they are the dancers of their group. And they really did showcase a really cool and captivating performance to watch. Firstly, they made everything look effortless and smooth. Secondly, the dance sequences towards the end of the song were so well-executed and their chemistry was on point. Their backwards bending move was super cool and clean to watch – it is the part of the routine that I would gladly watch again and again.

Song – 6.5/10
Music Video – 7/10
Performance – 9/10
Overall Rating – 7.2/10

[Review] Summer Comes – OH MY GIRL

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Making their comeback at the start of the week is OH MY GIRL, who returns for the first time in 16 months with their 9th mini-album Golden Hourglass and the title track Summer Comes. Their last comeback, Real Love, occurred back in March of last year. This comeback also is the first time we see OH MY GIRL as a 6 member female group, following the departure of Jiho, who left the group and WM Entertainment to focus on acting instead.

For me, my main issue with Summer Comes is that it is a bit of a blur. It felt like it was whizzing past to the next section, and this does give the impression is over-stuffed. I don’t necessarily think the latter is the concern in reality. But the impression does play a big part in reducing the song’s appeal, especially when I reflect upon the continuous string that is the second chorus, bridge and final chorus. I did wish there was more opportunity to digest and take in the song, either by making it feel more paced and/or utilizing breaks that are either better placed or more innovatively or creatively used. We did get two brief breaks in the music prior to the first two choruses, but there wasn’t much of a change to the fast tempo and momentum that preceded and followed these breaks, so they didn’t make much of a difference for Summer Comes. This causes a bit of a ripple effect on other parts of the song, which I will touch on in just a small moment. Some good news such that, the song brightly upbeat and felt appropriately summery. I really liked how Mimi had more opportunities in Summer Comes to show off their rapping, and the vocals were decent. Again, I felt the speed and momentum of the song does causes some issues with the vocals and instrumental. There were moments where the vocals felt almost chipmunk-like and the instrumental had a shrilly type of effect. Had Summer Comes been a bit more paced, I think this potential issues would not have existed and Summer Comes would have been more appreciable.

The music video looks like the members are in some sort of video game against some ghosts, zombies and scary clowns. For majority of the video, the members do struggle in their battle. But they do prevail in the end. While I am not entirely sure what the connection with the song is (taken from SOOMPI – the song “convey the joys of hearing the voice of a loved one, which feels like the heart-fluttering excitement of summer arriving”), my best guess is that the members are seeking the voice of a loved one to help them through their battle. And for the video, it looks like Yubin is that voice given the heaven-like scenes during the bridge, where she grants Mimi a second chance at the battle. But aside from that, I like the brightness that stems from the colourful nature of the video, and the summery/beachy-like setting the green screen brings to the video.

The fast-paced nature of the song does lend well towards a great performance, which I find to be evident in the chorus sequences of the song. I also liked how the bubbly and upbeat the performance is, which does make it fit very neatly in the range of performance we have seen stem from the summer season.

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

[Album Review] READY TO BE (12th Mini-Album) – TWICE

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Today’s album review is for TWICE’s 12th mini-album, READY TO BE. Released back in March of this year, READY TO BE features the title track SET ME FREE (and the English version of the song), the all-English pre-release single MOONLIGHT SUNRISE and 4 additional side tracks. It also serves as the group’s first Korean album release since BETWEEN 1&2 from August of last year.

I have checked my records and READY TO BE is my pick for the best TWICE album yet, earning the highest ‘Overall Album Rating’ ever for a TWICE album since I started reviewing TWICE’s albums in 2017 (I know, I have missed a few albums released prior to 2017). While the title track and pre-release had the lowest rating on this mini-album, the side tracks on READY TO BE really pulled through and boosted the mini-album to the high rating. And I think they deserve some recognition for this, so I have inserted a recommended icon at the bottom of the review, so that you know this mini-album is additionally worthy of a listen if you are ever looking for one.

READY TO BE Album Cover

1. SET ME FREE (Title Track) – Click here to read the full review for SET ME FREE. (8/10)

2. MOONLIGHT SUNRISE (Pre-Release Single) – Click here to read the review for MOONLIGHT SUNRISE. (7/10)

3. GOT THE THRILLS – GOT THE THRILLS is honestly a standout track for me. The chorus is without the doubt the best aspect of the song. Here, Jihyo, Nayeon and Jeongyeon’s vocals really packing a punch. The rest of the members did a really nice job in this dance-pop track, as well. I also liked how beachy and summery the instrumental is, particularly during the verses and the synth selection. The speed of the instrumentation was also perfect and really gets you going. If you want a blast of energy, then GOT THE THRILLS is the song for you. (10/10)

4. BLAME IT ON ME – We enter rock territory with BLAME IT ON ME. Again, it is a solid song. The song features grungier vibes of the instrumentation which I find to be an unexpected yet fitting sound for TWICE. The song also thrives with amazing vocals from each of the members, particularly the main and lead vocalists really coming through in the song once again. The pre-chorus tones back the song, which serves as an extra treat for the listeners as this allows the choruses to become explosive and so much more impactful. My only gripe with BLAME IT ON ME is the processing of Dahyun and Chaeyoung’s vocal work in the bridge of the song. I am not a fan of the filtering that happened here. (9.5/10)

5. WALLFLOWER – WALLFLOWER brings a subtle Latin feel to the mix. It tones back the album a bit, as the song doesn’t have much of an impact, which the preceding tracks had. However, WALLFLOWER comes together and holds quite well. The vocals captivate, and they bring WALLFLOWER such so much charisma and matureness. The rapping was also well executed. I also enjoyed the groovy undertones of the single. I wished they somehow incorporated some more oomph to the song, just so it feels on par with the other smashing songs. (8.5/10)

6. CRAZY STUPID LOVE – It is the melodies that steal the show of me in CRAZY STUPID LOVE. It just makes the song so easy to get into and brings a nostalgic factor, a feeling that is very much built upon by the early ‘00s pop-rock instrumentation. Unlike all of the songs before it, the best showing of vocals for this song are in both the verses and choruses. I also can hear their passion and emotions in this track, which makes it a very successful number on the mini-album. (9/10)

7. SET ME FREE (English Version) – See above for the review of SET ME FREE.

Overall Album Rating – 8.7/10

MOONLIGHT SUNRISE Teaser Image