Tag: Son Dam Bi

Son Dam Bi recently returned, without promotions, of a new single. After a years disappearance after releasing and promoting Dripping Tears, the soloist returned with Red Candle. Dripping Tears was an amazing song, and it seems like Son Dam Bi is returning with songs of the equivalent nature. But my question is, why has she not promoted this song? Cause this is an amazing song! Unless, there is something on the way for this solo singer?

The song has this rumba of salsa feel to it, which makes it so addictive. I don’t know why, but I have been falling for these songs for a very long time and it seems like it won’t change. Anyway, the song has a pretty addictive chorus. One that does not get me singing all the time but one that makes me go back for more. The song talks how this girl yearns for her lover and evidently from the title of the song, explains love in terms of a candle. Which is pretty poetic coming from KPOP i have to admit. I one only major complaint I have is that Son Dam Bi repeats the song title over and over again for the song. Like 15 times in the song, in English. Hmmm… Got a bit repetitive. But beside that, her voice really fit the song. It also pretty good.

The music video is pretty cool as well. I like how the music video takes a whole new spin on the lyrics and explains love in terms of the hardship of a celebrity. While they have to happy and smiling all the time in front of the camera, we really do not know what is happening behind the scenes in the celebrities lives. Hence why saesang fans are looked down upon and us, fans, place outrageous amount of pressure for them to perform. And yes, I said all of us. Its dark in many of the scenes where Son Dam Bi is alone, which kind of signifies the mood. When she is out and about, there are flashing lights and a little more colour to the picture to highlight the “happiness” in the shot, but that all sudden changes including the facial expressions of her, when she is alone. No flashing lights and no smiles. I think this video was really thought out and carefully planned, even though the comeback was quite sudden.

8.5/10. Quite happy with the release, but disappointed that she is not promoting the song, or that we have not heard any new plans for an upcoming mini album or album. (I realized that I forgot to mention this, but SHINee’s Jonghyun is pretty amazing songwriter!)

The KPOP Queen is back, with another song!!! Crazy drove her up the hill and all the songs in between have kept her pretty high, including this one. Dripping Tears is your ballad and pop mashup. You can be deceived quite easily, but in the end, you will be blown away with the standard it has. If you expect something like Crazy, then no, this is not for you. However if you expected or want something at the same level, then this is the song for you.

The song has a really soft instrumental, which does overpower the singer’s voice. She sings at a really superb pitch, that fits the instrumental and beat of the song. The piano adds the ballad feel to the song. Without the piano tunes in the song, the song will really sound completely different. You get the impression that rain is flowing with the piano, like tears that come out of an upset person. Really there is nothing I would complain about with song, except for the second verse of the song. It really does not fit the song and seems to sudden. But beside that, I really like the song. “Baby Tonight, Oh Baby Tonight“.

The music video is kind of weird. I guess she became insane after her break-up, so she was sent to a mental hospital, where the really creepiest back up dancers join her in a dance. Seriously, those stockings are scary. Oh did I say stockings? I mean those hideous black and white strip onesies that cover their faces. I apologise for my mistake.   I really like her random blonde hair and pink fluffy jacket which she has. I found that scene where she strips from her hospital clothes kind of weird, just only because they placed the camera between her legs. But do check it out, because I like the contrast of the colour and black and white filter.

The dance is kind of literal. When she sings “Baby” she puts her arm in a gesture, like she is rocking the baby. But I don’t understand “Tonight”, where she just places and flings her arms back up. But the dance was good. Just, why are girl groups are all having a member do a bit of a solo dance. Secret, Miss A and now Son Dam Bi. They all consist of bending backs towards the ground. (?)

I’d give this song a 8.5/10. It is pretty good.