Towards the end of January, TNX made their return with their second digital single, CALL ME BACK. It is their first release since last year’s For Real? comeback (which I never got around to reviewing). The last time I reviewed them was for their FUEGO release in 2024. Since that comeback, the group participated in 2024’s Road to Kingdom: Ace of Ace and officially reformed into a 5-member group following KYUNGJUN’s departure from TNX.
CALL ME BACK starts off strong with its energetic and dynamic pop punk sound and maintains all of it throughout the track. This translates well to the members’ delivery, with them showcasing some awesome textures that work extremely well with the pop-punk sound through their vocals, rapping, and spoken lines. I particularly like the “So trust me“, “Don’t try me“, “Just call me” lines in the chorus. There is something catchy about them, even though the team’s effort was pretty minimal at that moment. My biggest concern about CALL ME BACK is that it is relatively neutral and consistent. If you are a long-time reader, you would know that, by saying that, I mean a song that sounds the same throughout can quickly become boring after multiple replays. I don’t think CALL ME BACK is there yet, but the thought did cross my mind during my first couple of listens.
The music video sees TNX hanging out, waiting for a phone call back from the person they are interested in. I liked the urban and casual side of the video – simple and straightforward. Aside from that, the video also incorporates choreography shots, which help the music video feel dynamic to match the song.
I actually liked the intensity and energy that the members put behind the performance. It definitely looks cool and matches the song’s dynamic nature. The performances I watched saw the members put in their all, and this translated into a stage worth watching.
Song – 9/10
Music Video – 8/10
Performance – 9/10
Overall Rating – 8.7/10
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