The weather is getting colder as the days pass by, and we desperately need something warm to nourish our souls with. That’s where this edition of your very own weekly K-Pop comeback reviews come in where we talk about fresh, right-out-of-the-artist’s-vault comebacks – from hearty ballads to sparkling tunes. So put on your headphones and let’s dive into this weekly K-Pop comeback reviews!
T-ARA – TIKI TAKA
After long 4 years, veteran girl group T-ARA make a comeback with their single project album ‘Re:T-ARA‘ and the title track ‘TIKI TAKA’. The quartet sings of getting over a bitter relationship, on House and Trap beats with an anti-drop chorus and well-defined vocals from the girls. They perform enchanting choreography in a shimmering setting as they drink their sorrows away in the club.
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Huh Gak – Miss You
Ballad singer Huh Gak has released his new single album ‘THE M‘ with the track ‘Miss You‘, a somber K-Ballad track that asks for acceptance, and reassurance when the absence of a loved one is tough for us to bear and wishes for them to return. The sentiments are delivered deeply through Huh Gak’s voice and effortless high notes. The animated music video ingeniously portrays the story of estranged lovers as they cope with their melancholic emotions.
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015B – My Old Song
Indie Pop Duo Band 015B is back with another single album, ‘New Edition 35‘ with the track, ‘My Old Song‘. This time they’ve invited the underrated singer FIL to sing along the Retro-Synth melody, smeared with some modern Pop hints. The song takes the singer back to the exciting memories of the past which are revisited by listening to a beloved old song of theirs.
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Jukjae – One Another
Indie singer-songwriter Jukjae releases a new single album ‘One Another‘ with the same title track. The track takes a slow, R&B route to an excitable bridge that booms with the Rock instrumentals. The song calms the listener with Jukjae’s mellow voice and assures them of everything is alright while they are in each other’s company.
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YOUNHA – Stardust
Mellifluent soloist YOUNHA is back with her full album ‘END THEORY‘. The title track ‘Stardust’, like the rest of the songs in the album, experiment with different elements across various genres, mingling it with the ballad. The melodious song praises the beauty of the stars, the earth and explores the harmony between human relationships as it is also portrayed through the music video where Younha surrounds herself in-between nature underneath the shimmering night sky.
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Weki Meki – Siesta
Weki Meki makes a much-awaited comeback after more than a year with a mini-album ‘I AM ME‘, made with creative inputs from the girls. The title track is ‘Siesta’. This track is a Pop Club track with Electro Swing and Deep House beats. The girls enthusiastically sing to welcome their new ambitions after a rejuvenating afternoon nap, siesta, taken after a taxing morning, in a bright, aesthetically pleasing music video.
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Vanilla Acoustic – One Word By Word
Indie duo Vanilla Acoustic release a single ‘One Word By Word‘, a sentimental acoustic ballad built on touching piano notes. The song reveals the cooped up feelings of an estranged lover who wishes to turn back time to engrave every single loving detail of their past beloved, voiced by the lead singer Lee Sung-Ah.
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HA SUNG WOON – Electrified
Soloist HA SUNG WOON is here with a brand new EP ‘Electrified: Urban Nostalgia‘ and as the title of the album would suggest, the title track ‘Electrified’ brings you the nostalgic vibes from the 70s using French electronic music tinge and mellow disco-punk soundscape. Through his softened voice on this groovy song, he takes the listener to a sunset party near the beach to enjoy each other’s presence. The music video compliments the song with neon, sunset drive settings.
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MONSTA X – Rush Hour
MONSTA X makes a thrilling comeback with ‘NO LIMIT‘, a new EP, and a smashing title track, ‘Rush Hour‘. The music video portrays the five boys (in the absence of Shownu as he currently serves in the military), rushing through the barren wilderness as they sing to racing ahead in this competitive world, amping up the energy with tumultuous instrumentals, quite similar to the music from their debut days. They demonstrate their powerful vocals, flowing rap, and dynamic dance skills through this comeback.
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MOMOLAND – Dream Song {The All-Round Wife}
MOMOLAND sings the second OST, ‘Dream Song‘ for the TV drama ‘The All-Round Wife‘. The song blasts with energy, following the Punk Rock genre, sounding like an anime soundtrack. The girls keep up with the enthusiasm as they sing of being each other’s support in tough times, encouraging the listeners to sing along and strengthen everyone up, including themselves.
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Whee In – I wish {The Red Sleeve}
MAMAMOO‘s Whee In lends her airy and ethereal voice for the K-Drama ‘The Red Sleeve‘ and starts the OST album with the song, ‘I wish‘. The song comes across as a typical K-Ballad but uses a plethora of key changes that make it a different listening experience every time you listen to the song. The singer hopes to never wake up from the beautiful dream she is dreaming of on a lonely night, where she spends the flowing time with the one she loves.
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DAVICHI – The Only Reason {Now, We Are Breaking Up}
Ballad duo DAVICHI sings the third OST, ‘The Only Reason‘ for the drama ‘Now, We Are Breaking Up‘, a mellow ballad that has immense potential to keep you a warm company on wishful days. On a grander note of cello and violin, the duo sings of how they wish to be together with the one they harbor feelings for, after all those moments of longing and stolen glances.
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O3ohn – Stay {Jirisan}
Indie singer O3ohn sings the 6th OST for the drama ‘Jirisan‘, ‘Stay‘, an acoustic English track, built solely on a tender piano. The singer wishes that the person he dedicates the song to stay with them as he spends the remaining time watching the seasons change, and hopes that the person is safe and sound wherever they might be.
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BEN – Conversation Of Dream {Fly, Again}
Dulcet singer BEN sings the OST, ‘Conversation Of Dream‘ for the web drama ‘Fly, Again‘, a hopeful ballad where the singer wishes to reconnect with a significant other and spend time together in that dream, as the drama plot escalates.
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Rothy – Our Road {Jirisan}
Soloist Rothy uplifts our slow mood with the 7th OST, ‘Our Road‘ from the K-Drama, ‘Jirisan’. The track advances slowly from the influences of Pop and Rock, much like early 00s Country rock songs. The song aims to lift the listeners, assuring that every difficult path in life will someday, pass by and soon they’ll reach the peaceful place called home.
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Jung Seung Hwan – Because You’re Not Here {Now, We Are Breaking Up}
Jung Seung Hwan sings the fourth soundtrack, ‘Because You’re Not Here‘ for ‘Now, We Are Breaking Up‘, a heart-wrenching ballad that reminisces over the past loving feelings and describes how even the tiniest of things remind the singer of their past lover and how they can’t get past their normal, daily jobs with a broken heart.
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KANG DANIEL – Fly (ft. Chancellor)
Soloist KANG DANIEL and musician Chancellor come together to sing the BGM, ‘Fly’, a remake of Epik High‘s original song, for the popular South Korean social networking service, CYWORLD. Grooving through the calm beats of Rhythm and Blues and the trippy notes of the guitar, this remake slows down the bright, lively original song but matches it in appeal. The song persuades the listeners to fly higher, no matter what the world says!
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