K-Pop Opinionated: July 2020

Monthly Overview Collage

Hello, everyone! Welcome back to my blog.

Just like last month, I'm going to be doing an overview of the songs I've reviewed, and checking to see whether I still like them or not, so if that sounds good, let's get into it.

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1. BLACKPINK'S HOW YOU LIKE THAT

Blackpink - How You Like That Concept

So, first things first, the first song I reviewed this month, How You Like That by Blackpink.

When I first made my review of this song, I mentioned how I really did like the song, despite what others think of it, and that despite the choreography not being my favourite, I did like it.

To be honest, my opinion on this comeback hasn't really changed, I still do like the song, and the choreography, although I'm still not a huge fan of the dance break section.

Also, when I wrote my review, I talked about how I couldn't choose who owned this song, but I think I've come to a decision, and I think that Rosé owned this song. However, if you disagree, make sure to visit my review of that song, and vote for who you think owned this song.

For my full review of How You Like That - click here.

So, overall, my opinion on this comeback hasn't changed a whole lot, and I still stand by what I said before.

2. HWASA'S MARÍA

Hwasa - María

My second review of this month was none other than Hwasa's Maria.

So, to be honest, there really isn't a lot to say about this comeback. In my review, I talked about how Maria is probably my favourite title track from Hwasa, and I still agree. I really like this song and the choreography, and the lyrics were very meaningful as well.

Also, despite Hwasa only promoting for a short amount of time, Hwasa managed to get her first win and I'm very happy for her.

So, overall, this song is still a great song for me, and to this day I still enjoy it.

For my full review of Maria - click here.

3. CHUNGHA'S PLAY

Chungha - Play Concept

Next up is Play by Chungha.

So, let's be honest. When I wrote my review for this song I expressed how much I loved this song. And honestly, I don't think anything has changed. I loved the song, I loved the choreography (a lot) and I really liked the music video.

Right now, I still love the song and the choreography and the music video.

So yeah, this is probably one of my favourite songs from this month, and I still stand by what I said in my review.

For the full review of Play - click here.

4. IRENE & SEULGI'S MONSTER

Irene & Seulgi - Monster

Now for the only debut that I reviewed this month, the debut of Irene & Seulgi's subunit, with the song, Monster.

So, in my review of this song, I mentioned how I actually really like this song and I like the side the dark side that Irene and Seulgi showed us. However, some people mentioned how they would prefer it if Naughty was the title track for their debut album, but I honestly prefer Monster. I think I liked the song Monster rather than naughty. However, I do prefer the naughty choreography, but the choreography for monster has grown on me a bit.

Also, in my review, I said that I thought the Irene owned this song, and I still stand by that, I believe that Irene really showed us that she isn't only a visual.

So, overall, I do like the song Monster, I agree with what I said in my review, and I hope to see more from this subunit.

For the full review of Monster - click here.

5. ALEXA'S VILLAIN

AleXa - Villain

Now for AleXa's Villain.

Okay, so in my review of this song, I said that I did mainly like this song, but the rap kinda threw me off, but the rap part has grown on me now. So, yeah, I do like this song.

One thing that I mentioned was how I couldn't really properly judge the choreography because there wasn't a fancam, but, now there is, so I can finally talk about the choreography properly.

So, what did I think of the choreography? Well, I'm surprised about how much I actually like it. This choreography is definitely not a style that I've done before.

It's very powerful, strong and sharp and it honestly just fits AleXa perfectly. I honestly think that I underestimated AleXa's dance skills because now that I've seen the dance practice, it's almost hard to believe that AleXa hasn't been in the industry for so long.

It's unbelievable how much power someone can hold in a 4"11 tall body.

So, overall, I do really like this song and I like the choreography way more than I thought I would.

For my full review of Villain - click here.

6. SOMI'S WHAT YOU WAITING FOR

Somi - What You Waiting For Concept

Now for one of my more recent reviews, Somi's What You Waiting For.

In my review for this song I said that I really liked this song, and despite Teddy being the producer, I didn't think that this song was too similar to other songs that Teddy has produced.

One thing that I said that I didn't love was the choreography. The choreography is very simple, and it seemed like a lot of people pointed that out, but in my review, I dismissed it and said it was okay because Somi got to focus on her vocals.

Right now, however, I still do enjoy this song, but the choreography still doesn't do it for me. I am still hoping to see something a bit more complex in the future, but all you can do is hope.

However, it's good that we got to hear Somi's live vocals in her performances, so I'm grateful for that.

So, overall, I do like this song, but the choreography isn't the best.

For my full review of this song - Click here.

7. HYOYEON'S DESSERT

Hyoyeon - Dessert

Now for the final song I reviewed this month, Hyoyeon's dessert.

To be honest, I wasn't sure if I should get into this song, since my review for it came out pretty recently. However, I will just say I few things anyway.

So, in my review, I said how I really like the song and how I couldn't really judge the choreography, since there isn't any dance practice or fancam for the full song yet.

I still stand by what I said, I do really like the song, but I'm still waiting for the dance practice for this song. Let's be real, I don't think my opinion would change that much in a few days.

So yeah, I still really enjoy this song, and I hope I'll be able to give a proper review on the choreography soon.

For my full review of this song - click here.

Okay, so that brings me to the end of this long post, if you made it to the end, thank you so much, I hope you enjoyed it. However, before you leave, make sure to vote for your favourite comeback from the month of July!

And with that being said,

Stay Safe,

Ciao xx

July 31, 2020 No comments

Hyoyeon - Dessert

This week we got a few K-Pop releases, such as Somi's What You Waiting For and Hyoyeon's Dessert. Today, I'm going to be reviewing Dessert by Hyoyeon, so, let's get into the review.

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THE SONG

So first of all, what did I think of the song? Well, I really like it. The song starts off with Soyeon singing, that's interesting because featured artists don't usually start off the song, but Soyeon did. And what makes it even better is that Soyeon was singing instead of rapping. Now, I'm not a hardcore (G)-IDLE fan, so I don't know if she has ever shown off her vocals in a song before, but it's nice to see a change.

After Soyeon sings her verse, it progresses into Hyoyeon's pre-chorus, which is one of my favourite parts of this song, to be honest.

Afterwards is the chorus which I also like, and it then goes to Loopy's rap. I quite like how generous Hyoyeon was with this song because she gave Loopy a long time to rap, and also gave Soyeon time to show off her vocals.

Another one of my favourite parts is Hyoyeon's rap. For me, that part was really catchy. I also really like Hyoyeon's voice and her flow when rapping. Since I discovered K-Pop in the 3rd generation, I didn't really hear about SNSD and I mainly got into Hyoyeon when she was with the group Good Girl. And even in Good Girl she only sang, so I think it's nice that she rapped this time.

Now for one thing that caught me off guard. So, at first, I thought the arrangement of this song was a bit weird, and I couldn't really get used to the song. But after a while, the arrangement of the song grew on me and it doesn't sound as weird as it did before.

So, overall, I really like this song. This was my first song with Hyoyeon, and I definitely wasn't disappointed.

THE CHOREOGRAPHY / PERFORMANCE

Okay, so now for the choreography and performance. However, before we get into it, since there's no fancam for this song yet, I based my review on this performance.

So, what did I think of the choreography? Well, based on what I was able to see, I quite like this choreography. I really do think it suits Hyoyeon.

So, despite not being a 2nd Generation K-Pop stan, I do know that Hyoyeon is known for her dancing, and I can't argue with that. I really like the way Hyoyeon dances, and I enjoy watching her perform.

My favourite part of this choreography would have to be the chorus. That part is the most memorable in my opinion, and it was also shown in the music video as well.

Now for the performance. So, what did I think of it? Well, I definitely wasn't disappointed. I felt like Hyoyeon was giving her all during the performance and I didn't get bored watching her dancing.

However, I'm still hoping to see a performance with Soyeon and Loopy together, but until then, I was very happy with this performance.

So overall, despite not having a fancam to base my thoughts off of, I still believe that this is a good choreography that Hyoyeon pulled off well.

THE MUSIC VIDEO

So, now for the music video. But first, if you haven't watched the music video then make sure to watch it above.

So, what did I think of the music video? Well, the music video is very focused on the choreography and visuals, which I'm fine with. I also like that everyone that was included in the song got time to shine in the music video.

So, with that being said, here are my favourite parts of the music video:

Number One — Hyoyeon's Outfits

Hyoyeon - Dessert Red Outfit

So yeah, I know I talk about outfits every review now, but I had to talk about these ones. I love all of the outfits in the music video but the one above has to be my favourite.

I love the off the shoulder top and the skirt together, and I think Hyoyeon pulls of this outfit really well. This outfit also gives me a 'biker' sort of vibe, but maybe that's just me.

Number Two — The Close Up Shots

Hyoyeon Dessert - Soyeon Close-Up

Another one of my favourite parts of this music video was the close-up shots that we got for Hyoyeon and Soyeon.

This might be annoying, but I will probably not be able to review a music video, without talking about the visuals, and this review is no exception.

So yeah, I really like that we got close-up shots of everyone because we were able to appreciate their visuals, and, it gave them time to shine in the music video.

Number Three - The Sets

Hyoyeon Dessert - Favourite Set

My final favourite part of this music video was the sets that were in it. Some of the sets gave me a biker vibe, just like Hyoyeon's red outfit, and the other ones were more simple. However, my favourite one has to be the one in the picture above.

I love this one in particular because everything just goes together, from Hyoyeon's outfit to the plants, to even the food that's on the table.

Tell me in the comments what your favourite part of the music video was.

So, overall, I really like this music video, the visuals were great, the sets were great, and I love that everyone got a chance to shine.

OVERALL RATING

So, what is my overall rating for this song? Well, in my opinion, this was a good song, and I quite liked the music video and the choreography as well. So, keeping this in mind, I'll give this song an 8/10. Tell me what you guys think in the comments.

So, that brings me to the end of my review, I hope you enjoyed it.

And with that being said,

Stay safe,

Ciao xx

July 29, 2020 No comments

Somi - What You Waiting For Concept Photo

After 1 year of waiting, a young solo artist under THEBLACKLABEL, Jeon Somi, came back with her new song: What You Waiting For? But what did I think of it? let's find out.

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THE SONG

So, first of all, what do I think of the song? Well, I honestly really like it. In my opinion, it's quite a 'glow -up' from Birthday, Somi's debut song.

This song starts off with a soft xylophone instrumental, but by the end, the song sounds like something you would hear at a disco or a party.

This song hasn't been out for such a long time, but the song has still been stuck in my head for a while.

One of my favourite parts of this song would probably be the pre-chorus. I really love the melody of this part and I love Somi's vocals at this part.

Speaking of Somi's vocals, I really like them in this song. I really think that Somi's vocals have improved since her debut song and it shows.

Now for something that I don't really talk about in my reviews; the producing. So, I'm pretty sure that this song was produced by Teddy, who also happens to be Blackpink's producer. (Click here for my review of Blackpink's How You Like That)

Now, say what you want, but a lot of Blinks like to point out Teddy's repetitive structure when producing songs. However, in this song, I didn't see a problem with it. An example of this is that, in most of Blackpink's songs, they don't really have proper lyrics for a chorus, but this song did, which I'm quite happy about. Besides, the chorus of this song is very catchy as well. So, basically what I'm saying is that I am quite happy with the producing for this song.

Another thing that I quite like about this song is the line 'Ring the alarm' I think we can all agree that this line, in particular, was quite iconic.

Now, before I conclude this section, I'd just like to mention one thing that caught me off guard with the song, and that is, the ending of the song. And no, I'm not saying this as a joke, but the end of the song did surprise me.

So, the first time I listened to this song when the song ended I was kind of shocked. I thought there was going to be more to the song but there wasn't. To me, the song ending was so abrupt and sounded a bit weird, but I got used to it eventually. But apart from this, I really liked this song.

So, my overall thoughts on this song are that I think I like it more than birthday (even though I like them both a lot.) and I will definitely be listening to this song a lot.

THE CHOREOGRAPHY / PERFORMANCE

Now for the choreography and performance. So, what do I think of the choreography? Well, I think I can safely say that it's not one of my favourites.

This choreography is quite a simple one, and although it's not my favourite choreo ever, I don't have a problem with the simplicity of it.

I think that this song is focused more on vocals, and it shows because as I was watching one of Somi's live performances, her vocals were really stable, and I believe the simple choreography could be a reason for that.

So, even though the choreography doesn't look very complicated, I think that's okay, because then again, this is only Somi's first comeback, and I hope that as Somi improves, we will see more complicated choreographies.

Now, what did I think of the performance? Well, when Somi was performing, to me it looked like she was enjoying herself, even though some people say otherwise.

Also, something I will point out is that in this particular performance from Somi, I believe she made a small mistake in the choreography, but at first watch, I didn't even notice it, because Somi acted as if everything was normal, even if her dancers noticed. Professionalism at it's finest.

So, overall, what did I think of the choreography/performance for this song? Well, even though the choreography is simple, I'm okay with it, because Somi really got the chance to show off her vocals.

THE MUSIC VIDEO

Now time for the music video, but first, if you haven't watched it, make sure to watch it above.

So, this music video is a lot different to other K-Pop music videos, in the sense that it's not colourful like other music videos (For example, compared to Birthday's Music Video, the music video for What You Waiting For is really not the most colourful thing ever.) and also, the music video doesn't really show a lot of choreography.

For these reasons, and for others, a lot of people are saying that this comeback is too 'Western' but I don't think it's a problem, I enjoyed the song, I enjoyed the music video, so I don't see an issue.

Also, I would analyze the music video, but that definitely isn't my strong suit, so, let's talk about my favourite parts of the music video instead.

Number One — Somi's Outfits

Somi - What You Waiting For Outfit With Headpiece

So, let's be honest, after Birthday Era, we were all disappointed with the outfits, so, now that What You Waiting For is here, and we finally got some decent clothing, I had to talk about it.

(If you want to find out more about some of Somi's looks in this music video, click here )

I love all the outfits in the music video, but my favourite has got to be the one in the picture above. I just love the dress and I love the headpiece that goes with it. All I want to say is thank you to the stylist who gave Somi some good outfits this time.

Number Two — The Glitter Scenes

Somi - What You Waiting For Glitter Scene

Okay, next up is the glitter scenes. I really like these scenes because they make the music video a lot more fun and exciting. I think that they were a nice addition.

Number Three — The Party Scenes

Somi - What You Waiting For Party Scene

Just like the glitter scenes, I like these parts of the music video because they make it look a lot more fun to watch.

So, what was my overall opinion on this music video? Well, despite it not being like 'typical' K-Pop Music Videos, it still has some great aspects to it, and I really like it.

OVERALL RATING

So, what is my overall opinion on this song? Well, I did really like this song and there were only a few things I didn't like, so keeping this in mind, I'll give this song a 7-8 / 10. Tell me what you guys would rate this song in the comments.

So, that brings me to the end of my review, I hope you enjoyed it. And with that being said,

Stay Safe,

Ciao xx

July 27, 2020 No comments

Recently, a solo artist under ZB Label AleXa came back with a pre-release single: Villain. But what did I think of this song? Let's find out.

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THE SONG

So, first of all. What do I think of the song? Well, I think I can safely say that it isn't one of my favourites but I do quite like it. The beat starts off quite strong, like other songs that I've heard, and then it transitions into the first verse, which is probably my favourite out of the two.

I think that my favourite parts of this song would probably have to be the first verse, the pre-chorus and then finally the chorus. I think I love these parts of the song the most because to me they are the most memorable and catchy. Also, some of the verses from these parts are stuck in my head, for example, the verse 'I'm a bad bit-'. I love this part because let's be honest, it's iconic. But I'll never know what's being said, is she speaking Korean, is she speaking English? I don't know. But nonetheless, it's still very memorable.

One part of this song that I don't love is the rap part. I don't know why, but for some reason, the rap doesn't really sit well with me. Maybe it's the lyrics I don't like, maybe it's the flow. But either way, the rap part definitely isn't my favourite part of the song.

As for AleXa's vocals, I wasn't disappointed. I believe AleXa is still a rookie, and for someone who hasn't been in the industry for so long, she is quite a good vocalist. I really enjoyed her vocals in this song.

So, overall, what did I think of this song? Well, as said before, it isn't one of my favourite songs, but it does have a lot of iconic and memorable verses in it. Also, AleXa's vocals in this song are quite nice, so overall I think that this is quite a good song.

THE CHOREOGRAPHY

Next up is the choreography. Now, for this part, I can't really give a sure answer because I have not yet seen a fancam or music show performance for this song, so it's hard to judge from the music video and the performance video.

However, I will say one or two things. So, first of all, I can definitely say that this choreography isn't a really 'soft' choreography. By that, I mean that it's quite strong and powerful, but I would say that AleXa pulls this off quite well. I also think that it's quite a nice change after seeing a lot of female solo artists doing a more light concept.

Some of my favourite parts of this choreography are:

1. The move which I believe to be the point choreography. — That part is just very memorable for me.

2. The Choreography for the line: ''누가 뭐래도 I'm not guilty". That's one of my favourite parts of this song and I really like the choreography for this part as well.

So, overall, what do I think of the choreography? Well, even though I haven't been able to get a proper look at the choreography yet, from what I've seen, this is a powerful choreography that AleXa pulls of really well.

THE MUSIC VIDEO

Now it's time for the music video, but first, if you haven't watched the music video then make sure to watch it first and come back.

So, what do I think of the music video? Well, first of all, I really like the colour scheme. Some of the colours included in the music video are white, purple, pink, etc.

This music video is very focused on visuals and choreography along with the different colours, which I really like. But Since I've already talked about the choreography, let's talk about the visuals.

So, as said before, the visuals in this music video are really good. From AleXa's outfits to her hair, to the sets, to AleXa in general. However since I can't touch on all topics, all talk about my favourite parts of this music video. — In terms of visuals.

Alexa's White Outfit — Out of the outfits I saw in this music video, AleXa's white outfit has got to be my favourite.

AleXa's red eyebrows — They're iconic, need I say more?

The Lights and sets — So, this one isn't focused on AleXa, but I had to point out the lights and sets in the music video. They're a really nice addition and they make the music video way more exciting.

So, overall, this is a lovely music video, and I love the visuals, colour scheme, etc.

OVERALL RATING

So, what is my overall rating for this song? Well, there are aspects of this song that I like and aspects that I don't like. So, keeping that in mind, I'll give this song a 7/10. Tell me what you guys think in the comments.

So, that brings me to the end of my review, I hope you enjoyed it, and with that being said,

Stay Safe,

Ciao xx

July 22, 2020 No comments

After one or two delays, Irene & Seulgi's subunit has finally made its debut with the song "Monster". But what did I think of this debut song? Let's find out.

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THE SONG

So, first of all, what do I think of this song? Well, I quite like it. It has a very different sound to most Red Velvet songs. It's not really a "Velvet" song, but more of a darker theme. It's quite new, but it is a nice change. Also, although I do like this song, it did take a while for this song to 'stick' like other songs do. This song didn't get stuck in my head straight away, and it took quite a few listens for it to really stick with me, but once it did, it was stuck for good. One of the most catchy parts of the song to me is the beginning. The melody at the beginning of the song is really catchy, and often times I find myself humming it to myself.

As for the vocals in this song, I was quite impressed. The vocals in this song are great, and both Irene and Seulgi get a chance to shine. However, are any of us surprised? Nope. Red Velvet are known for their great vocals and this song is no exception.

In this song, I especially like Seulgi's voice. It's quite unique and powerful, which I love. As for Irene, she really showed us her vocals in this song. It's quite shocking to me that some people still label Irene as 'just a visual' when really she is such an all-rounder. However, I hope that after listening to this song, Irene will be known for her vocals a lot as well.

So, overall, my thoughts for this song are that it's really catchy, and I really like this new side that Irene & Seulgi showed in this subunit.

THE CHOREOGRAPHY / PERFORMANCE

Now time for the choreography and performance. Okay, so to be honest, this definitely isn't one of my favourite choreographies. It isn't the most complex thing ever, but I understand that there are only two members for this choreography, so I can't expect the world. There are some parts of the choreo that I really like, however, such as, the 'spider' at the beginning and the end of the choreography, and the choreography for the chorus. Yet despite liking those parts, I can't avoid the fact that I was hoping for a little bit more. For example, in the last chorus, where the beat was different from the other choruses, I thought I was going to get a 'dance break' sort of thing. But when I watch the choreo for that part, I can't help but be slightly disappointed.

However, what I didn't necessarily get in choreography, I believe I did get in stage presence. For example, I've seen a lot of Reveluvs pointing out Irene's stage presence in this particular song, and I can't help but agree. Irene's facial expressions and dancing in this song really stood out to me. And for Seulgi, I think I can safely say that she never disappoints with stage presence.

So, overall, what did I think of this choreography and its performance? Well, I may not love the choreography, but I believe that the stage presence makes up for it.

THE MUSIC VIDEO

Now for the music video. But first, if you haven't watched the music video, make sure to watch it above.

So, what did I think of the music video? Well, I love it. It's as simple as that. This music video is aesthetically pleasing, the outfits are great, the visuals are great. What more could I honestly ask for?

Another thing I'd like to mention is the monster face that was edited on Irene. I think that it was a nice addition to the music video and that it fits with the concept. Since the name of the song is monster, however, I do prefer the editing of the monster face in the Middle Note and Top Note Choreography videos. (Make sure to watch them if you haven't) But you guys can be the judge of that.

Also, apparently, this music video is rated 15. I don't know if it's because of Seulgi's gun, I don't know if it's because of (to put things simply) the tension. But whatever it may be for, on behalf of all Reveluvs, I would like to thank the Director of this music video for all the SeulRene Content we have received.

So, my overall thoughts on this music video are that it's great. The sets are stunning, the outfits are beautiful. Overall it's just a great music video.

WHO OWNED THIS SONG?

Now for who owned this song. I was hesitant in doing this section since there are only two members to chose from, and I want to seem as unbiased as possible. (Even though that usually fails.) However, I decided to do it because I feel like it would be a crime to ignore this person.

So, the person who I think owned this song is:

Irene

So, let me explain. If you made it to here in my review, you've seen all of my praises for Irene. And I stand by those because I really think that Irene deserves it. In this debut song, Irene showed off her vocals and stage presence, which I love. It shows that Irene isn't just a visual. She is an all-rounder, and she needs to be recognised more for her vocals, dancing etc.

I think in this debut song, Irene really got her chance to shine, and I hope others think so too.

However, if you have a different opinion, make sure to tell me in the comments below, or vote in the poll.

MY OVERALL RATING

So, what is my overall rating for this song? Well, overall, this is a powerful debut song. Even though Red Velvet has been in the industry for a while, you can't deny the fact that this is amazing for a debut song. However, this debut does have it's good and bad aspects. So, keeping this in mind, I'll give this song a 7-8 out of 10. Tell me what you guys think down below.

Okay, so that brings me to the end of my review, I hope you enjoyed it.

And with that being said,

Stay safe,

Ciao xx

July 15, 2020 No comments

Chungha - Play Concept Photo

After a lot of recent releases from Chungha, she has put out another song called "Play". However, what did I think of this song? Let's find out.

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Okay, now without further ado, let's get into the review.

The Song

First things first, what did I think of the song? Well, I actually quite liked this song from the start. The song starts off very summery and upbeat, which I really like. Some people even say that it reminds them of Chungha's earlier music releases. Also, I believe I heard a steelpan at the beginning of the song, (this may be completely wrong, however.) and I really like it, as it adds a very happy and fun vibe to the song. As for Chungha's vocals, let's be honest, they never disappoint. I really think that Chungha's vocals are really suited for this song, and I don't think I can imagine anyone else singing this song.

In this song, there was also a rap by K-Hip Hop artist CHANGMO. I quite like the rap in this song, as it fits really well and it was quite a nice addition to the song.

So, what is my opinion on the song? Well, I really like it, it's quite catchy and it makes you want to get up and dance. So, overall, I think this is a great song.

The Choreography

Next up, is the choreography. Okay, I'm gonna be honest. I kinda love this choreography. So, let me explain. This choreography just looks so fun. Every minute of the choreography, it looks like Chungha and her dancers are enjoying themselves. Just taking a look at the choreography makes you want to join in, or at least, that's how I felt.

Another reason why I love this choreography is just that it's really my style. It's got a salsa / Latin element to it and I really like it. This is definitely one of the K-Pop Choreographies that I want to learn. Also, apparently, Chungha's salsa partner is a pro salsa dancer. That to me just makes the choreography even better.

So, overall, what do I think of the choreography? Well, to keep things short, I love it, it looks like so much fun to perform, and I definitely need to learn this choreography in the future.

The Music Video

Now time for the music video. But first, if you haven't watched the music video, then be sure to watch it above.

So, what do I think of the music video? Well, it shouldn't be a surprise that I really like the music video a lot as well. Some of the scenes in the music video are really summery and some of them have a 'The Greatest Showman' vibe to them if that makes any sense at all. But nonetheless, I love all of the music video scenes. It really focuses on the choreography a lot which is quite good, considering how much I love the choreography.

Two things I especially love about this music video are:

The dance break — If you've been on my blog for a while you should be aware of my love for dance breaks, but I really love this one because in the music video, it's so colourful and fun, and I love how Chungha gives her dancers time to shine as well.
Chungha's outfits — We all know that Chungha's stylist is one of the best, and they proved it in this music video, all of Chungha's outfits in this music video are great.

So, my overall thoughts on the music video are that I honestly love it, and it might be one of my favourite music videos from Chungha.

My Overall Rating

So, what is my overall rating for this song? Well, if you've read to the end, you can probably tell that I really like this song, and what's even more impressive is that this is a pre-release. So keeping this in mind, I'll give this song an 8/10. Tell me what you guys think in the comments.

And that brings me to the end of my review, I hope you enjoyed it. And with that being said,

Stay Safe,

Ciao xx

July 11, 2020 No comments

June 2020 has been filled with great KPop releases, and Hwasa's comeback is no exception. Hwasa released her first solo mini-album, with the Title Track being 'María'. So, did I enjoy this song? Let's find out.

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