![]() ![]() ![]() Alternating between distorted tremolo vocals, hushed whisper-raps, and delicate verses wisping like curls of smoke, the members’ voices lurch between dulcet and disorienting as they reveal the cracks in a friendship. Crunchy electric guitars and a jaunty whistle add a refreshing contrast to the track’s trap underpinnings, but where it best exposes its murkiness is through the quintet’s vocal performances. On “Can’t You See Me,” TXT pull the dark undercurrent of their youthful whimsy out from under the bed. TXT, “Can’t You See Me” ( The Dream Chapter: ETERNITY ) “You won’t be able to escape/ Only dream of me,” they sing, and APRIL’s insistence to be your world makes the attraction of “LALALILALA” difficult to resist. If the chorus seems like the most grandiose thing the group has ever done, it’s only because they’re trying to match the larger-than-life scale of their overflowing feelings. Their story about a fateful connection written in the stars unreels in literal terms as they liken each other to celestial bodies, measuring their love in galactic proportions. JEFF BENJAMINįor their first comeback in two years, APRIL play the enchanting lead roles of a cosmic love drama, set to a lush production with synths that shine like gemstones. Such a shape-shifting track could easily teeter into messy territory, but the soloist makes the track both accessible and exciting with his sunny rap style and masterful triplet expertise. While K-pop fans fell for Lee Jin Hyuk as a member of UP10TION and stand-out contestant on 2019’s Produce X 101 singing competition, the singer-rapper proved his true rock star power this year with sophomore EP Splash! From the punky chants on the chorus to the softhearted melodic pre-chorus - plus an unexpected wolf howl on the second verse - “Bedlam” serves just what its title promises, with Jin Hyuk’s energetic delivery navigating a hodgepodge of hip-hop styles. As she goes from describing pictures of endings that occur all across nature to talking about how this feels on a personal level, she emphasizes the gravity of her heartbreak against the weight of the cosmos: you may be a small speck in the grand scheme of things, but right now, your pain is valid. Even more notable is her lyrical prowess: this is the swan song of her relationship - it’s painful and desperate and she clings to deceptive hope. The rising soloist had a fantastic year releasing music that’s entrenched between dreamy bedroom pop and R&B, but “I’m good at goodbyes” was particularly emblematic of 2020’s general mood the soft vocals on “I’m good at goodbyes” mirrored the loneliness we were all feeling as a lost spring transitioned into a lonely summer. In a year when comfort was scarce, BIBI came through as the embodiment of forgotten fun and relatable melancholy. ![]() No other 2020 rookie group felt so confident - it was love at first sight. TREASURE’s greatest strength is that they (correctly) understand flirting as both playful and serious, something summarized in the most evocative point dance this year: all 12 members staring straight-faced at the camera, bobbing their heads as they hold up finger hearts. It’s all butterflies-in-stomach wooing until it isn’t - the chorus is a big-room-house scorcher, delivered with such burning affection that you can practically smell smoke. Their second single, the brazen all-caps anthem “I LOVE YOU,” teems with a relentless energy that’ll have you smitten from secondhand infatuation. Romeo and Juliet? Orpheus and Eurydice? Sorry, but the only story of impassioned love I need is from TREASURE. ![]() TREASURE, “I LOVE YOU” ( THE FIRST STEP : CHAPTER TWO ) However, for the sake of the article, POP/STARS takes heavy influence from the K-Pop genre and does include vocals from K-Pop band (G)I-DLE.BLACKPINK's Jennie Performs 'Killing Me Softly' at Chanel Fashion ShowĢ0. A debate about whether POP/STARS is a K-Pop song could take place. Madison Beer, (G)I-DLE, Jaira Burns) will be on Just Dance 2022. READ MORE: Just Dance 2022: Complete songs listĪs well, POP/STARS by K/DA (ft. Yes, there are three K-Pop songs and one “K-Pop inspired” song in Just Dance 2022. So with all that being said, we are left right back at our original question: Is there K-Pop songs on Just Dance 2022? Surely, the people over at Ubisoft recognize the financial incentives that would come from adding K-Pop songs to their game. It seems like a no-brainer considering the rise of Korean influence in the west over the past several years.įrom the mainstream attention K-Pop band BTS has received, to the rise of esports dominated by Korean superstars, or even the recent prominence of Korean cinema and TV with projects such as Parasite and Squid Game. Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. ![]()
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