Contemporary off her position in season two of Squid Sport, it looks like the proper time for Jo Yuri to remind us that she’s additionally a singer. Her final title monitor was launched virtually two years in the past, which looks like a century. The shiny Taxi stays certainly one of her finest, however judging by new single Farewell For Now! (이제 안녕!) she’s keen to maneuver on to a brand new sound.

As with so many Okay-pop idols this 12 months, Jo Yuri has picked up the guitar for a rock reinvention. Farewell For Now sees her pushing additional towards an indie sound, although its sentimental taste might additionally work effectively as a soundtrack. In one other world this music can be organized because the type of strings-laden ballad that backdrops so many dramas. It’s given further heft because of that aforementioned guitar and anthemic percussion, however no matter its association the music isn’t doing a lot for me.

File this below: nice however unmemorable. Jo Yuri’s vocal is crystal clear and fits this style effectively. The manufacturing pulls all of the strikes you’d count on from this type. There are climaxes and moments of sing-to-the-rafters catharsis. But, the melodies aren’t very attention-grabbing. I really feel like I’ve heard this music a dozen occasions earlier than and that is merely the most recent packaging. I hope it does effectively for Jo Yuri, however I can’t see myself returning to it.

Grade: C