With Okay-pop so inactive this 12 months, we haven’t seen many massive debuts. I’m unsure DAILY:DIRECTION counts as “massive,” both. In any case, they’re solely the primary act to emerge from their company ODDWAVE. Nonetheless, most of the members are already recognized to followers. We’ve bought guys from NINE.i, Mirae, Boys II Planet and B:MY BOYZ. That’s sufficient to ascertain a pre-debut fanbase. Now, the music simply must hit.

Even earlier than listening, the title “ROOMBADOOMBA” didn’t fill me with hope. Sound impact songs aren’t all the time dangerous in Okay-pop, however they’ve been currently. Plus, ROOMBADOOMBA is only a foolish sound to learn and sing. However not like its title, the precise music is kind of subdued. The xylophone-heavy percussion has a vaguely “tropical” sound, the best way that phrase was thrown round within the late-2010s. I truly benefit from the manufacturing, although I want it was in service of a stronger music.

On the plus facet, ROOMBADOOMBA is basically sung and shines highlight on the members’ vocal tones. The melodies really feel extra like a tone poem than a well-structured, thrilling pop monitor, which limits their instant catchiness. As purely “a vibe,”” that is nice sufficient and a stable begin for a bunch that clearly goals to be a bit quirky. That comes by within the visuals, however I hope they will take extra musical dangers on future comebacks.

Grade: C