Final yr, it was reported that 9 Muses may be regrouping for a reunion comeback. I’d like to see it, as their discography is considered one of Ok-pop’s most underrated gems. However a yr later, it appears that evidently the information might need been a pipe dream — and judging by latest returns from teams like Infinite and Kara, it’s unlikely they’d retain the manufacturing that made them wonderful within the first place. So within the meantime, we’ll make do with solo releases.

Park Gyeongree is a longstanding member of the group, becoming a member of in 2012 simply as 9 Muses have been discovering their Sweetune-produced groove. She’s launched just a few singles since 2017, however Cherry marks a comeback after three years and her first work beneath new company Label Sayu. It’s a subdued return, floating alongside a delicate, rhythmic instrumental. Her vocals glide with easy poise, injecting an ethereal texture that works properly with this fashion of tune. The melodies are slight, however the verses have a satisfying circulation that feels nearly conversational. I don’t know that I’ll ever return to this just because it’s not a sound I want, however I recognize what Cherry‘s doing and Gyeongree pulls it off properly.

Grade: C