A Ok-pop act’s title observe isn’t at all times one of the best music on their album, even when it’s the one most individuals will hear. Generally, b-sides deserve recognition too. Within the singles-oriented world of Ok-pop, I need to highlight a few of these buried treasures and provides them the props they deserve.

ITZY’s Yeji made a splash this week together with her solo debut — a lean, constant assortment of 4 songs. Like many Ok-pop solos, the album feels very focused to a worldwide market, sharing rather more in widespread with Western pop music than what we would contemplate idiosyncratic Ok-pop sounds. Inside this framework, the songs are stable and well-produced with a stunning synth-pop sheen.

258 closes the album with an addictive pulse. Yeji opens the observe with a powerful vocal run earlier than transferring right into a moodier verse. I really like the melodies right here. They really feel very acquainted, however that nostalgia works to 258‘s profit. Their rhythmic sound performs to Yeji’s strengths, melding rapid-fire ship to a softer instrumental. This continues into the refrain, which sees her returning to the speedy vocal run that kicked off the music. Her vocals sound fantastic right here. ITZY songs typically power the members to carry out in a strained pitch, however Yeji’s materials maintains that depth otherwise, drawing upon a lithe airiness that’s rather more compelling.

Grade: B