I usually contemplate Boyfriend one in every of Okay-pop’s most underrated acts, particularly relating to worldwide followers. Whereas they might not have ever reached the A-list, their run with Sweetune stays as epic as any of their contemporaries. Sadly, as soon as they began to work with different producers their sound took a noticeable dip. We’d nonetheless get an important Japanese single right here and there, however their Korean work misplaced nearly all character.

The group has now reunited forward of their fourteenth anniversary and it’s telling that their focus appears to be solely on Japan. They’ll be holding a showcase there and new single Time Restrict is aimed on the Japanese market. It appears like a fan track — the sort of inconsequential fluff you’d anticipate to mark these sort of idol milestones. The observe is melodic and nostalgic, recapturing hints of the drama from their peak. Nevertheless, for all its ornate touches the instrumental feels overly muddled. I’m undecided if that is all the way down to the blending or just because the manufacturing lacks a definite calling card. Both method, it’s good to listen to from the blokes once more however please do your self a favor and go take heed to Janus or I Yah or Love Fashion or every other banger they churned out throughout their imperial part.

Grade: C