BTS members’ enlistment-era comebacks have been so meticulously deliberate that they even incorporate pre-release singles and music movies. Jimin returned late final month with the quirky Smeraldo Backyard Marching Band, a track that sounded nothing like he’d ever recorded earlier than. In distinction, title observe Who sees him tackle a extra typical dance pop position.

Who attracts from the identical ‘Justin Timberlake circa Like I Love You‘ properly as a lot of bandmate Jungkook’s solo work. We’ve received the strumming rhythm guitar, the MJ-lite percussion and a basic sense of easy, never-going-to-offend-anyone radio gloss. Jimin’s vocal colour tends to be fairly polarizing and this track — greater than any earlier than — will succeed or fail relying on the way you obtain his efficiency.

Melodically, Who makes use of a bigger vary than you’d anticipate from its nimble manufacturing. Notes are sometimes stretched and belted with gusto. Nevertheless, they are usually painted with a heavy layer of studio results. At greatest, this provides the observe an nearly psychedelic, otherworldly attraction. At worst, it seems like two cats preventing in a bag. No matter the place you land on this spectrum, it’s an odd selection for this type of observe. The construction and association name for a gritty, down-to-earth supply however we find yourself with the precise reverse. To sum it up briefly, I just like the track however I’ve issues concerning the execution.

Grade: C+