P1Harmony have developed an enormous world following, notably within the States. Nonetheless, I’ve had a tough time connecting to their music in any dependable means. It’s humorous — from music to persona to selection content material — some idols are simply an on the spot match with my private style whereas I wrestle to get into others irrespective of how a lot I strive. That is no knock on P1Harmony themselves. They’re a really gifted group with a handful of nice tracks. I suppose it’s simply the best way issues work in terms of fandom.

New single DUH! is unlikely to unlock any new ardour from this specific Ok-pop fan. The music continues the group’s hip-hop heavy sound, unveiling enjoyable, quick verses that showcase their stream. These segments are plenty of enjoyable. Their freewheeling power works nicely over the old-school manufacturing — notably throughout verse two. This jogs my memory of the group’s debut-era work, notably 2021’s Disharmony: Break Out mini album.

Sadly, this potential is wasted on an underwhelming refrain. Sure… we’re chanting once more… identical to so many different boy teams in 2025. There are solely so some ways you possibly can chant, and when you hear sufficient choruses like this all of them mix into one cloying (and frustratingly predictable) mess. I get why Ok-pop businesses do that. It’s a lot simpler to chant and dance than sing and dance. However as a purely musical expertise, DUH!‘s centerpiece doesn’t provide a lot to look ahead to. It’s one other instance of P1Harmony pulling me in solely to let me go moments later.

Grade: C