When you grasp round Ok-pop fandom lengthy sufficient, you’ll know that some truths are absolute. For instance, when an company publicizes {that a} boy group is showcasing a “new” sound or picture, it virtually at all times means they’re performing some type of darkish and/or braggadocious hip-hop. It virtually by no means means they’re doubling down on melody or choosing a brighter vitality. That’s simply how it’s with companies and their restricted musical imaginations. That is all to say, Treasure’s latest mini album didn’t go down the route I’d hoped for (it’s just about all darkish and/or braggadocious hip-hop), however I’ve discovered myself warming to title monitor If I anyway. What can I say? The little synth squiggles that interface with every refrain tickle my ears in a pleasing means.

Following If I, the fellows have unveiled a music video for sub-unit HYUNHAYO, consisting of rappers Hyunsuk, Haruto, and Yoshi. This occurs to be the opposite music on the EP I take pleasure in, even when only a bit. At its greatest, Nally-Na has the swaggering silliness of an outdated Block B monitor. This boisterous vitality goes a good distance towards promoting a music referred to as “Nally-Na” and should you flip your mind off and give up to the clobbering, cumbersome beat you’ll in all probability have a very good time.

The true disgrace is, Nally-Na grows a lot stronger throughout its last moments when a contrasting synth texture arrives to interrupt up the monotony. I want extra of the music stretched its palette on this means. A repetitive “Nally-na, we prefer to occasion” hook is nothing to jot down residence about. Like many of the music, it’s about as apparent as might be. But when all we’re doing right here is reheating tropes, these ones are mildly satisfying in the proper state of mind.

Grade: B-