To me, new Korean/Japanese boy group KJRGL are most memorable as a result of their identify seems to be like somebody smashed their head on a keyboard and wrote down the ensuing nonsense. In actuality, “KJRGL” is an acronym for “Sort (of) Simply Proper Good Luck”, which is someway much more endearing. They’re beneath Sony Music Leisure Korea, however debut monitor Overture ~ The Blue Wave sees them performing in Japanese. Followers could acknowledge a pair members from Boys Planet and the second season of Japan’s Produce 101.

I’m assuming KJRGL would be the newest group to straddle the road between Japanese and Korean promotions, just like SM’s NCT Want. This makes them a little bit exhausting to categorise, however so long as the music hits I’m not too involved with language. With that in thoughts, Overture ~ The Blue Wave reveals promise however might use some polish. I just like the music’s propulsive synth environment. The manufacturing has a satisfying fullness that sweeps you off your ft. An unneeded breakdown within the second verse briefly upends this goodwill, however total the power stays excessive and thrilling.

I’m not as satisfied by Overture‘s high line. The melodies really feel overly busy, usually forcing the blokes’ voices into awkward phrasing that performs towards the swift focus of the instrumental. Regardless of this, the refrain is immediately catchy and has sufficient oomph to match the effusive synths. A couple of small tweaks right here and there would make a world of distinction, however I’m excited to listen to the place KJRGL go subsequent.

Grade: B-