Lychee

NewJeans did it again!

First of all, I love their concept so much. I think they're my most played artist this year, I looped this EP a crazy amount of times.

I really dislike how short it is though. Not a single bridge? Cool With You could've had a great bridge. Don't even get me on how Get Up is an interlude, I'm so mad it's not a full song, it's the only interlude ever I didn't skip.

I'm actually not sure what the title track for this comeback is, but I'll go with—

Super Shy

I love this, their voices sounded so sweet in this song! Especially Hanni and Minji really shined in this song. The choreography is also so cute!

I can't stop singing the "you don't even know my name, do ya?" part, it's so enticing :D

10/10

New Jeans

Again IT'S TOO SHORT but I really like this actually, even though it's my least favorite track from this album, though it's not saying much considering I love them all very much. Also the music video is so cute!

9/10 should've been longer but it's cute

ETA

Here comes my favorite track on the album! I looped this so much THE RAP IS SO COOL ESPECIALLY DANIELLE'S LINES I love the "so dazzlingly, honestly, between us, he's been totally lying, yeah" part sm it's the one I just CAN'T resist singing

NewJeans music is always so good!

100/10

Cool With You

I love this very much but I don't have many words for it. It's very ethereal, I don't know how else to describe it :D

10/10

Get Up

Too short too short I need a full version ASAP (haha get it?). SERIOUSLY THOUGH I NEED A FULL VERSION ITS SO BEAUTIFUL!

10/10

ASAP

Someone said ASAP should've been an interlude and Get Up a full track and I really agree tbh. Not that I don't like it, but I would love to trade it in for Get Up full version.

Second least favorite but sometimes I just find myself going "just for a minute (tiktoktiktoktiktoktiktoktiktoktiktok)"

9/10

Ranking

ETA

Super Shy

Cool With You

Get Up

ASAP

New Jeans

Overall

don't expect detailed explanations for each song lol

An 11 songs album! I almost thought Starship will go the Blackpink way with IVE, releasing barely any songs and keeping the public desperate (it would've been a fail if they did that anyway lol).

It's actually really good! It has a very IVE vibe, if that makes sense? Like the thing that makes IVE stand out, it's oozing from this, it's beautiful.

Starting with the title track —

I AM

It's BEAUTIFUL, it's everything I wanted and more! Also Liz finally got her lines!! I saw someone say that Starship gave her too little lines in Kitsch on purpose to start a scandal, to get people anticipating IVE's album, and I completely agree with that.

Liz's part in the second verse is my favorite, in the MV too it gives a very luxurious vibe and I LOVE that. Leeseo's parts are really good too, though, I never noticed just how good her vocals are.

THE ENDING CHORUS WAS LIT, THE LINE "I hope you'd be someone's dream come true" IT JUST I JUST LOVE IT

Overall song: 10/10

Blue Blood

Is it just me or does it sound like it could be in a Hindi movie?? Total vibes, I love it sm! It makes me want to dance, like slow and cool moves. It's not a song I will seek out, but not one I would skip. Overall a pretty strong intro!

Overall song: 9/10

Kitsch

I like the vibes, and beat drop as well! I've made a separate post on it so I won't say much except that it's good, I like it

Overall song: 9/10

Lips

I love this track so so so so much, like I've looped it so many times. Heard "my lips don't lie" and my immediate thought was "my hips don't lie" lol

It's a fun song and the "I'll be I'll be I'll be honest" part and the rap are my favorite!! this is the kind of rap I like!

Overall song: 10/10

Heroine

Yujin wrote this!?!? Of course it's amazing! The ooh na na na na part is the highlight, and it's incredible!

Overall song: 9/10

Mine

WONYOUNG WROTE THIS, AND ITS INCREDIBLE! 1:27—1:34 is the best part "ah, mine, mm" THERES JUST SOMETHING ABOUT IT, I LOVE IT SM

I like too many songs with the name mine ahaha

Overall song: 10/10 <3

섬찟 (Hypnosis)

The vibes are quite unique! I didn't like it at first, and the rap is still not my vibe, and it's a little forgettable, but it's not bad per say.

Overall song: 7/10

NOT YOUR GIRL

A fun summer song, we can never have too many of those! I love it, it's forgettable and doesn't stand out of course but it's happy so it's cool!

Overall song: 8/10

궁금해 (Next Page)

Took me a bit of a moment to remember which song it was ahaha I think looking at how incredible the other songs on this album are, this just fell short in the grand scheme of things. But otherwise it's really good honestly! I think if it was on a smaller album I would like it more

Overall song: 8/10

Cherish

yeah che-e-e-rish

I love it

Somehow was so low on the album but stands out so much, I love it

Overall song: 9/10

Shine With Me

And another song Wonyoung wrote! I like it! Probably not as much as Mine but still a lot! I think it started too abruptly? The important thing is that it's not forgettable and the lyrics are so sweet <3 it's beautiful

Of course he was amazing, he's Jimin!

When the pre-single 'Set Me Free Pt.2' came out, I thought that for sure I wouldn't like the album (because the sound was quite different from what I expected) but then I saw the title track trailer and, nevermind, guess I'll love it after all.

And love it I did! I listened to Like Crazy... like crazy. It was everything I love in one, somehow! This is my favorite BTS solo song now, I love My Time but Like Crazy just has to take the crown. It's the best.

Like Crazy

It started out mellow and built it's beat from there, the "watch me go" part always gets me hyped up. The ending is forever my favorite part though, I sing along to it without a fail. Everything about this song just makes me listen to it again and again, and don't even get started on the MV! It's fun and the visuals are just divine.

Overall song: 11/10

Face-off

I think this is what I expected from the album after listening to Set Me Free Pt.2. It's actually good! I like the shift that the beginning took, even though I can't tell the purpose of it. It's nice! I don't have much to say but it's definitely a vibe :D

Overall song : 9/10

Alone

I think this song fits Jimin's voice very well, slow and soft. It's not a song I'd listen to just because I want to, but it's certainly good. I really like the sound effects in it, I don't know how to explain it, but the "day and night, repeated fall" part was so satisfying.

Overall song: 8/10

Set Me Free Pt.2

Of course I started liking it after it was all over my YT page.

Okay but really, I didn't expect to start liking it so much! I mean it's definitely not one of my favorites, but I listen to it and sing it for no reason, so I'll take that as a good sign! It also makes me want to dance, which is another good sign 💃

Overall song: 8.5/10

FACE

I think it was brilliant! Like Crazy is my new forever favorite solo song from BTS.

When I heard that Suga and IU may have a collab again, I was really excited!! I think their voices contrast nicely, where IU's voice is sugary and honey sweet, Suga's is deep and comforting. Eight was quite a masterpiece.

It was very different from what I expected. I expected a more vocal focused approach, like Eight, but it was a focus around rap and it was still good! I added it to my soft playlist, because it has very calm, soft evening day sort of vibes, I don't know how to explain it, it's probably only because of the MV.

It made me realize how much I like Suga singing! When I had listened to Seesaw, I really really liked the part where he sang, and it's the same case here, because my favorite part is the "I know I have to know" part. And IU's part right after it makes it even better, somehow.

The moment we've all been waiting for :D

Being part of Blackpink, the biggest k-pop girl group in the world, Jisoo is very popular. In fact, she's a fan favorite of blinks.

All the other members of Blackpink have long since had their solos, and the public has been excitedly waiting for Jisoo's turn, only to get disappointed again and again when no news showed up. But it finally happened! Jisoo's solo is here, and I'm here to give my opinions.

FLOWER

On the first listen I thought it was mid because it didn't really suit her voice. Listening over now, it's actually great! I still don't think it suit her voice, but it sure suits her style. Elegant but fun, that's her vibe.

The MV was amazing, the visuals and aesthetics are immaculate, as they always are with Jisoo. I liked the choreo too, the hand part was so satisfying.

Overall song : 9/10

All Eyes On Me

My favorite on the album! All Eyes On Me reminds me of Yeah Yeah Yeah—a little meaningless but a fun party song.

The "make me feel alive" part is my favorite! Her voice actually suits this song a lot. She really shines in this song because it's so her, you know?

Overall song : 10/10

ME

I knew Jisoo's solo would be great and it did not disappoint! It's fun and awesome, and I keep looping the choruses, just love it!

IVE are really a group that never disappoints with their music — and I'm happy to say, they hit again!

The chorus was awesome, first time I heard it I was surprised by how the tone immediately shifted, but it was a vibe. I really like the styling of the MV too, and I would love to wear Wonyoung's outfit, it's cute and trendy.

When I heard the rap it reminded me of the rap from Oh My God by (G)I-DLE, and I still keep thinking of it during the rap part.

For a pre single I think it's pretty strong! I'll be looking forward to the album. I don't personally stan IVE but I'm always waiting for their next comeback because they always outdo themselves.