𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐖𝐈𝐓𝐂𝐇 𝐇𝐔𝐍𝐓

☆. BACKGROUND !

Released on 12 APRIL 2024, SOOEASY is the title track off of BONNIE’s third full album, WICKED GAMES. The video follows the WITCH part of her concept and chronologically follows the events of OF THE WEST.

☆. SCENE 1 !

the video starts off with BONNIE falling from the sky, eyes closed, in the same outfit from the final scene in the MR VAMPIRE music video, setting this video as a direct follow up

☆. SCENE 2 !

BONNIE lands on a giant board where all the pieces are people but she is the only one dressed in red. she is visibly confused and looks around for answers. the pieces march around the board, controlled by someone sitting in a chair so high, their face is not visible from the ground.

☆. SCENE 3 !

this is where a group dance scene happens. BONNIE tries to escape in a room that starts off dark but suddenly a spotlight is cast on her. other players appear and carry out the choreography

SCENE 4 !

more dance scenes here. scenes set in the maze include either group dances or BONNIE running through the cards trying to find her way out, this time dressed in black and white while everyone else is in red

☆. SCENE 5 !

☆. TRACKLIST !

01. INTRO : ILLSN II ── setting the tone for the album, this intro establishes the theme of people not being able to let go of each other. no matter how hard they try, they have been captivated and there is nothing they can do about it.

02. NBDY KNOWS ── in this second song, BONNIE talks about pursuing someone while everyone else is none the wiser. when asked if the song was about a real secret relationship she was in and she just laughed. the rnb sound made it a fan favourite song.

03. TRUE STORY ── although she has not said so explicitly, many speculate that this song is about her and her former company / ceo and it wouldn’t be the first time she’d sung about it. from the perspective of a now ended relationship, she sings about not caring about being treated like a villain for another person because she knows the truth of what they were like when they were together.

04. BAD BOY ── the song may be about the singer falling in love with a nonchalant boy who is kind of rude, but BONNIE clarified on live with a laugh: “i only like people who are nice to me”. it is a fun and catchy song that she promoted alongside the title track for two weeks and it managed to bring home 3 music show wins.

05. SOOEASY ── this album’s title track marks the first collaboration between BONNIE and ZION.T. the song follows BONNIE as she talks to her potential lover about how easy it would be for her to have them if she wanted.

06. LOVE WAR (FEAT. YEONJUN OF TXT) ── when the tracklist was announced and fans saw that YEONJUN was featured on a song, the internet lost its mind. the song tells the story of a love gone sour where it seems like all the two partners do is fight and argue, despite being happy once.

07. THE BOY IS MINE ── in this fun, dance pop track, BONNIE sings a rather sexy song stating her claim on a boy. the track interpolates the iconic BRANDY and MONICA song of the same name. surprising fans by speaking so frankly about a man, and just being an overall great song, it went viral almost instantly.

08. BLACK PEARL ── hidden behind a relaxing city pop beat that just makes you want to dance lies lyrics sad enough to make you cry. in it, BONNIE questions why her lover even likes her when she believes she’s ugly and too hurt for them, to the point where she begs them to just leave her alone.

09. EUNOIA ── following a somber song about not feeling deserving of love, EUNOIA is about two people who are just perfect for each other. they are the best for each other and when they are together. this is another example of how BONNIE chooses to tell stories not in chronological order. where does this bright, bubbly love song fit in the grand scheme of the album?

10. BLUE FLAME ── using blue fire as a metaphor, this song is about knowing something is dangerous or bad but choosing to do it anyway because it is so enticing. fans theorise that BONNIE could be talking about “the relationship”.

11. SOS ── once again telling this love story completely out of order, BONNIE sings about how she knows falling for this person is a bad idea but she just can’t help it and needs to be saved. when talking about it, she said: “it’s really just me being dramatic about — hm — i guess a crush. crushes are the worst! and they ruin my life!”

12. GENIE ── it is a very bright and fun song, produced by kpop legends B.E.P, however, because of its placement on the album, there is something disconcerting about it. BONNIE sings about being her lover’s “genie”, that whatever they desire, they can find it within her. but because she already expressed the insecurities she feels within a relationship, her willingness to be this person’s “dream girl” just seems sad.

☆. ERA HIGHLIGHTS !

── 𖤐 ⋆ㅤㅤㅤthe album was a roaring success on all accounts. from the moment promotions ended for THE GOOD WITCH to its actual release, the public had been anticipating this album for months and she did not disappoint. at the time of its release, it sold 890,00 copies and made it onto the BILLBOARD 200 chart. THE BOY IS MINE made it onto the HOT 100 and peaked at 27

── 𖤐 ⋆ㅤㅤㅤ YEONJUN joined BONNIE in performing LOVE WAR on INKIGAYO 240414 which was a surprise for the fans as he was not present for her pre-recording. when he walked out onto the stage, the crowd went insane, BONNIE had to hold back a smile. it was a fun moment for both of them and the fans loved it. the chemistry between the two of them had them trending online for weeks

── 𖤐 ⋆ㅤㅤㅤas they do with every release the other has, P1HARMONY had a listening party live when the album dropped. they reacted to and loved every song, obviously, making jokes here and there that only friends can make but it was when THE BOY IS MINE that stood out. for reasons fans chalked up to older brothers teasing their younger sister, as the song played, the members could not stop giggling and nudging each other, but especially JIUNG

── 𖤐 ⋆ㅤㅤㅤspeaking of TBIM, the speculations on who the song could be about were rampant. they were simultaneously invasive yet ridiculous. while majority of BONNIE’s fanbase is respectful and tries not to engage with rumours, a few fans were convinced this was confirmation that she had a boyfriend. every moment she ever shared with a guy was overanalysed to the moon and back

── 𖤐 ⋆ㅤㅤㅤBONNIE went on LEE MUJIN SERVICE for the first time and stunned not only him, but the whole band with her musical knowledge. she brought her violin and played THE LAST ROSS OF SUMMER, a notoriously hard song