Kiki's 'Delulu Pack' is an experimental album with a theme of freedom.
Kim Chang-wan Band, Youngpasi, and WHEEB also presented new musical ventures.
[TVDaily K-Pop Team] In the last week of January, groups Kiki, Youngpasi, and WHEEB launched new albums, marking the start of their promotional activities. Additionally, Kim Chang-wan's band's latest single and a collaborative album by Heize and Giriboy were also released.
◆ Kiki - 'Delulu Pack' (Release date: January 26)
Kiki released their second mini-album 'Delulu Pack', featuring the title track '404' among a total of six tracks. The album is themed around 'The current me', expressing Kiki's wish to exist freely. It cleverly reinterpret the error code '404 Not Found' into a song about the freedom of existing without coordinates, set over upbeat UK house and garage sound.
◆ Kim Chang-wan Band - 'Seventy' (Release date: January 27)
The new single 'Seventy' by Kim Chang-wan Band includes the title track of the same name alongside 'I Love You'. Combining folk and power ballad elements with psychedelic and progressive rock, this song encapsulates Kim Chang-wan's deep insights and reflections. Particularly, 'I Love You' features a middle school choir in a pop-rock genre that transcends generations.
◆ Youngpasi - 'VISA / Pilot3' (Release date: January 27)
Youngpasi's single 'VISA / Pilot3' consists of the title track 'VISA' and 'Pilot3', featuring raw Gen Z emotions in a lazy genre. The song incorporates experiences from various international stages. 'Pilot3' expresses the ambition of flying freely as 'music's pilot' over warm jazz hip-hop.
◆ WHEEB - 'ROCK THE NATION' (Release date: January 29)
WHEEB's first mini-album 'ROCK THE NATION' includes the title track alongside four other songs. The album defines WHEEB's team identity and proclaims their new direction, emphasizing a solid sound with heavy kick, snare, and bass.
◆ Heize and Giriboy - 'An Doel Saram' (Release date: January 29)
The collaboration mini-album 'An Doel Saram' by Heize and Giriboy features the title track and a total of four songs. The title track expresses the bittersweet emotions of separation in R&B hip-hop ballad form, with both artists participating in the lyrics and composition.
The albums released this week showcase how each artist effectively conveys their unique identity and messages. Particularly, Kiki's 'Delulu Pack' reflects their aspiration for freedom this year while unapologetically demonstrating a willingness to experiment musically. The title track '404' offers freshness, solidifying their originality.
Kim Chang-wan Band's 'Seventy' is a sunny composition that sings about life and time, resonating with cross-generational sentiments. The inclusion of a middle school choir adds a layered narrative that captures both sophistication and emotional resonance, making it a well-crafted piece.
Youngpasi's 'VISA' and 'Pilot3' directly reflect the emotions of today's youth, breaking musical boundaries with a blend of graceful jazz and hip-hop sound. Their bold attempts to represent the voices of the younger generation deserve significant attention.
This article is KOSTAR’s reinterpretation of a story originally reported by TVDaily.
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