Final 12 months, it was reported that 9 Muses would possibly be regrouping for a reunion comeback. I’d like to see it, as their discography is one among Ok-pop’s most underrated gems. However a 12 months later, it appears that evidently the information may need been a pipe dream — and judging by current returns from teams like Infinite and Kara, it’s unlikely they might retain the manufacturing that made them superb within the first place. So within the meantime, we’ll make do with solo releases.
Park Gyeongree is a longstanding member of the group, becoming a member of in 2012 simply as 9 Muses had been discovering their Sweetune-produced groove. She’s launched a number of singles since 2017, however Cherry marks a comeback after three years and her first work beneath new company Label Sayu. It’s a subdued return, floating alongside a comfortable, rhythmic instrumental. Her vocals glide with easy poise, injecting an ethereal texture that works nicely with this fashion of tune. The melodies are slight, however the verses have a satisfying circulation that feels nearly conversational. I don’t know that I’ll ever return to this just because it’s not a sound I want, however I respect what Cherry‘s doing and Gyeongree pulls it off nicely.
| Hooks | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Longevity | 8 |
| Bias | 7 |
| RATING | 7.5 |
Grade: C