Sungmin has discovered a snug area of interest in trot music, a sound that’s nonetheless extremely popular in Korea. And with SM Leisure set to debut a trot boyband of their very own, the style appears poised for much more of a resurgence. In my view, I respect an important trot monitor (particularly when carried out dwell) however very hardly ever play them alone. The flashy Yo.Yo.Yo. (요.요.요.) is an effective instance of this duality. It’s an important hear however not one thing I’d probably return to.
Sungmin’s voice matches this style like a glove, bending round notes to offer that basic trot sound. The melodies are very anticipated, riffing on acquainted buildings. This offers Yo.Yo.Yo. the sensation of consolation meals. When you have even the slightest curiosity in trot music, that is prone to attraction to you. There’s good vitality, good humor and a catchy hook repeated usually. Nonetheless, I’d love to listen to what Sungmin might do if he merged trot with different genres in the way in which that Hong Jinyoung was in a position to cross over within the mid-to-late 2010’s.
| Hooks | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Longevity | 8 |
| Bias | 7 |
| RATING | 7.5 |
Grade: C