We’ve formally reached the purpose the place quite a few Boys II Planet contestants begin to launch their first post-show music. Simply this week, we’ve had the pre-debut of ALPHA DRIVE ONE, a long-awaited comeback for individuals VERIVERY and the solo debut of Chuei Li Yu, who got here in tenth place through the sequence’ finale. My solely questions stays: will Woollim Leisure abruptly bear in mind they’re an idol company and be a part of the celebration to present DRIPPIN a comeback?
Chuei Li Yu is a Taiwanese singer, however makes his Korean debut in the present day. Proper off the bat, the title “UxYOUxU” obtained a chuckle out of me. It’s so nonsensical but utterly over-the-top. In different phrases, it’s prime Ok-pop. Sadly, the tune itself is much much less memorable. Solo materials may be troublesome until you’re a longtime idol branching out out of your group. As a rule, businesses supply their solo male artists a slinky, Taemin-lite monitor however UxYOUxU doesn’t even go that far.
As a substitute, Li Yu is saddled with a plonky beat, irritating whistled post-chorus hook and melodies that vacillate between ethereal nothingness and excitable chanting. UxYOUxU develops a couple of good moments of construct throughout its pre-choruses, however in any other case this appears like placeholder product launched to increase momentum moderately than make any creative assertion. Thus far, the Boys II Planet machine is placing out — at the least on a musical degree.
| Hooks | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Longevity | 7 |
| Bias | 7 |
| RATING | 6.75 |
Grade: D+