Properly… look who’s again! I (together with everybody else) assumed DXMON had pale into the Okay-pop ether. They haven’t launched new materials since 2024 and for a gaggle of their stature that’s normally a tacit disbandment or on the very least an “indefinite hiatus.” Nonetheless, right this moment they’ve shock launched new single SSS (She’s Candy & Bitter).
I’ve at all times thought DXMON was very proficient however marred by inconsistent materials that made their musical id a bit unclear. SSS once more appears like nothing they’ve launched to date, however given the prolonged hiatus a musical reinvention might be sensible. This performs round with loads of well-known boy group tropes however does so in an thrilling manner. The hip-hop percussion is bolstered by the fixed presence of electrical guitar, which injects nice texture and elevates the drama. Better of all, SSS‘s construction permits the track to develop, making time for a standout bridge that segues right into a dynamic finale. This whole phase is commonly jettisoned from Okay-pop nowadays, so any track that retains it earns additional marks from me.
I’m additionally compelled by the vocal efficiency in SSS. The track opts for full-on singing all through, climaxing in a protracted, highly effective notice on the finish of the bridge. This model of singing has turn out to be so uncommon in Okay-pop that it feels extremely refreshing. In another period, SSS may danger fading into the background. However in 2026, the monitor stands out in one of the best ways.
| Hooks | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Longevity | 9 |
| Bias | 9 |
| RATING | 8.5 |
Grade: B