Song Review: LE SSERAFIM Release English Single "Perfect Night" And CHUU (LOONA) Releases New MV For "Hitchhiker"

LE SSERAFIM (르세라핌) - Perfect Night 

Review

"Perfect Night" may be just a catchy and simple K-pop song, but it also happens to be one of the best K-Pop songs this year. Its melodies are straightforward and simple, making it a pleasant listen for fans of their smooth and guitar-driven sound. It features the group's trademark moodiness and catchiness and soft vocals. 

"Perfect Night" also features an 80s aesthetic and has the potential to be a successor to famous retro girl group tracks like Twice's "I Can't Stop Me". However, the song falls within the subdued era of K-pop, focusing on the understated musings of a party yet to happen or one that has already passed. The unobtrusive beat is there but it is not going further, keeping the same tempo throughout the whole track. The airy and ephemeral atmosphere highlights the girls' voices, and the layered arrangements are enjoyable but not very memorable. The song, however, ends feeling a little monotonous and struggles to generate any passion. Overall, "Perfect Night", even though is a really great song, is also what we call a "firework", a song that will burn bright for a little while, but will end up being forgotten very fast. 

Release Info & Mini Bio

LE SSERAFIM, the five-member girl group under Source Music that originally debuted as six on May 2, 2022 with their first mini album "Fearless", released their first English digital single today on October 27, 2023 titled "Perfect Night". This single is the follow-up to the group's second Japanese single "Unforgiven" that was released on  August 23, 2023 and their first Korean studio album "Unforgiven" that was released on May 1, 2023. 

CHUU (츄) - Hitchhiker 

Review 

Chuu embarked on a solo journey with her first mini-album, "Howl", that was released just ten days ago and whose last track was "Hitchhiker". The song, a medium synth-pop track, features a rhythmic melody that stands out, with Chuu's vocals expressing her search for identity on an unfamiliar planet.

The music video for "Hitchhiker" presents Chuu on a solo trip, exploring both real and dreamy sights, and coupled with the song, creates a narrative of self-discovery and exploration, a journey to find one's true self in the gentle silence. The lyrics of "Hitchhiker" are a poetic exploration of self-discovery and the beauty of having one's own world, while the song's melody and rhythm, combined with Chuu's vocals, create a captivating musical journey.

"Hitchhiker" is a testament to Chuu's versatility as an artist, showcasing her ability to carry a song as a solo artist while still maintaining the charm and charisma that she used to bring to LOONA. The song, along with the rest of the 'Howl' mini-album, is a promising start to Chuu's solo career.

Release Info & Mini Bio 

CHUU released a new music video today on October 27, 2023 for her song "Hitchhiker" from her solo debut mini album "Howl" that was released on October 18, 2023. This is the third music video from this album.