Song Review: DREAMCATCHER Make Another Epic Comeback With "OOTD" And ICU Come Back With "Anti-Hero"

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Dreamcatcher (드림캐쳐) - OOTD 

Review 

"OOTD" represents the confidence of a mature group and showcases their powerful, signature rock sound. Like all of Dreamcatcher's title tracks, "OOTD" blends rock/metal elements with EDM beats into the melody, helping it stand out from mainstream K-pop music. Dreamcatcher's distinct sound and performance, as well as its connection to their previous storylines and concepts is here once again. 

"OOTD" is a satirical song and the music video follows suit, as it contains hints that indicate a deeper meaning to both the song and the music video. The ultra-glamorous visuals are simply there for the sake of the storyline. The music casually parodies your typical K-pop girl-crush MVs, with members pretending to be arrogant and self-involved in the main narrative. True to the theme, Handong is seen standing in a room surrounded by mirrors and Yoohyeon obsessively taking selfies, implying that they are obsessed with their looks to the point that it is not healthy. The use of photo-editing tools as special effects further emphasizes the theme of breaking apart the illusion, creating an image that is not real. 

In conclusion, Dreamcatcher are back with another epic, heavy masterpiece that is as catchy and powerful as any of their pervious releases. True to form since their debut the girls once again deliver an anthem for the new generation.

Release Info & Mini Bio 

Dreamcatcher, the seven-member girl group under Dreamcatcher Company that debuted on January 13, 2017 with the single "Nightmare", made a comeback today on November 22, 2023 with their ninth mini album "Villains" and the song "OOTD" as the albums' title track. The acronym "OOTD" stands for "Outfit Of The Day". The album will contain five tracks and the physical release on a CD will come out in five versions: one Limited Edition (C version) and four Normal versions (U, R, S and E), This album is the follow-up to the group's first English special digital single "Bonvoyage (Farewell Ver.)" that was released on September 14, 2023 and their eighth mini album "Apocalypse: From Us" that was released on May 24, 2023. 

Track List 

  1. "Intro : This My Fashion"
  2. "OOTD"
  3. "Rising"
  4. "Shatter"
  5. "We Are Young"

ICU (아이씨유) - ANTI - HERO 

Review

"Anti-Hero" is a very enjoyable modern-EDM song with the usual K-pop twist. The song showcases a new, more mature sound and concept for ICU, compared to their previous bright and cute releases, blending your usual EDM sound with energetic hip-hip. The music video features the members in sleek outfits dancing to a powerful choreography, while the visuals and styling reflect the "anti-hero" theme. Lyrically, "Anti Hero" expresses the inner conflict and duality of portraying yourself as a hero to the world while feeling like an anti-hero struggling inside. Lines like "This huge puzzle inside me, on this plausible, unfamiliar path" convey this sentiment. 

Overall, "Anti-Hero" is a bold musical step forward for ICU that allows the members to showcase their fierce and charismatic sides. With its addictive hook and meaningful message, "Anti-Hero" leaves listeners excited for what's to come on ICU's forthcoming first mini album. Since ICU come from a very small company they won't garner much attention, but don't be fooled, the group is talented and its music is great! 

Release Info & Mini Bio

ICU is a four-member girl group under Liz Entertainment. The group made its debut on October 22, 2019 with the digital single "Cupid". and made a comeback on November 20, 2023 with their third digital single "Anti - Hero". This single is the follow-up to the group's second digital single "Look At Me" that was released on May 14, 2021. 

Track List 

  1. "Anti Hero"
  2. "Anti Hero (Inst.)" 



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