Song Review: TRI.BE Makes A Comeback With "Diamond", IU Comes Back With "Shopper", MOON BYUL Releases "TOUCHIN&MOVIN" And BIBI Releases MV For "Sugar Rush"

TRI.BE - Diamond 

Release Info & Mini Bio 

TRI.BE, the six-member girl group under TR Entertainment and Mellow Entertainment, that made their debut on February 17, 2021, made a comeback today n February 20, 2024 with their fourth single album "Diamond" and the same-titled song as the single's title track. The single album will contain two tracks and the physical release on a CD will come out in two versions:  Standard and VVS version. This single is the follow-up to the group's first special single "The Little Drummer Girls" that was released on November 28, 2023. 

Track List

1. "Diamond"
2. "Run" 

Review 

TRI.BE once again stay true to their original concept releasing a bubbly and uplifting song with a super-catchy chorus that makes it hard for anyone to dislike. The production is great allowing all their different voices to have in impact and the MV is bright and colorful as it should be, but the composition isn't striking enough to help them reach a new level in popularity. 

IU - Shopper 

Release Info & Mini Bio 

IU, the singer-songwriter and actress currently under EDAM Entertainment, made her official comeback today on February 20, 2024 with her sixth mini album "The Winning" and the release of the album's second title track "Shopper". This mini album will contain five tracks of which the ballad "Love wins all" has been already pre-released on January 24, 2024 and the other title track "Holssi" was pre-released on February 14, 2024. This album is the follow-up to her ninth digital single "Strawberry Moon" that was released on October 18, 2021 (excluding of course the pre-released tracks). The physical release on a CD will come out in two versions:  I Win and U Win version. 

Track List 

1. "Shopper"
2. "Holssi (홀씨)"
3. "Shh.." (feat. Hyein, Joe Won Sun & Special Narr.)
4. "Love Wins All"
5. "I Stan U (관객이 될게)" 

Review 

The second title track of IU's newest album is another dreamy, magical song with a music video to match, delving into themes about consumerism, material possessions and the pursuit of happiness through shopping. Musically it is an electro-pop song with a prominent and catchy synth-bass that culminates with an explosive chorus that allows IU to shine and showcase her musical diversity. 

Moon Byul (문별) - TOUCHIN&MOVIN 

Release Info & Mini Bio 

Moon Byul, the singer-songwriter and actress under RBW and member of the girl group MAMAMOO and its sub-unit MAMAMOO+, made her comeback today with her first full-length album "Starlit of Muse" and the song "TOUCHIN&MOVIN" as the album's title track. The album will contain twelve tracks and the physical release on a CD will come out in three versions: Photobook, Museum and Limited version. This album is the follow-up to Moon Byul's first special single album "The Present" that was released on December 22, 2022. 

Track List 

1. "Intro : WWUD (What Would You Do?)" 
2. "Think About" 
3. "Touchin&Movin" 
4. "Like a Fool" 
5. "Attention Seeker" 
6. "Nolto" (feat. Hanhae) 
7. "After Sunset (그런 밤)" 
8. "Timeline" 
9. "Dark Romance" 
10. "Gold"  
11. "Memories" (feat. ONEWE)  
12. "Without (겁이나)"  

Review 

Moon Byul went the exact same way with IU today by releasing a groovy and up-lifting city-pop track with a very prominent synth-bass and disco, funk and retro-pop undertones. This song is proof that Moon Byul is not only an excellent rapper but a capable and versatile all-around singer capable of mastering any genre. 

BIBI (비비) - Sugar Rush 

Release Info & Mini Bio 

BIBI, the singer-songwriter under Feel GHood Music and 88rising that debuted on May 15, 2019, released today on February 20, 2024 a new music video for her song "Sugar Rush" from her latest, 14th digital single "Bam Yang Gang (밤양갱)" that was released a week ago on February 13, 2024. 

In a totally unexpected way the music video features cameo appearances from SOYEON from the girl-group (G)I-DLE and Choi Yena (former member of IZ*ONE and currently one of the most popular soloists).