Song Review: ITZY Release Japanese Single "Algorhythm" And WE;NA Come Back With "Baby Step"

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ITZY - Algorhythm 

Release Info & Mini Bio 

ITZY, the currently four-member girl-group under JYP Entertainment that debuted on February 12, 2019 released today on May 15, 2024 their third Japanese single album "Algorhythm" with the same-titled song serving as the album's title track. The album will contain, like usually, two new tracks and the instrumental versions of them. "Algorhythm" is the follow-up to the group's eighth Korean mini album "Born To Be" that was released on January 8, 2024. The physical album on a CD will be released on six versions: one Standard edition, one First Press Limited Edition and four member-specific Midzy Japan Fan Club Editions. 

Track List 

  1. "Algorhythm" 
  2. "No Biggie" 
  3. "Algorhythm (Inst.)" 
  4. "No Biggie (Inst.)" 

ITZY - Algorhythm

Review 

Member Lia is still on hiatus due to symptoms of extreme tension and anxiety, since it was first announced on September 18, 2023, and did not participate in the album. The song is properly bright, colorful and quirky for a Japanese release but it is not especially catchy and memorable. At times if feels too generic and bland and most importantly it doesn't have any of that ITZY character and signature energy. On top of that, the message of the song clashes with its sound. The track is all about reinforcing individuality and identify and at the same time it sounds heavily formulaic and mass-produced, as if it was made to appeal to generic pop fans worldwide. 


We;Na (위나) - Baby Step 

Release Info & Mini Bio 

We;Na, the four-member girl group under RBC Amusement that debuted on September 5, 2022 with the digital single "Like Psycho", made a comeback today on May 15, 2024 with their first mini album "Step like We;Na" and the song "Baby Step" as the album's title track. The album will contain nine tracks, but the physical release on a CD will only be available through special events. This album is the follow-up to the group's second digital single "Queen" that was released on June 19, 2023. 

Track List 

  1. "Baby Step" 
  2. "Valhalla" 
  3. "Queen" 
  4. "Like Psycho (싸이코라도 좋아)" 
  5. "Baby, Like it" (Doa & Euna duet) 
  6. "Wind (바람)" (Yeonseo & Wony duet) 
  7. "Time after Time" (Wony solo) 
  8. "Baby Step (Inst.)" 
  9. "Time after Time (Inst.)" 
We;Na (위나) - Baby Step

Review 

RBC Amusement for the past year has been promoting the group only through solo activities, sub-units like Yeonseo & Wony and project groups like Puzzle (of which the sub-unit Yeonseo & Wony is a member). It is nice knowing that the original group is still active. The song tries to convey that early summer vibe where everything feels possible and the good times are about to start, placing the girls in beaches, pools and theme parks filled with bright, pastel colors and positive attitude. 




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