It’s been a really sluggish week in Okay-pop, which implies I’m turning my eye to “particular movies” within the absence of correct comebacks. Miyeon’s Sky Strolling was first launched all the way in which again in December 2024, however has now been repurposed as a tourism marketing campaign for Macau. So whereas I missed the observe final 12 months, this promotion (and digital launch) has me diving in for the primary time.
Whereas I don’t discover Sky Strolling to be a profession standout, its uplifting pop/rock sound is sort of enjoyable and refreshingly uncomplicated. The track isn’t gimmicky sufficient to be an i-dle title observe, however that enables Miyeon to easily chill out into the observe and ship a heat, partaking efficiency. Her vocal flits between highly effective and lightweight, hitting a couple of good peaks as excessive notes pepper the melody.
Talking of melodies, Sky Strolling isn’t very memorable on this regard. Its refrain unfurls with a way of granduer that matches the anthemic chug of the instrumental and an gratifying post-chorus provides a little bit of oomph, however largely the track colours inside anticipated traces. It’s designed as a nice balm and works nicely in that regard. Don’t anticipate greater than a breezy business movie and also you’ll doubtless be charmed.
| Hooks | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Longevity | 8 |
| Bias | 8 |
| RATING | 7.75 |
Grade: C+
