We’ve formally reached the purpose the place quite a few Boys II Planet contestants begin to launch their first post-show music. Simply this week, we’ve had the pre-debut of ALPHA DRIVE ONE, a long-awaited comeback for individuals VERIVERY and the solo debut of Chuei Li Yu, who got here in tenth place throughout the collection’ finale. My solely questions stays: will Woollim Leisure all of a sudden keep in mind they’re an idol company and be part of the social gathering to offer DRIPPIN a comeback?
Chuei Li Yu is a Taiwanese singer, however makes his Korean debut at present. Proper off the bat, the title “UxYOUxU” bought a chuckle out of me. It’s so nonsensical but utterly over-the-top. In different phrases, it’s prime Okay-pop. Sadly, the music itself is much much less memorable. Solo materials might be tough until you’re a longtime idol branching out out of your group. Most of the time, businesses provide their solo male artists a slinky, Taemin-lite observe however UxYOUxU doesn’t even go that far.
As a substitute, Li Yu is saddled with a plonky beat, irritating whistled post-chorus hook and melodies that vacillate between ethereal nothingness and excitable chanting. UxYOUxU develops just a few good moments of construct throughout its pre-choruses, however in any other case this appears like placeholder product launched to increase momentum fairly than make any inventive assertion. To this point, the Boys II Planet machine is putting out — not less than on a musical degree.
| Hooks | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Longevity | 7 |
| Bias | 7 |
| RATING | 6.75 |
Grade: D+
