Final yr, it was reported that 9 Muses may be regrouping for a reunion comeback. I’d like to see it, as their discography is certainly one of Ok-pop’s most underrated gems. However a yr later, evidently the information may need been a pipe dream — and judging by current returns from teams like Infinite and Kara, it’s unlikely they might retain the manufacturing that made them wonderful within the first place. So within the meantime, we’ll make do with solo releases.
Park Gyeongree is a longstanding member of the group, becoming a member of in 2012 simply as 9 Muses have been discovering their Sweetune-produced groove. She’s launched a number of singles since 2017, however Cherry marks a comeback after three years and her first work underneath new company Label Sayu. It’s a subdued return, floating alongside a tender, rhythmic instrumental. Her vocals glide with easy poise, injecting an ethereal texture that works properly with this fashion of track. The melodies are slight, however the verses have a satisfying circulation that feels virtually conversational. I don’t know that I’ll ever return to this just because it’s not a sound I favor, however I admire what Cherry‘s doing and Gyeongree pulls it off properly.
| Hooks | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Longevity | 8 |
| Bias | 7 |
| RATING | 7.5 |
Grade: C
