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On the 15th of August 2023, the Why.. WHY are you so..? Video was released.

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On the 21st of August 2023, the Why.. Concept Film: Feeling MOODY video was released.

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On the 23rd of August 2023, the Why.. Concept Film: DAZED and confused Video was released.

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On the 27th of August 2023, the Why.. Track Spoiler: MISSING POSTER was released.

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On the 31st of August 2023, the 뭣 갈아 (But Sometimes) M/V Teaser was released.

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On the 4th of September 2023, the 뭣 갈아 (But Sometimes) M/V was released, along with the physical and digital release of their 1st mini album Why..

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뭣 갈아 (But Sometimes) won BOYNEXTDOOR 2 music show trophies, winning 1 on The Show and 1 on Show Champion.

Jaehyun, Taesan and Woonhak co-wrote on the lyrics for 돌아버리겠다 (But I Like You), Serenade, Crying, 뭣 갈아 (But Sometimes) and ABCDLOVE, with them also co-composing on 돌아버리겠다 (But I Like You), Crying, 뭣 갈아 (But Sometimes) and ABCDLOVE.

Taesan also co-composed on Serenade.

Why.. peaked at No.3 on the Circle Albums Chart, No.3 on the Oricon Albums Chart, No.65 on the UK Physical Albums Chart and No.3 on the Billboard World Albums Chart.

Circles Sales = 514,342+

Oricon Sales = 45,708+

Total Sales = 560,050+

*YouTube views correct at time of writing post*

The M/V for 뭣 갈아 (But Sometimes) has so far gained 34,752,960 million views, with the views continuing to increase.

Why.. was released in 8 versions: Dazed, Moody and 6 Letter versions.

Dazed and Moody are both set out in a box case and comes with the Cd, photobook, random postcard, folded poster, letter sticker sheet, film photo, random unit card and a random photo card.

The Letter versions are member based and are set out in an envelope case and comes with the Cd, stickers, folded lyrics poster, member based photo set and a random photo card.

All photobooks are different.

Track List

돌아버리겠다 (But I Like You)

One and Only

Serenade

Crying

뭣 갈아 (But Sometimes)

ABCDLOVE

I have Jaehyun's Letter version and I absolutely love the layout of the album, it's so cute. I've been hooked on BOYNEXTDOOR since their debut, I really liked their debut single, while I'm still not familiar with the members themselves, I really like and enjoy their music.

The album itself is really good, it's always good when a rookie group releases an album that's really catchy and makes you want to listen to it over and over again.

I really love the melody for 돌아버리겠다 (But I Like You). For me this song does not sound like it comes from a rookie group. Their vocal tones really fit perfectly with the melody as well as the tempo. I also love their vocals with the raps, it gives off a youthful feel and vibe.

돌아버리겠다 (But I Like You)

I was in love with One and Only from the very first listen, it's really fun and catchy. The chorus really got me hooked to both the song and the group. This is definitely the perfect track for them to debut with, it shows off their youthful and playful side, as well as showing that they have good vocal and rap skills.

One and Only

I love the guitar opening for Serenade, and I love how the tempo slows for this track, but it doesn't stop this track from being catchy.

Serenade

Crying is different from the previous tracks and has a different vibe, for me it gives off a more mature and serious vibe compared to the previous songs. Allowing them to show off their vocals and raps more. Also showing that they're a versatile group and won't stick to one genre or concept.

Crying

There something about the melody for 뭣 갈아 (But Sometimes) that sounds very reminiscent for me. This track was perfect for the title track as well as for their 1st comeback. It's slower than their debut but showcases how talented they are as a group.

뭣 갈아 (But Sometimes)

ABCDLOVE is really cute, I love the melody, it seems really simple, but for me it's their vocals and raps that really add to it.

ABCDLOVE

BOYNEXTDOOR were one of my favourite rookie groups to debut in 2023 and they've held my interest with each comeback. I can see this group going really far and being really successful. For me there is something about them that gives them a uniqueness, they have stable vocals for a group that's just debuted and they don't seem to be afraid of doing cute concepts, as well as showing us different sides and vibes to them. They don't seem like a group that's less than a year old, for me I feel like I've been a fan of them and their music for years.

I can't wait to see what twist and turns their career takes and how they'll keep blowing me away as well as keeping me a fan.

Were you a fan of Why..?

Do you have a physical copy?

Which version(s) did you get?

What were your thoughts on 뭣 갈아 (But Sometimes) being the title track?

Do you have a favourite track on the album?

Let me know in the comments below.

See you soon!

안녕

(Annyeong)

さようなら

(Sayonara)

再见

(ZaiJian)

Bye

Monday, 10 October 2022

Golden Child - Wish

Hello

안녕하세요

(Annyeonghaseyo)

こんにちは

(Konnichiwa)

你好

(Ni Hao)

Golden Child are a South Korean 10-member boy group formed by Woollim Entertainment and they debuted in August 2017. The group originally had 11 members but member Jaeseok left the group for health reasons in early 2018

The members are:

Daeyeol

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Jangjun

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Tag

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Seungmin

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Jaehyun

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Jibeom

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Donghyun

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Joochan

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Bomin

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Wish is Golden Child's 3rd mini album.

On the 14h of October 2018, the Comeback Teaser was released.

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On the 20th of October 2018, the Genie Teaser (Short Ver.) was released.

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On the 24th of October 2018, the M/V for Genie was released, along with the physical and digital release of their 3rd mini album Wish.

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Lee Jangjun and Tag co-wrote on lyrics for 너 (Eyes On You), 너만 보인다 (I See U), 들어봐 줄래 (Listen), 넌 모를 거야 (YTMOB(You Turn Me On Baby)), Would U Be My and title track Genie.

Wish peaked at No.3 on the Gaon Albums Chart and No.19 on the Oricon Albums Chart.

Gaon Sales = 45,307+

Oricon Sales = 8,328+

Giving the album a total of 53,635+ in sales.

*YouTube views correct at time of writing post*

The M/V for Genie has so far gained 1,718,089 million views, the views still continue to increase on a daily basis.

Wish was released in 2 versions: A & B.

Both versions are set out in a large paperback book style case and comes with the Cd, photo book, a random member 16-page special booklet and a random member photo card.

The photo books for both versions are different, as are the album covers.

Track List:

Wish

Genie

너 (Eyes On You)

너만 보인다 (I See U)

들어봐 줄래 (Listen)

넌 모를 거야 (YTMOB(You Turn Me On Baby))

Would U Be My

I have the A version of the album, I've known of Golden Child since their debut but it's not been till the last year/year and half that I've been interested in listening to their title tracks, especially since Genie kept coming onto my Daily Mix 1 quite a lot. Then back on the 30thof August, I got to see them live at the MIK Festival in London and it made me even more interested in both their music and the group itself. So when I came across this album in the shop I had to have it in my collection.

I love the photo book for this version, it looks like a fashion magazine, the setting for the pictures, makes the pictures even more stunning. I also can't get over how big the album actually is too.

The album itself is really good, I love that each track is difference, while still keeping to the concept that they wanted to show through this album.

I love the Wish intro for the album, you know just from the intro that it's going to be cheerful and upbeat and I think it leads perfectly into the next track.

I have to say Genie is one of my favourite Golden Child songs, I've been obsessed with this song since I first heard it and I was gutted when they didn't perform it at MIK. I love the melody, the vocals and the raps. The chorus is so catchy and I love how upbeat the whole song is, whenever it comes on it never fails to get me singing along.

Genie

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너 (Eyes On You) gives me early noughties vibes, it kind of reminds me of the songs that got played in the clubs when I was younger out partying. I absolutely love this song, it makes me regret not checking out this album earlier. The chorus is so catchy.

너 (Eyes On You)

eunnyii

I get such autumn feels from 너만 보인다 (I See U), I love that the tempo comes down slightly but still sounds such a bright and cheerful track.

너만 보인다 (I See U)

The K-POP

While I love upbeat tracks, I love when they slow it down too, which is why I love 들어봐 줄래 (Listen), while I've known Golden Child for a while, it wasn't till actually seeing them live that I realised how vocally talented all the members are, and this track shows that.

들어봐 줄래 (Listen)

SoshiFinite

The tempo is brought back up with 넌 모를 거야 (YTMOB(You Turn Me On Baby)), the melody really makes me feel it's a song they would sing at the end of their concert. While I can't say it's a favourite track from the album it definitely stands out and continues with the concept of the album. The raps and vocals though, as to be expected are on point.

넌 모를 거야 (YTMOB(You Turn Me On Baby))

bongbeomtaek

Would U Be My is the perfect track to end the album with, it's slow and sweet and shows off their vocals perfectly. This is one of those songs that I would love to see them sing live. This is definitely one of my favourite tracks on this album.

Would U Be My