Most of the time, a kpop group’s title track is the best song on their album. But sometimes b-side tracks deserve recognition, too. In the singles-oriented world of kpop, I wanted to spotlight some of these buried treasures and give them the props they deserve.
Among BTS’s new album’s massive 15-track running order are solo songs by each of the guys. This isn’t a new approach for k-pop (or j-pop), but it is a bit unusual for a group with as many members as BTS. It’s also a smart idea. Sub-units are a lot of fun, but there’s something about a solo that really feels more personal. Most of these tracks on Wings aren’t as radio-friendly as the group efforts, but one stands heads and tails above the rest.
Lie belongs to vocalist Jimin, who I previously named the MVP of the group’s new single. He’s firing on all cylinders this time around, because Lie is an utter thrill from start to finish. Kicking off with cinematic strings, the song boils with a tense blend of atmospheric instrumentation. The background vocals are filtered and warped to sound like ghostly shadows, creeping up at just the right moments. And this is all before we reach the chorus, which truly takes Lie to new heights. The melody here turns a 180 and soars, allowing Jimin the space to really belt out the hook. It feels simultaneously menacing and cathartic, and borrows just as much from classic rock as it does BTS’s usual blend of hip-hop and r&b. It’s one of the most memorable moments from Wings, and a testament to just how exciting it is when an artist tries something a little different.
| Hooks | 9 |
| Production | 9 |
| Longevity | 9 |
| Bias | 9 |
| RATING | 9 |
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This song was one of my favorites on the album, and it definitely piqued my interest when I first heard it in the teasers. Your review was spot on!
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Jimin’s popularity has soared in 2016 as he improved his singing, dancing and looks had improved. His personality is GOLDEN more than anything though. Check this out: http://aminoapps.com/page/btsarmy/1440455/bts-personality-type-series-jimin
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?? Jimin= Always cute- cute teen cheeks slimmed as he grew up, all grew + Always naturally good Singer-tho no early vocal lessons cuz ONLY 6 MOS. to learn Everything!, yet he debuted as LEAD Vocalist! + Always great Dancer: from Hip-Hop Battle WINS to #1 Contemp./ Ballet +Acrobatics +4 Martial Arts (he’s just a perfectionist)! -Always wondered why he’s not in the “Visual” Line? >He’s simply Gorgeous and Dior’s Editor said he waited to snag Jimin once BTS did Solo projects + then Tiffany snagged him! >>>>> Need NOOO Reply👌
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Jimin’s popularity has soared in 2016 as he improved his singing, dancing and looks. His personality is GOLDEN more than anything though. Check out this on point personality analysis on Jimin: http://aminoapps.com/page/btsarmy/1440455/bts-personality-type-series-jimin
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This song is a testament to the amazing singing capabilities that Jimin has. All the solos are actually good. But his does stands out. I too started blogging on BTS recently. Therw is just so much to write about them!
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>Jimin was a popular Teen: #1 Academics-Math, Physics, Chemistry, Sci-ence, Robotics, Art, Wrote Poetry, Sports, Valedictorian, Class Pres. 9x! >Since a kid= Athletic> *4* Diff. Martial Arts>Taekwondo + Kendo-8 yrs -2 Black Belts + Hapkido + Chinese MA AND Boxing + Acrobatics-High Aerials, Flips, Jumps-Later OnStage-13+yrs AND #1 Idol Dancer-6 yrs > >AND, like JHope, WON Teen Freestyle school/street/underground Hip- Hop Dance Battles/Competitions AND #1 Contemp./Ballet/Jazz Student! >”Rising Star OfBusan”at 15-loc.media +Voted”Rookie Bible”by new Idols! >Became Trainee May2012, but member Jan.2013 +ONLY had *6* HARD MOS.>learn EVERYTHING=Debut: Lead Singer, Main Dancer June 2013 !! >>>> HATE was 1ST recv’d from new Sick Delulu Taekookers, who hated him for his close bond w/JK, actually calling him names +fat? ugly? short?untalented? hanging on JK as FanSvc? +”breaking up” a “REAL” ship?!#*!? >Jimin was physically in best shape/toned muscles/abs/cute!!…NOT FAT!!! >He unfortunately saw comments +the cute, kind, talented teen only saw his cute roundish teen cheeks + got self-conscious enough to start diet-ing +he’s nearly 5’9″-above avg Korean height, but members a bit taller + teased him being “short”! Toxic Taekookers would jump on anything they thought”negative”: V hugged JK..aw cute, JM hugged JK..disgusting, ETC!! >Masterpiece “LIE”=inner battles>was he good enough? Poor teen JM!!!! >He later realized that he *IS* DIOR/TIFFANY worthy of great Praise, Love *IS* incredibly Handsome/Beautiful/Crazy Multi-Talentd/Sets/Breaks Mu- sic Rcrds/Great Body/Athletic/Smart/Sexy/SlayedMilitary: An “ACE” per JK! >All 7=Deep Songwriers/Composers/Producers,involved w/Choreos/Vids! >All 7=Have B.A.s + 6, not JK, have/or pursue MASTERS DEGREES!🔥 !! >>>>>>Need NOOO Reply👌
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