While fellow Boys Planet alum ZEROBASEONE opted for a lighter sound, EVNNE debuted with the edgier beats of Trouble. That song didn’t do much for me, though I appreciated its energy. Ugly faces a similar dilemma. Its thumping beat is incredibly addictive, but the composers have neglected to form much of a song around it.
Over the past year, there’s been an increased amount of boy group tracks that sound like this. Producers find a great beat and simply have the guys talk or chant over it for the chorus. Ugly‘s centerpiece is flanked by vocal-heavy moments that are quite impressive, but this is also when the instrumental loses its intensity. I don’t understand why we can’t have both things at once.
Ugly will no doubt result in great, choreo-focused stages. The song is fun if you check your expectations at the door and simply focus on its groove. However, I’m a greedy listener who always wants music to surpass its own potential. With some tightening and shifting around here and there, Ugly could be so much more.
| Hooks | 7 |
| Production | 8 |
| Longevity | 8 |
| Bias | 8 |
| RATING | 7.75 |
The Bias List // K-Pop Reviews & Discussion 
I like this a lot more than TROUBLE, to me this is executed better. their debut EP didn’t do much for me, but I’m impressed with this album. K.O. (Keep On) is my favorite track.
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This is Trouble 2.0 but with more Seungeon and less Jihoo. Still, I don’t think this will grow on me like Trouble did (the performance helped a lot). I have such a soft spot for these guys because of BP, but I wonder what they’ll do going forward because I can’t see them continuing this chanty, clubby sound for the next 1.5 years.
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I have the same observation about boy group tracks, but this one actually connected with me. For now, I’ll blame it on the guy’s vocal colors
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It’s no Trouble but the production here is undoubtedly better. Seungeon’s This group has this ominous energy and it’s reflecting well in the tts so far. The album is even better than the first. Cant help but wonder if they’ll switch up to a brighter sound soon or only showcase concept diversity in the bsides
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