No K-pop group has grown on me more in 2024 than BOYNEXTDOOR. How’s that for a triple-rhyming statement? Seriously, though… when they debuted last year I wasn’t sure what to make of them, but with each comeback my interest and appreciation grew until I retroactively loved their entire discography. That’s a testament to the importance developing and sticking with a signature sound. The more fully an artist can explore something, the more compelling it becomes. With that said, pre-release Dangerous (부모님 관람불가) marks a slight side-step into a more hip-hop focused style.
I’m at the point where I’m going to enjoy anything this group releases, but there are parts of Dangerous that give me pause. Its chorus feels intentionally obnoxious and veers much too close to the shouty centerpieces favored by many of their peers. Coupled with its skit-like humor, the song unfolds more as an idea than an enjoyable piece of music on its own. The members boast the personality to pull this off, but I can definitely see why this was chosen as a pre-release and not the title track.
Surrounding Dangerous‘s so-so chorus are a few highlights. The melodic pre-choruses recall the playful nature of their debut EP, while the second verse delivers an exciting rap. And though the instrumental feels a bit generic, I appreciate its consistent energy and groove. I have a feeling Dangerous will work better as an album intro than a standalone. Taken in isolation, the song doesn’t do too much for me beyond a few chuckles.
| Hooks | 7 |
| Production | 8 |
| Longevity | 8 |
| Bias | 9 |
| RATING | 8 |
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The word daddy being used in a song made me cringe but this was kinda good!😌
8/10
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It’s a fun, silly song, but doesn’t appeal much to me. To me, it sounds almost monotonous (mostly the instrumental), but I liked the verses and pre-chorus. Still a downgrade from Earth, Wind and Fire. Hopefully their title track is great (I just found out that it’s a pre-release)
7.5 (7, 7, 8, 8) for me.
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A little correction, but it’s just the instrumental that sounds almost monotonous. But I still appreciate the song’s goofy energy (that conversational pre-chorus is probs my fave part! (: )
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really? the production shouldnt deserve more than a 7 here, its very montone and flat
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Nice rhyme😂
To me this is something I would probably enjoy more if I could understand more of the lyrics in real time..I guess. As it is, I agree it’ll just be a nice addition to the overall sound, not more than that
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It totally fits as a BOYNEXTDOOR pre-release track according to me. It’s as silly as it can be and the boys definitely have the personality to pull it off. I am sure it will sound much better live. It felt like an overall signal towards their new music as well as a portrayal of their group self than an all out musical piece for sure.
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I like this, the lyrics describe perfectly the young generation 🤣.
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I have high expectations for their next comeback, I feel like it’s going to be so good ! As a teenager, I relate to this song a lot, and like the direction they’re going in 😭
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Why why why do I initially dismiss their songs but after a few listens they grow on me to the point where they become my favorite thing!?!?!? Just watched the Inkigayo performance and it’s just too much fun! 8.75
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I do the same thing, and yep this has already grown on me…
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Oooh this is seriously quirky! It’ s not a song I would remember, but it has something that many other, much better songs lack a bit: personality.
Consider my interest mildly peaked.
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