When it comes to K-idol bands, it takes a lot to capture my attention. I’d consider myself a fan of rock music, but it’s not what I flock to the Korean music scene for because I can get my rock fix pretty much anywhere. With that said, Catch The Young have had my attention since the beginning due to their bright, youthful concept. Plus they feature a keytar, which is the coolest instrument ever invented. But even with these assets, no song has yet connected with me in the way I’d hope.
New single Ideal Type (이상형) might come the closest to fulfilling the group’s potential. It’s bright, energetic and catchy. And, it earns bonus goodwill for being strongly tied to my favorite season for pop music: summer. The song’s opening verse is pure bubblegum bliss, bounding forward with uplifting melodies and tons of spirit. I’m less convinced by the chorus, though I’m slowly coming around to its relatively subdued structure. In general, I love melodies that open on a high note and gradually coast downward, and this is a strong feature here. I have a feeling Ideal Type might be the kind of song that unveils its potential slowly and surely rather than hit you hard right out of the gate. I can already envision it sounding fantastic on a sunny day, volume cranked up.
| Hooks | 8 |
| Production | 8 |
| Longevity | 9 |
| Bias | 8 |
| RATING | 8.25 |
The Bias List // K-Pop Reviews & Discussion 
nick, did you have time yesterday to listen to fromis_9 mini? what’s your favourite track? any buried treasure?
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I think it’s a solid album. Not sure if anything really stuck out to me beyond the title, but time will tell.
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The main issue with rock-adjacent music in k-pop or Korean music in general is that it’s extremely derivative. Remember the memes about how Nickelback was the blandest band in the world? Nickelback actually had some tunes and riffs here and there. This kind of rock on the other hand is as bland as it gets. BUT, you can look at its existence like bland comfort food. It’s nothing new, it’s boring, but if you like this specific taste, sure, listen to it, why not. Of course, you need to lower your expectations first and think everything is shit until proven otherwise — then you’ll have some pleasant surprises. Video semi-related.
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Flashing lights btw. Just in case.
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They are a band. Fresh faced and rosy cheeked and polished up for the girls to swoon over. For that, they do very well. Its very Disney channel kid rock.
I might have given an extra point for the keytar but it does not make any appearances in this video.
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