Writing reviews for established, beloved acts has been dicey of late. Very few of them seek to do anything different or groundbreaking, so instead we usually get material that fits within their general sound but feels like a much lesser, more inconsequential version of it. Apink have released anniversary singles every year, but they haven’t had a proper comeback since 2023. New single Love Me More extends their run as one of the industry’s longest-lasting girl groups.
As a fifteenth-anniversary track, you might expect the song to sound like some big confetti drop. I’d recommend setting those expectations aside immediately if you’re looking to enjoy Love Me More‘s subdued groove. The track borrows elements from the group’s past — most notably the soft new jack swing beat of 2014’s Luv. The vocals are absolutely gorgeous, giving the song much more heft than any new-gen group would. The ladies sing with full power during the chorus. I only wish the song added more bite to support this.
Love Me More‘s production remains mostly in the background. A short instrumental break before the final chorus adds a bit of needed funk, but mostly the track bops along in refined, tasteful fashion. Thankfully, the melodies stretch loud and proud, giving Love Me More the kind of movement it needs to maintain listeners’ attention. It’s far from Apink’s best work, but fits well with the winter season and reminds fans just how potent they can be as performers.
| Hooks | 8 |
| Production | 8 |
| Longevity | 8 |
| Bias | 8 |
| RATING | 8 |
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I’m just really glad that they’re back, and with a good song at that.
Let’s go with 8.25(8,9,8,8)
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The thing about legendary groups coming back is that I struggle about balancing my thoughts about the song as an entry in the group’s own discography (and the inevitable comparisons to their past releases) and the song as part of the current kpop landscape. It’s interesting – for me SNSD’s Forever 1 ticked both boxes, Infinite’s New Emotions ticked neither (sadly), and this one of Apink’s ticks the latter but the former only slightly.
By itself this song is perfectly fine, though it doesn’t really hold a candle to Luv etc. I actually love that they went back to the pre-I’m So Sick sound for their anniversary, but I would have loved something a little more… bombastic and bold and full-sounding, the way Luv or No No No does to me, if that makes sense. On the other hand though, considering the state kpop is in right now, hearing melodic vocals from a mature group who are singing their hearts out is so heartening.
i’m still waiting for something like Forever 1 which makes me think the wait between releases was absolutely, unequivocally worth it, though!
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APINK!!! this met my expectations, which weren’t exactly high, but im still glad to see them back with their signature sound! the song felt complete (definitely reminiscent of luv, i also hear a bit of the fifth season), big fan of the breakdown at the end and the vocals were amazing as always. don’t know how much i’ll actually revisit the song but i’m definitely satisfied with the comeback as a whole 😀
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Yay for Apink.
The song is fine. Pleasant. It is almost timeless as it has the new jack swing beat quietly in the background, but the vocal stylings are more contemporary a la the new SM girl group.
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While it makes sense to go back to their signature sound for an anniversary, I’m sad they didn’t continue in the vein of I’m So Sick, Dumhdurum, etc. That’s the mode I prefer them in. Still, it’s interesting to hear their old sound again in 2026.
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