POW is such an interesting group. At every turn, they seem to make moves antithetical to traditional idol group success. Their music is often quite subdued, calibrated for coffeeshops rather than stadiums. It’s almost like indie music filtered through an idol group persona, which really should be more compelling than it has been.
Instead, the group keeps churning out material like Come True. To me, this sounds like a quirky-cute filler b-side from an early-2010s boy group. It doesn’t scream “title track,” casting a muted energy that’s at once sprightly and quiet. Some cool vocal samples paint an immersive backdrop that could have grown into something quite signature, but the percussion needs greater presence to make the production work. It’s just too soft. Later in the track, Shin Onyu from indie rock band Shin In Ryu makes a very short (and kind of throwaway) cameo, lending credence to my “POW as indie artists” theory. However, I have a weird feeling that Come True will grow more addictive with time. It’s got a few captivating earworms buried in its mix.
| Hooks | 8 |
| Production | 8 |
| Longevity | 8 |
| Bias | 7 |
| RATING | 7.75 |
Grade: C+
The Bias List // K-Pop Reviews & Discussion 
I looked back through their prior song reviews, and it seems I skipped about half of them with nothing to say. So I guess I should say something today to keep up my average, here goes:
Basic kpop boy band fare.
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Man, I still feel bad for Dongyeon being eliminated in the latter episodes of LOUD for no reason and him ending up in POW instead of Kickflip. They really chopped great people at the end of that show for no reason.
This song is fun though! It’s a little too empty feeling in places, but I like what it’s going for.
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Just like mid to late 2010s fare, not bad, 16-17 year old me would like it on the basis that I liked any Kpop but wow this is weak. At least there was something with the works of those like Heize, Gray, etc. Like within the indie reach there was some character. This does not even have that.
5 (6, 6, 4, 4), so inoffensive it turns around into being offensive.
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I was surprised to hear a familiar melody in the intro. It seems like this track samples “Come Again” by the Japanese unit m-flo.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RNBiaZbFGII
I’m happy they chose a Japanese song, but the overall presentation feels pretty cute, and I don’t find it all that appealing.
Personally, I’d give it a 7/10.
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