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B1A4 (O5): A Career In Song Ratings

There are a number of acts who have debuted in the past few decades and have dozens of song ratings on this blog. I thought it would be fun to lay these ratings out in chronological order, line-graph style, and take a macro view of their careers so far. Then, similar to my “Underrated K-pop” features, I can average their ratings into one mega-score and place them in a pantheon alongside other acts.

As always, this feature has some rules of its own. I’m including any “Song Review” ratings as part of this graph, including Japanese releases and collaborations with one other artist. I’m not including Buried Treasures or solo/sub-unit releases. For the ratings themselves, I’m using the most current number on this blog, so if a song was part of a “Risers and Fallers” or “Legendary Songs Inauguration” post, that’s the rating you’ll see displayed here. That means there will still be a few ratings here and there I find slightly inaccurate, but it’ll mostly reflect my up-to-date feelings.

Finally, these scores are completely subjective. Feel free to agree, disagree and argue (that’s part of the fun!), but know that this chart reflects the opinion of only one person (me).

Check out B1A4’s placement on the ULTIMATE ARTIST RANKING page!

*B1A4 are one of a very few acts whose career I am splitting into two different entities. Despite sharing the same name, their work as a five-piece and three-piece is markedly different to the point where I struggle to see them as the same act at all.


B1A4: A Career In Song Ratings


The Breakdown


Highest Rated Songs

Tried To Walk, What’s Happening?, Lonely, Solo Day

Lowest Rated Songs

Only Learned Bad Things, White Miracle, Follow Me

Imperial Phases

O.K -> Until We Meet (2011 – 2018)

Slump Phases

None


Rating Average: 9.08


Overall Trendline:

3 thoughts on “B1A4 (O5): A Career In Song Ratings

  1. I knew B1A4 was consistent but not that much! It feels so rewarding reading your perspective on their career! Because B1A4 (O5) is one of my favorite groups ever. Maybe the new lineup isn’t the same anymore (the difference is day and night) but I still support them!

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