Rookie group LNGSHOT have been making a name for themselves this year, with many anticipating their first comeback. There’s a certain sliver of the K-pop landscape that seems to reject classic idol tropes in favor of acts who feel a bit more rough around the edges. This usually means adopting hip-hop posturing as a show of “authenticity”. If anyone’s prepared to ride this wave, it’s Jay Park.
With Park behind their creative development, LNGSHOT are able to skirt the line between idol and “underground” act. This means my reaction to their output will likely be quite varied, as the version of K-pop I enjoy is the hyper-produced theater I can’t find in any other global market. Listening to a song like 4SHO 4SHO invites comparisons to the many Western acts already producing this kind of material. And quite frankly, it makes the song feel less special.
I don’t know that I’ll find any use for 4SHO 4SHO in my music library. The beat is decent — if ultra-familiar — but the hook is monotonous and doesn’t take advantage of LNGSHOT’s skill as vocalists. It’s nice to see them join their mentor on a track, but this isn’t close to Jay Park’s best work either. It feels more like a placeholder as both acts prepare their next moves.
| Hooks | 7 |
| Production | 7 |
| Longevity | 7 |
| Bias | 7 |
| RATING | 7 |
Grade: C-
The Bias List // K-Pop Reviews & Discussion 
I still have to like one song from this group, and this is not going to be it. I think its boring, repetitive and a bit annoying.
LikeLike
I don’t know, I feel like maybe because of what I listen to on a daily basis from Western artists, I’m inclined to like when this style of trappy R&B with hip-hop influences is also used in K-pop. This song not groundbreaking or super surprising, and it’s certainly not better than Moonwalkin’ but this style hits the right spots for me.
I know there are tons of artists doing this (from niche acts on the Internet to R&B names like Brent Faiyaz, Summer Walker or JayDon) but I find a lot to like about this song and LNGSHOT. I find it catchy and completely my taste, same reason why I enjoy a lot of CORTIS’ and Jay Park’s music.
LikeLike
I love this genre of music so much that I enjoyed the track but it is definitely just one among the many such tracks available across the globe. Nothing stands out to make it special.
LikeLike