After releasing one of the year’s most promising debuts, poor UNCHILD have been put through the ringer. Their first comeback TiNG TiNG was initially teased for early September, yet days before its release the project was indefinitely postponed. I’ve seen enough K-pop agencies and acts fold over the years to fear that we might never hear from UNCHILD again, but luckily they’ve managed to reschedule the track two months later.
It would have been a bummer to lose TiNG TiNG, as the song continues the cool electro sound of their debut. It’s nice to hear an act play around with different electronic sounds rather than simply retread the simple club beats of their peers. I love TiNG TiNG‘s glitchy sound. There’s a fullness to the instrumental that’s very satisfying and even a bit funky. In just two releases, UNCHILD have already distinguised their own sound, which is one of the reasons they’ve been a standout rookie this year.
While the production is super fun, I’m not as sold on the song itself. The chirpy chorus works very well as part of this electronic backdrop, but the verses are more scattershot. There’s also not much distinction in energy between the two, which threatens to make the track feel more monotonous than it should. However, the sheer drive of the song’s momentum wins the day, smoothing over moments of criticism with its incessantly upbeat pizzazz.
| Hooks | 8 |
| Production | 9 |
| Longevity | 9 |
| Bias | 8 |
| RATING | 8.5 |
Grade: B
I am such a huge fan of this geometry dash type sound that’s slowly infiltrating k-pop
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kpops jane removerification grows by the day n i couldnt be happier
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Oh man your comment literally visualizing the music hahahaha
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FINALLY KPOP DOES BLOGHAUS!!
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It sounds very girl group circa about 2018, which is to say it sounds refreshing compared to the me me me posturing sound out today. The video is cute too and matches the music.
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From the teasers i was afraid that pairing this very Justice-y beat with overstuffed nursey rhyme melodies would compromise the song and I’m happy to say that while the melodies are pretty babyish it actually works for once and the instrumental is given room to breath and do solos which is half the battle.
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I’m glad they’re trying to develop a unique, signature sound.
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Rado really said no more boring backing tracks in K-pop, hope they keep it up.
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I did not expect to have another club banger after LE SSERAFIM – AEIUO this year. This is definitely a nice surprise from rookie group. Some vocal parts did sound a bit too tame compared to the beat, but it did not affect the energy much. Most of all I really appreciate how the fast-cadence rap parts really complemented the song energy, a rare thing for girlgroups lately
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I genuinely wish they could stick with these concept. It’s so KPOP with those tech, sci-fi, random lyrics, fun and synthesizer beats. It’s so refreshing!
It would definitely better if the ending chorus could go bolder and longer.
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This ruled! I hear a lot of Daft Punk sounds in this, though I may be getting my French house/Justice wires crossed.
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The b-side also has a a great funky sound to it, would fit right in on a Katamari Damacy OST.
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Cool video!! Way too overstimulating, and hey, I’m used to overstimulating in kpop but this was too much lmao.
I liked the song, it is yet another cool addition to the rising trend of 2nd/3rd gen inspired electro-kpop songs that has been gaining popularity for the past few weeks. Definitely a rookie group to watch!
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The last few months are making me worried that High Up are not going to be around much longer, but at least they came through with this cool electro-banger before they go. There’s not a ton more to it than its descending cadence and some random “Unchild!” shouts but it’s still pretty fun.
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it almost sounds like MGMT and justice at some parts
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Right! This is very inspired by Justice’s D.A.N.C.E.
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UNCHILD confirming its aesthetic! That’s nice
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