Lucy released an ambitious fifteen-track album earlier this year, divided between new material and re-recordings of older songs. Now, to cap off 2026 they’re back with new single Again! (다시). As has been the style for some of their music videos in the past, this one’s entirely animated.

When I first got into Lucy in 2020, it was a head-over-heels type of obsession with their music. That was entirely due to the ambition of songs like Flare and Snooze. Since then, that ambition has gradually softened and most of their material fits neatly within expected sounds and structures. Again! is largely predictable as well, though it boasts one moment where the old, adventurous Lucy pokes through. This occurs during its explosive bridge, where the entire song feels as if it’s ripping itself open to emerge as something else on the other side. This transformation doesn’t entirely bear out, but I love the distorted guitar interlude. More unique touches like this might turn Again! into a memorable discography highlight. As it stands, the song plays things too safe.

Grade: C+