I recently watched Grease and, while I hated every single scene and performance in it due to how utterly exaggerated and slapstick they were based on today’s standards, I at least appreciated that every actor felt completely engaged in the character they were playing and sold it off perfectly - even if it was just filled with stereotypes on top of accidental social commentary. Except for the last bit - really? He got knocked out by a car door?

The reason why I’m going on about this ... read more

2y*

zinedineChae

I'm having a hard time being totally satisfied with this one, knowing it's a cover album, but I won't pretend that it really negatively affected my listening experience since I had never heard any of these songs before. And these songs are actually all pretty good! I'm so happy to be able to tell that I enjoyed it much more than I originally expected, Joy has probably always been one of the most heart-warming and endearing figures in K-pop to me, and she shines more than ever in this record. I ... read more

2y*

TomBejoy

hello 🙆🏻‍♀️

it's pretty good

pros -

these are nothing but covers of good songs. and if you have the vocal talent, then it's easier done than said, lol

sounds very very nostalgic, has a lot of retro charm

her voice is rather adorable and while the high-pitched tone of it might not appeal to everyone, it sure pricks up my ears

both the title track and happy birthday to you are both absolutely lovely and might as well be my favorite k-pop tracks of the year, i have no idea as ... read more

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JOHC

Joy's 1st Mini Album 'Hello'

Joy's debut is nostalgic and well joyful really. It isn't the most groundbreaking project but it is so warm and inviting due to her beautiful fresh vocals.

Top 3 Highlights:

Hello, Je T-aime and Happy Birthday to You

Afvalcontainer

Releasing an EP full of covers as a debut can be a risky move if the artist performing it doesn’t sell it well enough. Joy’s voice is perfect for a remake project like this though; her tone is instantly recognisable and has a timeless quality to it. She has the power of making everything sound very nostalgic, which serves a project like this well.

The EP has a sweet and lovely feel to it. The title track, “Hello”, is a true feel-good song. The combination of soaring ... read more

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