For a bit I didn’t think that SeolA’s solo debut would be any good. Even after listening to the first and the main promotional track of the album, I still feel that way. It sounded very safe and not really interesting. But the moment when that 2-step and pulsating beat kicks in on “Let’s Talk”, I know that checking on this single album is not a waste of time. They even did more 2-step on “NO GIRL” which is even more prevalent than the previous track. ... read more

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To me, Seola's "Inside Out" is a great example of basic, and arguably overused pop sounds done well.

Though the use of the pop-rock and drum and bass sounds here doesn't deviate much from what is currently popular in the mainstream, Seola adds some enjoyable melodic and vocal aspects to these songs that releases from her K-pop peers usually lack. Alongside the lush mixing on these tracks, that makes for some really nice K-pop tracks to casually listen to.

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Dear Seola, I am beyond sorry for not taking the time to review your single before. I listened to it the day it dropped, I watched the MV and your live performances, but I didn't take the time to talk about your solo debut – despite reviewing a few other projects in between (including 2 boygroups :/). I hope you can forgive me, you're my WJSN bias you know? (btw wjsn comeback in 2024???)

Now that I'm forgiven (hopefully), I can write pretty words about her debut.
"Without U" is ... read more

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