K-pop legend Kim Jaejoong’s J-pop career has been continually active, but it’s been two years since he last released a Korean album. He’s made the comeback worth the wait with a full thirteen-track opus, including guests as diverse as Mamamoo’s Moonbyul and J-pop star Miyavi. Title track Glorious Day makes for a rousing addition to his discography, though its anthemic approach feels a bit canned.
I hate to say this, but the first time I listened to Glorious Day, I was reminded of an Ozempic commercial. Its persistent “woah oh oh!” chanting gives undeniable daytime TV commercial vibes, and this is unfortunate. This sound has been co-opted by advertisers and campaign managers and needs to be used sparingly/smartly in pop music to avoid feeling calculated or soulless.
Apart from that, Glorious Day is a decent rock track, performed with gusto. Jaejoong’s confident vocals bring turbo-charged power to the song and his commitment lessens some of the more obvious touches in the production. It’s a single clearly designed to inspire and uplift, which makes it difficult to dislike. However, I prefer Jaejoong’s darker, more combative work.
Hooks
8
Production
7
Longevity
8
Bias
8
RATING
7.75