Despite featuring a strong member line-up, I haven’t yet been able to connect with One Pact’s music. I admire how they compose their own work, but in my case it’s a matter of diverging musical tastes. However, teasers for new single 100! unveiled a promising funk pop sound, joining the ranks of many current boy groups enamored with a brighter aural palette.
As expected from this genre switch, 100! instantly stands as my favorite One Pact song so far. I still have some issues with the composition (namely, the melodies should hit much harder), but the overall vibe is quite irresistible. The synths have an authentic 80’s sheen, underpinned by rhythm guitar that keeps the track humming at a pleasant pace. And just when you expect the tempo to slow for a second verse rap, the song actually speeds up. This is a great surprise that benefits the overall structure.
100! is also the group’s first single in awhile to feature member Jay Chang. His confident vocals add needed character to the track, elevating the overall sound. In the grand scheme of things, 100! is still a slight entry in K-pop’s increasingly stuffed retro funk line-up, but given the sorry state of 2025 releases so far, I’ll gladly take it.
Hooks
8
Production
8
Longevity
9
Bias
9
RATING
8.5