A K-pop act’s title track isn’t always the best song on their album, even if it’s the one most people will hear. Sometimes, b-sides deserve recognition too. In the singles-oriented world of K-pop, I want to spotlight some of these buried treasures and give them the props they deserve.
The Boyz’ dynamic title track VVV is a red herring on their new album, which has a much lower tempo and is mostly filled with R&B-leaning songs. It makes for a bit of a disjointed listen, though I get the sense that the members themselves prefer the sound of these b-sides over the glossy bombast of their promoted material.
The one song that feels like a suitable pair to VVV comes near the album’s conclusion. Miss Demeanor isn’t as over-the-top huge, but its slinky funk sound kicks up energy to echo some of their past titles. This could have easily been a part of their Phantasy series from 2023. Airy vocals glide over a bouncy beat, swerving into a fun call-and-response hook. To be honest, I had to look up the Korean word “유혹” in this section because at first I thought they were saying “you hoe, is that so?” which would have been delightful in its own way. Alas, the lyrics are more conventional than tongue-in-cheek. That doesn’t stop this from being a lot of fun, though!
Hooks
9
Production
8
Longevity
8
Bias
9
RATING
8.5