XODIAC are one of those under-the-radar groups who make far more comebacks than their limited notoriety might suggest. I’m always amazed that an agency like JACSO Entertainment has the funds to promote so often, but then again they’re based in China and financial endeavors in that part of the world are a mystery to me. X-UNIT is XODIAC’s first sub-unit, consisting of four of the group’s nine members.
Because I Am Stupid (내 머리가 나빠서) is a cover of the 2009 SS501 track from the in the mega-hit drama Boys Over Flowers. Beyond the obvious nostalgia, it’s an odd choice for a single in 2025. This style is very much out of trend, largely appealing to older fans of second-gen sounds (like myself). But even for this audience, X-UNIT’s version of Because I Am Stupid is essentially a straight up re-creation of the original. The pretty melody and moody production are both retained, but I wish this quartet found a way to put their own stamp on the song. As it stands, this plays more like a mission from an idol survival series than a thrilling reinvention of a classic.
Hooks
8
Production
7
Longevity
8
Bias
7
RATING
7.5