1
TRIPLE S
PAIN DROP
Look, we don’t care if this is for an OST—this song A-T-E. “Pain Drop” came in and absolutely served. It’s sensual, ethereal, suspenseful… basically everything we didn’t know we needed. This track? It’s it. No debate. It’s the top girl group track of 2025, and if you’re not on board yet, what are you doing?
The vocals? Flawless. They blended so perfectly with that hypnotic beat, and each member harmonized like they were born to do it. No struggle, just straight effortless vibes. We’re over here like, excuse me, but can we PLEASE get more of this from Triple S? We’re not asking—we’re waiting.
2
YEJI
AIR
Alright, let’s be real. When we saw that Yeji was going solo, we were like… why though? She’s a superstar in ITZY, but is this the company’s last-ditch effort to revive their girl group’s popularity? We’re not exactly sure, but what we are sure about is this track? It’s… alright.
It’s catchy, it’s got that edgy vibe, and the choreography? Typical Yeji fire, of course. The whole thing has this cool, electronic 80s throwback, but with a modern twist that kinda makes you wanna vibe. Her vocals? Totally matched the vibe—solid and confident, but we’re still not about to say it’s a game-changer.
Look, we’ll give her credit—it’s a successful debut. She’s got the confidence to carry it, no doubt. But let’s be honest: it’s not the best we’ve heard. Far from it. But hey, it’s not the worst either. We’ll take it.
3
STAYC
BEBE
Alright, let’s talk STAYC. The intro? Came in hot, and honestly? We’re not mad at the direction they’ve taken with this one. That model/Vogue concept? It fits them so well, we’re lowkey obsessed. This track is a fresh departure from their usual cutesy, schoolgirl aesthetic—and we’re here for it.
“BEBE” is catchy as hell and fun as hell. The vocals? On point. The play on words? Chef’s kiss. It’s got that smart, sassy energy that’s so different from their previous stuff, and you can feel the growth. These girls have really come a long way, and it’s honestly wild to see them take such a bold turn.
We’re here for this new side of STAYC, and honestly? We hope this isn’t a one-time thing. More of this, please.
4
XG
IS THIS LOVE
Alright, let’s just get into it—the MV for “IS THIS LOVE” dropped this month, and honestly? We’re just minding our business, letting XG serve us this fire track. This song is so good, it’s insane. XG does not miss. You can feel the confidence radiating off this track! They knew this one was gonna be a hit, and we’re over here just vibing.
Maya? She ate. That solo moment was all hers, and you could see it. She knew what she was doing, and we were here for it. This track feels like a smooth departure from their usual hard-hitting rap bangers, and guess what? They slayed it. These girls have yet to drop anything that doesn’t hit—every single release is a vibe.
We’re already counting down the days till we see them live in April. XG? We see y’all!
5
J-HOPE
MONA LISA
Okay, hold up—we don’t even know where to start because this song? It speaks for itself. “Mona Lisa” is so catchy, it’s ridiculous. It’s got that vibe, that energy, and honestly? It’s just a cute moment all around. We’re living for it.
Now, let’s set the record straight: we’ve never been hardcore BTS fans! But we’ve always had love for the rap line, and when J-Hope dropped this, we clocked it—immediately. Done. The vibe is undeniable, the dance is on-point, and let’s not even get started on his aura. You can literally feel how much he loves performing this, and we love to see it.
For real though, these soloists in K-pop need to take a seat and take notes from J.Hope. He’s out here showing them how it’s done—confidence, energy, vibes—he’s got it all. Period.
6
SHIN SOOHYUN
RIDICULOUS LOVE
Okay, hold up, this track is a whole vibe. It’s that reminder we all need sometimes: slow it down, strip away the extra, and just feel the music. This song brings us back to the basics, to raw, live vocals—and honestly? It’s everything. We’re over here like, why do we always need all the glitz and glam? The overly-produced beats? Nah. Sometimes it’s about getting back to the essence of music—and this track does exactly that.
This man? He gets it. He’s bringing it back to the live performance, where you can hear the soul, the imperfections, the realness. No extra frills, just pure talent. And we’re here for it.
We loved it. And honestly? We hope more people wake up and tune in to this kind of vibe because it’s something we really need more of.