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The person that asked if I had seen K-Pop Demon Seekers yet had never listened to K-pop before. Coming hot off the heels of “APT” by Rosé and Bruno Mars, one more K-pop tune that broke barriers to come to be equally as much of a hit in the West, there has never been a better time for interested listeners to start their K-pop and Korean culture trip.
If this relates to you, keep reading to hear about the songs I would certainly advise based off of the effortlessly memorable, Honmoon-sealing songs from K-Pop Satanic force Hunters.
I understand I can’t be the initial one to draw this contrast. When “Exactly how It’s Done” began during the film, it right away put me in the mind of the geomungo introduction to “Pink Venom.” The track likewise works as an excellent intro to the genre with its hefty use of English verses and also our “APT” darling.
“Soda Pop,” and the whole idea of Saja Boys, is such an excellent discourse on male idol-dom. When considering a comparable tune, my requirements was: what male K-pop track with a vivid concept gets played in an area of K-pop fans and lights up the dancing flooring? This was the obvious option, with runner-up’s consisting of “Boy With Luv” by BTS and “Cat and Dog” by TOMORROW X WITH EACH OTHER (yet “Pet Cat and Dog” could be for the advanced follower … IYKYK.)
When “Golden” got to the chorus, my ever patient spouse who needs to hear me play K-pop at all times went “oh, it’s this track.” Ends up he suggested “I AM” by IVE, and indicated it as a huge compliment. “I AM” is possibly one of the most thrilling fifth gen woman team song to belt in the cars and truck, with “Golden” tracking close behind.
I love kitsch. It’s why I like K-pop. “Black Mamba” hooked me from debut, and I’ve liked keeping up with Aespa and their ever before advancing tradition. “Takedown” fits perfectly among a lot of the Aespa title tracks, yet “Black Mamba” has the narration component that makes it port right into a K-Pop Demon Hunters ambiance– we even directly deal with the villain of the tale in both.
This scene was EVERYTHING! I allow enough to admit I would most likely fall under the spell of the Saja Boys, and I can state that with confidence as a “God’s Menu” period keep (Stray Children follower) who saw Hyunjin for the very first time and never ever recalled. While all of their title tracks have the extreme power of “Your Idol,” “Thunderous” keeps a similar idea with both Saja Boys and Stray Children plainly including Korean looks and also a similar black and red color scheme.
Ah, the song of all time. I am not a K-pop slow jams person … unless it’s BTS. If you are getting your feet damp in the style, “Spring Day” makes certain to knock you on your feet. It’s one of those songs that makes you timeless for things that you have never ever experienced. This is exactly how I felt enjoying “Free” unravel during the flick, connecting to this dream globe of devils regardless of being up until now eliminated.
Red Velour is a wonderful team to explore if you were mesmerized by HUNTR/X. Their principles are solid, their vocals are limited, and they have a whole host of certified K-pop follower classics under their belt– but it’s “Queendom” that most properly matches the triumphant song that comes with the ending.