Finally, A hint that Cute & Strong are not mutually exclusive.
The traditional idea of "Cute" is typically the exact opposite of strong. I've never understood that rendering. And that is why I like BESTie's debut. It's a very cutesy concept, the flutter of a heart in the midst of a crush and the MV is very bright and their looks are clean and simple. And yet, the song is not weak or soft, it doesn't give an inch. It's got a powerful melodic current and a kicking beat undertow. Strong vocals that have huge potential (despite the bits of heavy auto tune) and are beautifully polished for rookies. The song moves fabulously, it's catchy as hell, and makes good use the different vocals. The lyrics are simple and cutesy enough for a cute concept, but are forceful and demanding enough to show that these girls will take action to get their crush into their arms.
The MV is fabulous. It plays off the cute image to generate a sexy sporty yet still adorable thing, an idea of cute that is not so innocent. The choreography reinforces that and works beautifully with the song. So smoothe and so sexy, and yet perfectly suitable to show a little sister.
In short, I LOVE this.
This is the sort of innovation I like to see, taking two concepts (cutesy clean and sassy strong) and slamming them together into something that's brand new and really works. Hello Venus was another group that managed this for a debut, but they've disappointed me since. I'm very hopeful that BESTie will be able to pull off what Hello Venus didn't manage. They certainly have the potential to do it!
The MV is fabulous. It plays off the cute image to generate a sexy sporty yet still adorable thing, an idea of cute that is not so innocent. The choreography reinforces that and works beautifully with the song. So smoothe and so sexy, and yet perfectly suitable to show a little sister.
In short, I LOVE this.
This is the sort of innovation I like to see, taking two concepts (cutesy clean and sassy strong) and slamming them together into something that's brand new and really works. Hello Venus was another group that managed this for a debut, but they've disappointed me since. I'm very hopeful that BESTie will be able to pull off what Hello Venus didn't manage. They certainly have the potential to do it!
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