Blackpink, NewJeans, LE SSERAFIM. K-pop girl groups are currently making a comeback with their popularity reaching an all-time high. Recently, LE SSERAFIM released their third extended play (EP) “Easy” on Monday, Feb. 19. Only lasting 13 minutes, the EP contains five songs.
The EP opens with “Good Bones.” Although I admit it was a good opener, I don’t like this song at all; I wouldn’t even consider “Good Bones” a song as it is a spoken interlude. They speak in several languages, such as English, Japanese and Korean, which gives off the message of embodying your identity from the bat. The meaning of the lyrics also fits perfectly with the group’s motto, which is “I’m Fearless.” However, I believe that they could have done better for the opener as it sets the mood for the entire EP; I did wish they had done something that was more impactful and more powerful.
A fan favorite would be “EASY,” which also happens to be their lead single. “EASY” sounds like any other classic LE SSERAFIM song: catchy and upbeat. I was immediately hooked on it when I heard it. Although some may argue that it sounds generic since the song isn’t anything “new,” I do feel like this will become another TikTok song like “Perfect Night” is. My only complaint I have was that I wish the song was longer; it felt very rushed, and I felt it could have been longer than two minutes and 44 seconds.
Neither “Swan Song” nor “Smart stood out to me. Although it is still energetic, I feel like it is not as high power and is a good break from their other songs. You are really able to focus on their vocals in this song, which is something I appreciate. I also like the beat of the song as well, as it reminds me of a bike ride on a summer day. “Smart” though, was a complete disappointment. It did not have any memorable parts and sounded like something I would hear at the mall.
The EP ends with “We got so much,” which I believe is a good conclusion as it ends the EP on a powerful note. Compared to the rest of the songs, this one does not sound autotune. I also love the chorus of this song as well, as it immediately brings your mood up.
I believe LE SSERAFIM has the potential something big internationally, but I don’t think this EP is going to do it for them. “EASY” was mediocre and I feel like if they could have worked on developing the EP more (maybe even into an album), they could’ve created a bigger impact with it.
