REVIEW: BLACKPINK - PINK VENOM

Disclaimer: I am not a real music critic. All of the points stated below are pure what I see as a person's (without bias) opinion. Though I am a Blackpink’s fan. 

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Blackpink is finally coming back to show off after two years of hiatus without music.

After the success of Lisa's solo album, LALISA, they are back with an album that they gave the title Born Pink and a pre-release single, Pink Venom, was released today at 1 PM KST. 

 For a fan like me, this album is most-anticipated. We always wanted new music from them—not just an individual—but the four of them, as we called OT4. 

 Their single, Pink Venom, is very refreshing. It is a new era from Blackpink—it is unpredictable—and although some people would say Blackpink music is kind of repetitive and has a similar tone, frankly to say, this one is far from it. The beat drop is catchy, and did I mention unpredictable?—cause it was, indeed, made me dumbfounded the first time I listened to it. 

 This time, they made sure every member popped out of their shells. Jennie and Lisa with 16 bars rap, Rosie—as always with her very addicting voice and acting skill, and boy, don't get me to start with Jisoo...

Jisoo with her Korean traditional instrument! Kudos for her effort to learn how to play the instrument for this comeback. It's worth it. It also makes Blackpink even more unique as a group; they always made sure they put their culture into their production. They wore Hanbok (traditional Korean outfit) for How You Like That, Lisa wore a traditional Thailand outfit in LALISA, etc. 

 Now, shall we talk about the quality of their song, PINK VENOM? 

 At first, they gave us the sound of the traditional instrument, which is very much YG style. Pop and hip-hop music can be heard in this song. But what surprised me was the chorus. The drop beat was something new. We can (clearly) see the aura of its beat changing—and it fits so well.

The rap part was my highlight, though. As a fan, I have been waiting for Jennie and Lisa to have longer rap—mind you, Jennie was not rapping much on their previous album—this era brought to us by them with the "not-a-typical-Korean-pop-rap" most idols have. Thus, I can say their rap part is my FAVOURITE part. 

 However, what seems to be bothering me is that I wish they include one more part that is not repetitive (as in lyrics) for Rosie and Jisoo's part. Their bridge was REALLY amazing (as always). I wish the producer could give them more than what it is. Jisoo's vocal is the most stable among all. It's just unfortunate that she couldn't show it more. 

 Blackpink is amazing; their songs are unique and different. Each individual has a strong aura and personality, which can bring their group to the top (no doubt). Please give them a lot of love on their comeback!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gQlMMD8auMs