Music Critic Kim Do Heon talked about 5-STAR album + comments from theqoo
스트레이 키즈의 '★★★★★(5-STAR)'는 작정하고 만든 케이팝 블록버스터 앨범이다. 광인을 자처하는 멤버들의 선명한 추진력을 바탕으로 극한의 액션 퍼포먼스와 스펙터클한 프로듀싱이 눈과 귀 돌릴 틈 없이 쏟아진다. 동시에 원숙한 성장과 감동 서사까지 놓치지 않는다. 영리한 작품이다. pic.twitter.com/KBaig4lzn3
— 김도헌 | Kim Do Heon (@zenerkscd) June 2, 2023
앨범 구성도 좋다. 전반부 힙합 융단폭격을 퍼붓다가 보컬 중심의 'DLC'로 자연스레 흐름을 전환하고, 한의 재치 있는 '충돌'과 방찬의 강하고도 섬세한 곡 'Youtiful', 무거운 주제의 'FNF' 좋은 곡이 이어진다. 스스로 앨범에 별 다섯 개를 새길 정도로 자신감 있고, 그 근거가 명확한 수작이다. pic.twitter.com/4ZakmMEAKv
— 김도헌 | Kim Do Heon (@zenerkscd) June 2, 2023
GG translate:
Stray Kids' ' ★★★★★ (5-STAR)' is a K-pop blockbuster album that was deliberately made. Based on the clear driving force of the members who claim to be madmen, extreme action performances and spectacular productions are pouring in without gaps to turn your eyes and ears. At the same time, it does not miss the mature growth and touching narrative. A clever piece of work.
'Special' is Stray Kids' new representative song. From the Han River location to music videos that pay homage to scenes from famous movies and series to residential areas, true mix-pop is realized based on Sriracha's writing method. There are no limits, clichés, or compulsions to be found in those who easily jump across the vast multiverse.
The composition of the album is also good. After bombarding the hip-hop carpet in the first half, the flow naturally changes to the vocal-oriented 'DLC', followed by Han's witty 'Crash', Bang Chan's strong yet delicate song 'Youtiful', and the heavy theme of 'FNF'. They are confident enough to engrave five stars on their albums, and it is a masterpiece with clear evidence.
there’s so many positive comments about 특 MV on theqoo right now.
— 나의 가수 한지성 ♡ (@skzhoodie) June 2, 2023
most of the praises are about:
- cool and amazing mv (it’s like a movie)
- must be expensive filming it
- they’re looking forward to the stages
- the vibe being the same as seo taiji (1st gen kpop) (mixpop) pic.twitter.com/HFkMMUPt8P
