I’m a Woollim mega-fan, however I’ve been intentionally silent concerning the company’s upcoming exercise as a result of I’m fairly aggravated with the present state of affairs. Whether or not pushed by finances, scheduling or staffing, it looks like Woollim has left us supporters in a lurch. Its artists have primarily gone M.I.A since mid-November and the upcoming enlistment of Golden Youngster’s Y comes throughout the center of an extended hiatus for the group. I preserve my opinion that the company constantly releases the most effective music in Okay-pop, however these lengthy stretches of nothingness and general lack of communication change into extra irritating every time they happen.
Whereas none of Woollim’s teams appear to have any Korean comeback scheduled in the mean time, each DRIPPIN and Golden Youngster are releasing Japanese singles. Their J-pop work has been spotty at finest… however at the least it’s one thing. And truthfully, this new DRIPPIN tune is kind of good.
Whats up Goodbye manages to meld the group’s lighter pop aspect with the rock edge that made their 2022 work stand out. Initially, I nervous the tune would change into too cloying and generic. However, I discovered myself extra charmed with every passing refrain. The facility chords elevate the light-as-air melodies and provides the instrumental stunning grit. I’m much less enthused by the insistent synths, and the central hook is positively repetitive. However, it is a huge enchancment over final yr’s So Good and comfortably slots inside their present discography. It solely makes me extra impatient for a Korean comeback!
| Hooks | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Longevity | 8 |
| Bias | 9 |
| RATING | 8.5 |
Grade: B
