Seventeen sub-unit BSS conquered 2023 with their megahit Combating. Throughout that 12 months, its catchy refrain and memorable choreo turned the type of fashionable touchstone you see in all places — from dance challenges to selection exhibits. That stage of success may be tough to observe, and it was in all probability sensible of BSS to attend almost two years earlier than releasing one other title observe. CBZ (Primetime) (청바지) picks up the baton with a equally upbeat aptitude, performing as a cool burst of cheer for the beginning of 2025.
I’m not at all times the perfect viewers for what BSS provide, because the humorous nature of their music can typically really feel gimmicky to me. The gimmicks are bolstered by unimaginable expertise and catchy melodies, which definitely helps, however even a tune as potent as Combating can come throughout extra like a gag from a comedy present than a permanent pop observe. CBZ skirts the identical line, enjoyably funky however at all times with a touch of novelty that retains me from fully falling into its charms.
No matter I might imagine, the tune by no means lapses in power. Its percussion is relentlessly perky, unfurling a bounding tempo ornamented with jazzy keys and thrives of guitar and brass. The refrain flows effortlessly over this combine, making the most of the blokes’ strong vocals. It’s not as anthemic as Combating, however it has a enjoyable, festival-like depth that may possible profit from stay performances. We’ll see if CBZ will become the identical chart-and-culture-conquering hit as its predecessor, however for now I take pleasure in it rather less than Combating.
| Hooks | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Longevity | 8 |
| Bias | 8 |
| RATING | 8 |
Grade: B-
