Music critic Kim Youngdae reviews NewJeans' Home Sweet.

뉴진스의 How Sweet. 신곡이 나왔을때 평론가가 그걸 보거나 듣고 놀랄 확률은 거의 없고 설령 있다고 해도 그것은 부정적인 종류의 놀라움인 경우가 대부분이다. 그런 의미에서 뉴진스는 데뷔 이래 내게 예상치 못한 놀라움을 지속적으로 느끼게하는 몇 안되는 그룹. 평론가로서 무력감을 느낄만큼 그…

— 김영대 Kim Youngdae (@toojazzy25) May 29, 2024

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Translation: When New Jeans drops a new track like "How Sweet," the likelihood of critics being genuinely surprised upon hearing it is slim to none. And even if they are, it's usually in a negative light. In this regard, New Jeans stands out as one of the few groups consistently delivering unexpected twists since their debut. As a critic, predicting their trajectory can feel futile, and their releases often feel refreshingly innovative, even to seasoned observers like myself. What's intriguing is that this sentiment isn't just confined to critics; the general public shares a similar sentiment. While New Jeans' music is often labelled as easy listening, its essence lies not in simplifying music itself but in making potentially complex music accessible to all. "How Sweet" follows suit. It masterfully incorporates elements of old-school music without feeling outdated, exuding a simple, intuitive coolness that requires no explanation or persuasion.

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- "Old school vibe without feeling dated >> It's great."

- "It gets better the more times you play it."

- "I'm really loving it. This is the best song among all their releases since debut."

- "Bubblegum matches my preference more..."

- "Kim Young-dae, a critic truly skilled at expressing himself."

- "Personally, I'm getting more and more disappointed with each new release."

-"It seems like this person hasn't put out any negative reviews, LOL. Maybe because they tend to focus on their favorites, they always write positive feedback, LOL."

- "There's too much English, it's not my style ㅠㅠ"

- "Obsessed! New Jeans' music never gets old."

- "Despite feeling irritated by her, I have to admit that Min Hee-jin's songs and concepts are good. Just like always, NewJeans is doing great and looking adorable."