Chapter 44 Detailed Review of the Album (Bonus Chapter with 12,000 Nutrient Solution) ...
[For casual listeners, what's your opinion on Li Tao's debut album, "The Wave"?]
[Poster]
Let me start by saying that I'm not really a fan of Lumera. I've just seen photos of the beautiful Coldy a few times, and when I came across her new song, I clicked on it and was immediately blown away. I'm now a fan and I'm looking to see if anyone else is like me.
If you had to choose, which song would you like the most? My favorite is "Waves". The music video for this song is filled with the aura of money. What's even more amazing is the dancing skills of the sisters. Whether they are standing on a swaying boat or on a stable but windy deck, it feels like they are going to kill me with their dancing. The power is just too intense.
I'm already looking forward to their stage performance; the dance moves in this song are so powerful!
【1L】
Like the original poster, my favorite song is "The Waves." The lyrics, "I am the blue sea, an overconfident wave," are so poetic and powerful. I don't know how to describe it, but I feel a sense of celestiality. Since most of our planet is ocean, it looks blue. Listening to such a song with its ups and downs makes me feel like I'm looking down on the entire Earth from space.
I haven't heard this kind of grand music in a long time, especially in the petty world of K-pop. It has this kind of feel that will go viral worldwide. It's like a declaration that "no matter what enemy comes before me, I will devour them." Coldy, you're a genius!
【2L】
Coldy is amazing! All eight of us Coldy's girls worked incredibly hard! This is real footage from the ship! Not CG! Not CG! You can clearly see their breath, and even our young lady's eyelashes are frozen! Wow, they worked so hard!
【3L】
The young lady could have inherited the family business, but instead she's crying and jumping around here. It's been freezing in Seoul these past few days, and she still had to go on a flight for filming—she's really pushing herself! I have so much respect. Most importantly, even in such harsh conditions, the ladies' dancing looks like it could punch me to death.
【4L】
They all have different dancing styles, but they look so harmonious. It's true that pretty girls stand in the middle. Coldy's presence in the middle really sets him off. His trench coat looks even cooler as it blows, and when it flutters, it's like a blade. My captain unnie, saranghaeyo!
Besides, who understands the comforting feeling of wearing more clothes when shooting outdoors in winter? You can still look beautiful in thick clothes! A beautiful woman is beautiful no matter what!
【5L】
Our Lumera's strength is beyond question. Any one of them could be the center in another group. They're basically monsters with no weaknesses. Even if their vocals and dance are a little weak, they're still in the 80s. Of course, the young lady is an exception, but she wouldn't be too bad mixed in. Besides, my eyes were completely drawn to Coldy at first glance. She's really killing me...
【6L】
Agreed... Charm is truly a mysterious thing... The creator really knows his song too well. Coldy's every expression is perfectly controlled and fits the lyrics perfectly. I have to say it again, being looked at like that must be so satisfying!
【7L】
Coldy's acting has improved so much! She's made amazing progress in just one month. Before, she didn't use such exaggerated facial expressions, but this time hers are much more intense, yet every frame is flawless [images][images][images] She's simply stunning... I'm really curious where Coldy took her professional training. Working at a big company really makes a difference; she's become much more mature in every way.
【8L】
Do you all like "The Waves"? I prefer "Tonight's Utopia"! Sigh, who can understand how awesome it is for a 20th-century old-timer like me who loves retro city pop and synthwave to hear such a pure synthwave track? The electronic drum beats are so exhilarating, it's like driving at 100 mph! If you didn't know it was K-pop, I would have thought I had accidentally wandered into the Western pop music scene. It's overflowing with the scent of The Plants!
【9L】
I understand, I understand. This song is so catchy without the vocals, but it's a bit sadder with them. However, the song is so catchy in waves. Several of their voices aren't really suited to this song. But I can tell they tried very hard, and those who weren't suited to it sang less.
【10L】
I'm just a music fan, and I bought the whole album after hearing this song. I didn't recognize any of the singers, but who was it that sang those first two lines? Their voices were so authentic, that cool, detached tone with a touch of humidity—I love it! And that climax line was so satisfying to sing, dreamy yet detached, romantic yet cold, it felt like a complete urban monologue. If these two sang the whole song, it would definitely be a timeless classic. I've heard that K-pop has been really into retro-style songs lately, they should learn from this song!
【11L】
Congratulations, you've caught Coldy's style! Both parts you mentioned were sung by Coldy, who is also the primary producer of this song. Her songs all have a distinct style; even "Don't Play Pranks," which sounds like a sweet, lighthearted song, is unique, incorporating a touch of bubblegum pop. It has a vintage feel but doesn't sound outdated; instead, it's surprisingly delightful.
【12L】
Hearing strangers praise my K-pop is so satisfying! I'm going to add 10L to my favorites, the description is so accurate! The song "Utopia" is not Korean at all, I can hardly believe it originated in K-pop. I knew as soon as I heard it that Western fans would definitely like it, after all, The Weeknd's songs have been popular on Soundwave and Billboard for a long time, and Dualipa also has many songs in this style. There are so many Western audiences.
I performed Paa's songs twice on SW, and I think I really like Paa's style. As a result, I combined the strengths of both artists to create a new hit song. Sure enough, it got 500,000 plays on Spotify on the first day, more than 500,000 on Apple Music, and a million on YouTube in one day. I'm now dreaming of making it onto the Billboard charts in its first week.
【13L】
Based on this increase, it's entirely possible. Moreover, our group includes American white people, so Western fans should be more accepting. Wake One, you don't need to go through the trouble of trying to break into the US like other groups. Your beauty has arrived!
【14L】
An abstract song like "If Life Is Too Tiring, Go Jump into the Han River" must have been prepared for our Chinese fans who are in a good mental state. I said that this divine song is dragged down by its name. In both Korea and China, Koreans think it has the wrong values, and Chinese people think the Han River is unlucky. But after listening to it, you will know what a divine song it is. It is a blessing for us rock lovers. You can listen to the work of God for free without spending 998 or 98!
The second half of the line "Life is too tiring, so jump into the Han River" is actually "Life is too tiring, so go home along the Han River!" It's a song written for all working people, and it also serves as a transition, connecting with "Tonight's Utopia".
"Tonight's Utopia" is about imagining a dream world to heal yourself when life is too tiring, and you don't want to leave. "Jump into the Han River" is about telling people that if they are tired, they should go home and that home will always warm them. The lyrics of both songs are very well written and express the feelings of so many people!
It's not just a divine song with terrible lyrics, it's divine upon divine! Coldy not only writes great songs for us, but she also cares about us. Truly, a goddess loves the world!
【15L】
You've made me almost forget what "god" means, but I agree. Having Coldy sing the chorus of all four songs is a true treat for the soul. Every time I hear her voice, my heart skips a beat!
Some people have said that some members of the band are not suitable for "Utopia," but I don't think that's the case. Here's how I see it: the members with cold voices are escaping reality, while the members with hot voices are pulling them back to reality to face tomorrow. So the abruptness and incongruity are actually the right thing to do. Generally, if someone is not suitable for a song, the listening experience will be very bad, but I think that those solid voices did not lower the quality of this song.
Like "Jump into the Han River," "Utopia" evokes a sense of hope in the end. The former is the hope of rebirth from ashes, while the latter is the hope of thinking of home and feeling supported to persevere.
I think that's what Coldy was trying to say: after venting, you still have to go to work (not really); after the pain is over, you still have to keep moving forward!
【16L】
I'm so happy to see everyone's reading comprehension (scratch that), and their reports! (starry eyes) (starry eyes) I also want to join the discussion! (raises hand)
I think that although this album doesn't have a unified style, they are all related to retro style. In addition to the great use of electronic and synthesizer effects, the themes expressed in each song are very straightforward and simple. They are not as flashy as they are now. They have that kind of innocence from the past. "Waves" is "I'm the best", "Utopia" is "I'm quitting", "Jump into the Han River" is "I! Want! To! Go! Home!" and "Don't Play Pranks" is that kind of pure unrequited love, the kind of pure heartbeat without the melodramatic pain of other artists.
I like you, so I want to get your attention. And the pranks she played weren't particularly outrageous; they were annoying, but not to the point of being hateful.
I noticed that very few people have discussed this song before, but it's my favorite sweet little song. People need to listen to sweet little songs to have the energy to make a living!
By the way, sumin's cross-dressing performance amazed me! You've finally found your niche, cool lady! Last time I saw you in a suit, you gave off a Takarazuka vibe! Coldy's pink hair is a perfect match for this song. Her hair is the color that makes every girl's heart flutter. No wonder she hasn't dyed it back for so long and even touched up the hair that had grown out. It was all for this song!
【17L】
Xiao Kou has such a sweet smile in "Don't Play Pranks," and her pink-haired captain look is quite cool and contrasting. I love Kou's hair color so much, I hope it lasts a long time!
I've figured out the plot of "Don't Play Pranks." At first, I thought it was about a group of people having a crush on Sumin, and I was even amazed at how Sumin was being treated like royalty. But after watching the music video several times, I realized that the other girls only appear when Coldy is around, and the clothes they're wearing have all appeared in Coldy's house before. [MV screenshot]
When Coldy pushes Anri into Sumin's arms, Anri passes right through Sumin's body, and Sumin's gaze remains fixed on Coldy, without even glancing at Anri or the six onlookers, it's clear that from beginning to end, only Coldy truly loves Sumin. Everyone else is either a figment of Coldy's imagination or an alter ego of her.
It's pure love!
【18L】
Ahhh, so that's how it is? I thought my senior was actually dead or something, which is why I couldn't touch him... It seems I've mastered the art of self-inflicted pain. Great, it'll end happily, right? He even said "I love you"!
【19L】
It's an open ending, since they said "yeah right" at the end. But I think anyone who isn't clueless could tell that Coldy really likes him. But the lyrics also say that the senior is like a block of wood, so the ending is uncertain again. Hmph, it's not a big deal that Coldy likes you. Coldy says he likes us fans every day (no jealousy intended).
【20L】
If you don't believe me, I believe all the DKJJs are just as jealous as I am. Sumin is such a lucky girl. She married my Coco before, and now my Coco is confessing to her. She's enjoying all the benefits. But what about the downsides?
【21L】
I know it's tough being a solo fan, but please bear with it. Our two idols are so loving towards our Hanmin and Cai fans. Today, we're going to surpass the UK and the US, and even the Hanmin and Cai fans!
【22L】
So, it turns out there aren't as many Hanwen/Cai fans? The former couple was constantly showering us with sweetness, and even had a scene that went down in CP history. The latter couple, on the other hand, didn't interact much. The only scene I can think of is Hanwen asking Cai to choose between a collaboration or a competition.
[23L]
No... Han Cai is our Lumera's American CP. Everyone still prefers shipping the first and second ones. When will the unrequited love literature finally stop being so popular?! This pair is a bit bittersweet, but Han Jie occasionally returns the arrow, which makes the CP fans go crazy. But I want to say, can you please stop portraying Han Jie as a woman who flirts with everyone? Han Jie can even write "Don't Play Pranks". She is very loyal!
[24L]
Fans of all the couples are starting to argue about who this song was written for. Everyone says it's for Sumin, so who is it for? Of course it's for us fans! Let's be clear, this senior is me!
【25L】
I almost couldn't retract my 50-meter-long sword. I was thinking, "Who's so narcissistic? Their crush during school has nothing to do with their teammates." Wait, could there really be a Coldy who had a crush on someone during school?
【26L】
No way... To put it bluntly, if Coldy really liked someone, would he need to have a crush? Anyone could get him, right? Besides, it's been so long, even if it was a crush, it's irrelevant now, since they're not together anyway.
[27L]
Click here. Don't start guessing every time you see a love song. By that logic, if you see "Utopia," you should be searching for a hidden alleyway in the city that might actually hold a door to another world.
【28L】
Speaking of which, who is this FOX? He's appeared again, and only in the song "Life is too tiring, so go jump into the Han River". Does this mean that Coldy wrote this song during the talent show?
[29L]
I think it's possible. The song has two themes: "So damn tired" and "Let me go home." It's just like Coldy's mental journey during the competition. But I'm also very curious about who this FOX is. He also appeared in the arrangement section of "Self-Eater." Did someone speculate before that he was an outsider that the show's producers hired for Coldy?
【30L】
I think it must be one of the teachers on the show who taught Coldy how to write songs. Although I know Coldy is very self-taught, to reach this level purely through self-study would be a once-in-a-century genius. I think he must have had one-on-one tutoring, not Gary. He wouldn't need to use a Fox account.
【31L】
Teacher...senior...teacher...senior...teacher...senior...ahhhhh, I'm so worried! Fox is a prime suspect!
【32L】
This is outrageous! Someone who can train someone this well must have some skills of their own. Most established producers in the industry with real talent are in their forties, fifties, or sixties. Do you think Coldy would be interested in an old man? Coldy's songs are very emotionally nuanced; it's quite possible Fox is a female producer.
【33L】
That makes sense. My heartbreak has healed itself, hehe. By the way, my older sister is so popular! This whole building is basically full of Coldy fans.
【34L】
It's just too amazing. Their debut album only had four songs, and each one was written by Coldy. Moreover, every song was of very high quality. I have never seen such a spectacle before, and I haven't eaten anything this good in a long time. It's simply the ultimate dream for those who admire strength!
【35L】
Thankfully, the data didn't bury our Lumera! Both sales and music streaming were huge hits. This year, the overall Melon charts were even more sluggish than last year, but "Waves" really lived up to expectations, breaking 400,000 views on its first day and reaching 20 million views on YouTube in just 24 hours. Our Lumera deserves all that!
【36L】
Twenty million on the first day isn't even enough to crack the top five in history. The data before that is just terrifying. I glanced at Lisa's solo and it got seventy million on the first day. But for a newly debuted group, the results are already quite impressive. (Applause) (Applause)
【37L】
Don't be so overly ambitious. We already have an album that was number one on its first day of sales. Just look at it a little longer and you'll feel great (laughs) (laughs)
【38L】
Am I the only one who thinks... four songs are a bit too few?! It's not enough to listen to at all! Any one of these four songs could be a title track on another group's album, yet they're all crammed into the same album!
【39L】
Ahhhhh, I'm already clamoring for Koko to go solo! Give me a solo album with ten songs so I can listen to them all at once! Surely no one would dare doubt her solo success, right?
【40L】
To be honest, I also... but let's wait and see. Their group hasn't even established itself yet, so they won't be going solo anytime soon. However, they could take on some collaboration tracks. Our Xiao Kou is so talented, all you seniors should take a look! Please feel free to extend an olive branch if you'd like! Thank you!
【41L】
It would be great if Coldy could feature on it; just hearing her voice is an unparalleled pleasure!
【42L】
Enough with the rambling, let's get our four songs getting lots of votes and cuts! Especially "The Waves"! Let's get "The Waves" to another number one!
【43L】
Yes, yes, yes, Ditto is so hard to beat, come quick! We've already won in sales, we have to win this time too! Can you bear to see the eight little girls dancing for us in the cold wind lose?!
【44L】
Go go go! I want to see Lumera's name dominating the charts for the next month!
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Author's Note: Chapter 44 ends with 44L (44 words)~
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