Following a practice first established in 2020, I’m celebrating the vacations immediately with the opening of presents. These packages come within the type of seasonal Okay-pop tracks not but reviewed on the weblog.

Like final 12 months, I’m both maintaining the presents or planning to return them. Nothing this 12 months is objectively dangerous, however I solely have a lot room on my vacation playlist so I’ve to be a bit choosy.

A.C.E. – Christmas Love

That is truly jauntier than I’d have anticipated it.

Verdict: Hold

Apink – Pink Christmas

This ticks off a variety of the containers you’d count on. It’s nothing wonderful, however I’ll take it.

Verdict: Hold

BOL4 – Snowball

I want a extra festive Christmas. This can be a bit too moody for me.

Verdict: Return

CLASS:y – Winter Bloom

Oh sure, right here come the sleigh bells! Apart from that, this feels like a typical fourth-gen woman group monitor, however I’ll hold it. The refrain is nice.

Verdict: Hold

Fantasy Boys – Christmas Day

I just like the sleigh bells, however there’s not a lot of a tune right here.

Verdict: Return

Hwang Chi Yeul – Lovely Winter

The melody has robust Sweetune vibes. I’m digging it!

Verdict: Hold

IVE – Payback

This was already included on their most up-to-date album. It’s an above common b-side that works nicely for the season however is also performed all 12 months lengthy.

Verdict: Hold

Jeon Somi x Huge Naughty – Ex-Mas

This isn’t for me.

Verdict: Return

Lucy – Over The Christmas

I’m maintaining something Lucy reward me, however that is sort of uninteresting.

Verdict: Hold, however not often use

NINE.i – Again To Christmas

I like this festive sort of sound. The melodies may very well be stronger, however I’ll add this to my playlist.

Verdict: Hold

Palmtree Island Artists – My Christmas Want

I at all times love these company vacation tracks. That is so tacky however that’s sort of what makes it enjoyable. It’s very Disney sounding.

Verdict: Hold

PLAVE – MERRY PLLIstmas

Yep, it takes a Christmas characteristic for me to lastly write about PLAVE. Surprisingly, this is among the stronger tracks on this round-up!

Verdict: Hold

Rocky – Christmas Dance

That is superb however doesn’t actually do something for me.

Verdict: Return

Ryeowook – Lingering

Good temper music that might match proper alongside the Charlie Brown Christmas soundtrack. I’d moderately hearken to that, although.

Verdict: Return

Xodiac – First Snow

The jaunty elements are good. The tune drags a bit within the center, although.

Verdict: Hold (however simply barely)