The bubbly efflorescence of electro-pop sounds leads into the 5-way harmonies of the female leads in KPOP. The song is admittedly catchy on the first listen. Sung in Korenglish, songwriters Vernon and Park take the listener on a whirlwind of KPOP melodies and trendy dance beats. The result is a beautiful bubble gum single that promotes the new Broadway show KPOP. What is this song about? I have no idea. Do I care? Not at all! I find myself humming this to myself, unaware of what I am saying, mesmerized, hypnotized, and delighted. The song is not perfect, as some of the vocal syncopation in the verses feels clunky and rushed (possibly as it’s a condensed version?), but the overall feeling of joy and euphoria that results from listening more than makes up for these imperfections.

To say the least, I’m looking forward to the final cast recording! It’s very exciting to see Broadway welcoming non-English books/librettos to the stage. Hopefully this show opens the door for more international representation in the industry.