[Review] DROP TOP – MEOVV

Cast your mind back a few weeks to when MEOVV pre-released the single HANDS UP ahead of their comeback. Well, two weeks after the release of HANDS UP, the group released their first mini-album, MY EYES OPEN VVIDE. It features the title track DROP TOP (the focus of this post), as well as their 2023 singles (MEOVV, TOXIC and BODY).

Admittedly, MEOVV doesn’t have much out at the moment. But the first track that caught my attention was TOXIC, and now DROP TOP is right up there with it. What both songs have in common is how amazing the vocals are. Every time DROP TOP comes on, I’m just in awe. SOOIN’s deep voice at the beginning instantly pulls me in, and the rest of the members sound so clear and stunning throughout. GAWON’s rap in the second verse is super crisp, and I love the extra punch they bring to parts like the chorus—it gives the song a nice lift. Now, I’ll admit, DROP TOP isn’t the most groundbreaking song. The instrumental has its moments – parts were atmospheric and calming. I enjoy the added oomph during the chorus, through the upbeat pop and rock elements. However, it also feels like something we have all heard before. As for the hooks, I thought they were kind of bland at first, but they’ve really grown on me and add some nice texture. All in all, I do wish the song had a bit more going on. But MEOVV’s vocals? Absolutely top-notch in DROP TOP.

The music video initially shows the members in confined spaces or weighed down in one way or another, yearning for freedom. As the music video progresses, we see the locations transition to open skies, and the members appear happier as a result. I do like how the camera becomes unfocused during these moments, or they are not your typical camera shots (in terms of the night vision). This speaks to the idea of not being confined to a single style or being bound by the strict, defined four walls of the screen. All of this aligns well with the song’s lyrics, which convey the message of living in the moment and embracing one’s individuality.

DROP TOP had an edge to it due to the instrumentation, so adding a bit of choreography made sense. I liked that it wasn’t an intense routine—it let the members focus on singing live. The moves were light and relaxed, and the rest of the routine was just MEOVV vibing with the music. This setup really suited the song.

Song – 8/10
Music Video – 8/10
Performance – 8/10
Overall Rating – 8/10