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LE SSERAFIM made their comeback last week with their first single album since their debut in 2022. Titled SPAGHETTI, the single album consists of the title track (and multiple versions) of the same name, featuring HYBE labelmate j-hope from BTS. This is LE SSERAFIM’s first Korean comeback following HOT and Come Over (from their HOT mini-album), and their first comeback overall since their Japanese comeback with Different (yet to be reviewed).
Look, the final product that LE SSERAFIM released was not on my KPOP bingo card this year. SPAGHETTI shows an entirely different side of the group that we have not heard from before. It is a lot more out there and wackier than any comparable LE SSERAFIM release—the only one that comes to mind is last year’s CRAZY, and that felt contained. For this reason, the heavy yet funky synth-and-autotune style of SPAGHETTI was engaging. It is definitely fun (cowbells tend to have that effect, which I am sure I have mentioned before on the blog), aided by the catchy hooks and repetition throughout SPAGHETTI. Similar comments can be made about the members’ delivery, but I also note that certain parts of the song made them seem charismatic. But while experimenting and doing something different is good (at least in my books), I think it should be acknowledged that this style switch could be jarring to some fans. As mentioned earlier, j-hope also features in SPAGHETTI, and I really appreciated his appearance in the song. I felt his feature grounds SPAGHETTI in a way that allows LE SSERAFIM to approach their parts in a more light-hearted manner. I love the oomph in the latter half of his part. It does wonders to SPAGHETTI.
People have described SPAGHETTI as a diss track aimed at their haters, and the lyrics do give that impression. I liked how they focused on a tasty and classic dish that many people would ‘eat up’. I also like how the video plays into the wacky side I mentioned earlier, with some scenes being a tad random (e.g., one member hanging out in the sauce and the members performing on a plate of spaghetti). I also appreciate that j-hope makes an appearance in the video. I do question some of the styling choices, such as the mechanic overalls. But it was a good video, overall.
I really enjoyed the performance of SPAGHETTI, particularly the sass and attitude the members bring to the audience throughout the routine. It definitely works well with the lyrics and the comeback’s concept. I particularly enjoyed the routine that accompanies the post-chorus hook (i.e., the “Eat it up”), with the members mimicking a ‘becoming sick’ motion. In contrast, the centre member tells people to ‘Eat it up’ through their moves. It felt like a fun part of the routine, with high impact on the message it was trying to push.
Song – 8.5/10
Music Video – 8/10
Performance – 9/10
Overall Rating –
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