“Motto” is a stand-out in K-Pop’s current climate.
Koreaboo
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ITZY are back with “Motto,” a high-energy synthpop track that’s already getting people talking.
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The song carries a straightforward message: trust the people in your corner, and believe in your own choices. It’s upbeat, it’s bright, and it doesn’t try to be anything it’s not.
While K-Pop has leaned heavily into abstract and unconventional concepts lately, “Motto” takes a different route.
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Korean netizens seem to be big fans of that. In a viral post asking for opinions on the JYP Entertainment girl group’s new release, the comments were full of appreciation for the refreshing song choice.
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- “You don’t need a difficult song. This kind of song is great.”
- “It worked really well as a fresh, summery concept. This suits them more than something abstract or hard to grasp.”
- “Fast beat with that crisp, fizzy feel. Not bad.”
- “It’s so catchy.”
- “Easy on the ears. Lately, so many songs have been trying so hard to be unique and edgy that it’s been exhausting.”
People are clearly tired of overthought concepts, and ITZY’s straightforward energy is landing well. Whether “Motto” has staying power remains to be seen, but for now, it’s hitting the right notes.