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[Review] JUST B – = (NEUN)

JUST B is back with their new mini-album ‘=(NEUN)‘. It’s been seven month since their last comeback and we are thrilled to listen to what they have prepared for their 3rd EP.

For this release this group wants to express the message of “Equality” (Source: MELON) and we are intrigued to find out how they will translate and integrate this important concept into their music. Let’s start listening.

= (NEUN)

Beginning this release we get the single ‘DOMINO‘ starting with electric guitar instrumentation and a rock vibe. The guitar riff in this song gives off an angsty feel, and the tempo and beat changes are super cool. This single is a great opener for this release, it definitely hypes up listeners with the chanting and power vocals.

Ready or Not‘ brings a more alternative R&B style with an amazing synth. This combo gives this song a unique identity, and it just gets better with the mixing and layering. There is a lot happening in this song, and that makes it a super fun listen.

We go onto the title track ‘ME= (NANEUN)‘ and its pop/rock mix, this single really makes the vocals and rapping style of the members shine. The tone, feel and rhythm in this song is lovely and brings out a total new face of JUST B. Definitely a very refreshing, fun and cool listen.

For the music video we get a lot of candid shots mixed and a laid back style. I really liked how natural and rather organic most of the music video felt, and the performance parts just made it better. The styling for this music video is great, and the colour scheme super pretty. Watch it below.

Cherry on Top‘ takes over with a more playful style. The singing and instrumentation felt very youthful and full of energy, a very cute and soft listen.

Last of this release is the fan single ‘Night Stroll‘ with a ballad-feel, a lovely instrumentation and smooth back vocals. This single gave me massive early 2000s R&B boy group vibes. An amazing way to close this EP.

JUST B showed off a lovely mix of styles and sounds in this release ‘=(NEUN)’. They totally delivered a fun and diverse listen. Make sure to listen to this release here.

Kathleen Herrera
K-Beauty enthusiast, Drama Lover, Melophile and Foodie, writing about her faves on a daily basis.