After two years since their last official EP with all of their members, ONEWE has returned as a 5-member group to wow fans with their new release for fans to enjoy. Planet Nine: ISOTROPY was released on April 17, consisting of 6 songs showcasing just how talented the group is. For new fans and returning fans, there is a song made for everyone to enjoy on this album upon listening that draws you back in for more.
ONEWE is a 5-member group who made their initial debut as MAS 0094 under Modern Music in August of 2015. They would later officially debut as ONEWE under RBW on May 13, 2019, with members Yonghoon, Harin, Kanghyun, Dongmyeong, and Giuk (formerly known as CYA). Known as the brother group of ONEUS, ONEWE showcases a more rock band approach by showcasing their phenomenal skills with instruments. With vocalist and leader Younghoon, drummer Harin, guitarist Kanghyun, keyboardist and vocalist Dongmyeong, and rapper and bassist Giuk, the five-member ensemble comes together -- in great harmony -- to create a timeless discography.
Planet Nine: ISOTROPY is the perfect album to help showcase ONEWE as a group. With each member assisting with writing a song, their talent is shown song after song, creating a no-skip album for listeners to enjoy. Plant Nine: ISOTROPY opens up with the title track song, “추억의 소각장 (Beautiful Ashes)," written by YongHoon and Giuk. This track starts with a slow, dreamy rock song. This song is such a breath of fresh air that it feels like listening to a coming-of-age drama and becoming immersed in the opening track. This track composition was beautifully written -- as it draws on the detail of the pain of being in love but the other person not feeling the same emotions as you, and all you can do is replay all the happy memories you once shared.
The second track, “Shoot it Out,” written by Kanghyun and Giuk, has such beautiful guitar rifts shown throughout the song from start to finish. The utilization of the guitars showcases the exceptional skills of ONEWE as a whole -- with the mix of the vocals to the background vocals. Each part pieces together, and combines so smoothly together. “한여름 밤 유성우 (Meteor Shower),” written by Giuk, is a love song comparing the girls’ beauty to shining so brightly like the stars in the sky.
The fourth track, “별 세는 너 (Count The Stars),” written by YongHoon and Giuk, is a different type of love song that highlights how beautiful the memories created together are. This track explores how he wants to confess how much the girl means to him, and after pondering on what to do and believing the things happening happened for a reason, he vows to protect her and cherish each moment spent.
“Kiss in the Rain,” written by Dongmyeong and Giuk, continues in the same story realm as the previous songs about being in love with someone. This track has similar vibes to a song you might hear in a sad love drama scene where the person finally comes to terms with the idea of confessing their love but bumps into the one they seek out to love with someone else and the lover turns around and notices them there standing in the rain with a sorrow face. He has flashbacks to that day throughout the week with this song playing in the back because even after the pain they still long for the other to love them back the way they do.
The final track on the album “다시 만나서 반가워 (Pleasant),” written by Harin and Giuk, is a more upbeat sounding song compared to the other tracks consisting of the vocals of the members along with another showstopping guitar rift in the song like “Shoot it Out” displayed. This track is the perfect closing song -- ending the album with a bang and creating a memorable album for the fans who have patiently waited for ONEWE to return as a five-member ensemble.
Whether you are a returning WEVE or a new fan, ONEWE has a song to suit your taste that makes you want to stay for more!
Written by Nina
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