Song Review: GENBLUE – Badass

GENBLUE blur the lines between K-pop and C-pop, composed of both Korean and Taiwanese members and promoting music in both languages. So far, their Chinese singles outweigh their Korean work, but they seem to be making a renewed push into the market with new track Badass.

This title already gives me pause, as I often use the word to describe music I dislike. GENBLUE seem to agree, as the song mocks someone who thinks they’re a “badass.” I like this concept for a girl group, though they simultaneously seem to be calling themselves badasses as well. Lyrical content aside, the music isn’t too memorable. It’s got more punch to it than many current girl group releases but lacks the strong hooks needed to engrave it into listeners’ memories. From the point of view of a rookie group trying to stand out, Badass doesn’t do enough. As a song on its own merits, it’s perfectly workable.

Grade: C+