Song Review: Gyeongree (Nine Muses) – Cherry

Last year, it was reported that Nine Muses might be regrouping for a reunion comeback. I’d love to see it, as their discography is one of K-pop’s most underrated gems. But a year later, it seems that the news might have been a pipe dream — and judging by recent returns from groups like Infinite and Kara, it’s unlikely they would retain the production that made them amazing in the first place. So in the meantime, we’ll make do with solo releases.

Park Gyeongree is a longstanding member of the group, joining in 2012 just as Nine Muses were finding their Sweetune-produced groove. She’s released a few singles since 2017, but Cherry marks a comeback after three years and her first work under new agency Label Sayu. It’s a subdued return, floating along a soft, rhythmic instrumental. Her vocals glide with effortless poise, injecting an airy texture that works well with this style of song. The melodies are slight, but the verses have a satisfying flow that feels almost conversational. I don’t know that I’ll ever return to this simply because it’s not a sound I prefer, but I appreciate what Cherry‘s doing and Gyeongree pulls it off well.

Grade: C