1.4 2021–present: New agency, Siren : Dawn, Changer : Dear Eris and military enlistments.1.3 2019–2020: Under Cover, Under Cover : The Mad Squad, and HJZM : The Butterfly Phantasy.1.2 2017–2018: Cactus, Callin, and A.C.E Adventures in Wonderland. Jun trained under Jellyfish Entertainment alongside VIXX before transferring to CJ E&M. He appeared on Mnet's I Can See Your Voice as Kangta's look-alike. Donghun competed on Superstar K5 prior to becoming a trainee under CJ E&M, and later appeared on I Can See Your Voice as well, winning the episode and earning high praise from Got7's JB. Wow trained at YG Entertainment alongside Winner before later moving to CJ E&M, where he met Jun and Donghun. 5TAR got its complete version and was included in the. Kim Byeongkwan participated in Season 1 of K-pop Star but was eliminated during the final round of casting. The ballad showcased the talented members and their emotional vocals. 2017–2018: Cactus, Callin, and A.C.E Adventures in Wonderland Ī.C.E at the 2018 Incheon Airport Sky Festivalįrom left: Donghun, Chan, Wow, Kim Byeongkwan, Jun He also trained under JYP Entertainment alongside Chan. On May 23, 2017, A.C.E released their debut single album Cactus, a Hardstyle song produced by Zoobeater Sound. A.C.E released their second single album Callin' on October 19, 2017. On March 15, 2018, the group released a special single titled "5TAR (Incompletion)", with the song serving as a gift to fans after their brief hiatus to join The Unit and Mix Nine. Group members Kim Byeongkwan and Donghun won 4th and 8th place respectively on survival show Mix Nine in January 2018. They would have debuted in a temporary boy group, but the debut was cancelled later that year. Pingback: Every A.C.On June 7, 2018, A.C.E released their repackaged album, A.C.E Adventures in Wonderland, with their title track "Take Me Higher". Pingback: Song Review: A.C.E – Changer | The Bias List // K-Pop Reviews & Discussion Pingback: Song Review: A.C.E – Savage | The Bias List // K-Pop Reviews & Discussion Pingback: Song Review: A.C.E – Under Cover | The Bias List // K-Pop Reviews & Discussion Pingback: Song Review: A.C.E – Take Me Higher | The Bias List // K-Pop Reviews & Discussion Pingback: The Top 10 K-Pop Rookies of 2017 | The Bias List // K-Pop Reviews & Discussion Pingback: The Top 50 Best K-Pop Songs of 2017 (Day Two: 40-31) | The Bias List // K-Pop Reviews & Discussion Pingback: Song Review: A.C.E – Callin’ | The Bias List // K-Pop Reviews & Discussion Pingback: Six Reasons why 2017 has been an Underwhelming Year for K-Pop (so far…) | The Bias List // K-Pop Reviews & Discussion Pingback: Top Three K-Pop Songs of May 2017 | The Bias List // K-Pop Reviews & Discussion Hooksġ0 thoughts on “ Song Review: A.C.E – Cactus” But then again, I’d much rather have this kind of ballsy debut than yet another retread of sounds we’ve heard a million times before. Things feel just a bit too fragmented, causing Cactus‘s more left-field touches to stand out in a way that may be off-putting to some. This is most evident as the immense chorus sweeps in, though I wish the hardstyle beat had been brought in during this moment instead of the ensuing breakdown. The sound is bright throughout, but with an aggressive sense of catharsis that gives the song a lot of drive. The instrumental’s skittering synth creates a tense, frantic environment that balances well with the more restrained verses. Luckily, the rest of the track impresses with its commanding energy and dance pop smarts. The noisy breakdown following Cactus‘s chorus is not for the faint of heart, and I’m still not entirely sure if it works or not. I don’t think I’ve ever heard this sound attempted before in a k-pop track, and its inclusion will likely polarize opinion. Its most unusual touchstone is the sub-genre “hardstyle,” which combines a heavy, double-time kick drum with distorted electronics and bass. And while the track hasn’t quite converted me into an instant fan, its adventurous nature definitely piques my interest.Ĭactus crams more ideas into its three-and-a-half minutes than many k-pop songs dare to explore. I went into A.C.E’s Cactus (선인장) without knowing anything about the guys. Beyond the hope for a strong, quality track, a debut is free from the kind of crushing expectations that can sometimes derail the comeback of more established artists. Debuts are always exciting, offering the chance for a rookie act to paint the first brushstrokes of what might become their sound.
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