Tired of another G-Dragon kpop shitfest? Kara's here to help.
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Misguided experimentation dominated kpop in the first half of 2013. It seemed like most of the big groups came back with songs that focused more on being different for the sake of being different than producing good music. There were messy mashup songs like SNSD's "I Got A Boy" and 4Minute's "What's Your Name?" Then there were crimes against music like GD's "MichiGO" and Exo's "Oolf." It was a shitstorm, basically.
This summer, though, the best songs have shifted to more traditional pop, taking a familiar formula and doing good things with it. Such was the case with this summer's (and possibly this year's) best kpop song, A Pink's "NoNoNo," and such was the case with another of the season's stronger offerings, Kara's "Damaged Lady."
With "Damaged Lady," Kara doesn't tread much new ground. They don't bring much unexpected to the table. They just entertain for 3 minutes and 20 seconds.
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The song pairs a jpop sound with '90s r&b. Soyeon Friend said the verses reminded him of Destiny's Child, and I can see why; "Damaged Lady" has a bit of a throwback vibe musically and visually.
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It's also refreshing to see some class returned to kpop in the form of flattering, well-fitting outfits.
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BOTTOM LINE: Kara comes through with a standard pop song that's solid enough to warrant repeat listenings.
Ahhh, some much needed refreshment
This summer, though, the best songs have shifted to more traditional pop, taking a familiar formula and doing good things with it. Such was the case with this summer's (and possibly this year's) best kpop song, A Pink's "NoNoNo," and such was the case with another of the season's stronger offerings, Kara's "Damaged Lady."
With "Damaged Lady," Kara doesn't tread much new ground. They don't bring much unexpected to the table. They just entertain for 3 minutes and 20 seconds.
With minimal hand on puss action
The song pairs a jpop sound with '90s r&b. Soyeon Friend said the verses reminded him of Destiny's Child, and I can see why; "Damaged Lady" has a bit of a throwback vibe musically and visually.
The see-through blouse? The cropped tops? The cross accessories? The choker? '90s Fany Pack would certainly approve.
The video's pretty good, too. Again, nothing revolutionary. It has the standard in-a-box groups shots and closeups, coupled with a fun revenge scene.
Looking for revenge on a budget? Try this surefire method:
Follow your ex to a fancy restaurant and give him a good table footing.
Follow your ex to a fancy restaurant and give him a good table footing.
Don't want to damage your shoes? Just grab a muffin and rub it in his face.
He's paying for it, so this revenge will be extra sweet.
He's paying for it, so this revenge will be extra sweet.
It's also refreshing to see some class returned to kpop in the form of flattering, well-fitting outfits.
A girl group video without body stockings or cameltoe shorts? What is this fuckery?
BOTTOM LINE: Kara comes through with a standard pop song that's solid enough to warrant repeat listenings.