[Review] Ailee - I Will Show You

Vocals: 10 / 10

Was there ever any doubt? Even if you don’t follow Ailee’s escapades on Immortal Song 2 and don’t know of her talent, Ailee’s work in this song is amazing. Like everyone else, I was tricked into thinking this would be a slow, emotional ballad from the beginning. Pleasantly surprised by the breakout chorus, Ailee put out a dominating performance, consisting of high powerful belts, sorrowful notes, low husky lines, Ailee does a lot in this song. While I thought the bridge (which sounds mysteriously similar to “I Will Survive”) was out of place at first, I came to like it as a marker between the more confident Ailee in the prior choruses and the weaker and emotional Ailee in the final chorus. The transition from the second chorus to the start of the bridge could’ve been executed more smoothly, though. Everything is perfectly within range, the English is acceptable, and nothing is extraneous or unnecessary. 10점 만점에 10점!

Appearance: 10 / 10

Am I the only one who thinks that the only difference between the “ugly” Ailee and the “pretty” Ailee is that the former is just ridiculously cute in the pigtails and the latter is just downright attractive? Goodness G.O. You have no tastes. Ailee’s eyes are the highlight when she “transforms” shining bright blue and I was staring at her eyes with every close-up. Ailee’s hair is also flawless even in the more goofy styles (like the one particularly reminiscent of Dara).

Dance: 8 / 10

Choreography is never the focus of Ailee’s songs / music videos, but for what it is worth it’s simple and that’s enough to make me like it. Maybe in the future we’ll see some crazy choreography out of Ailee to show us that she’s indeed one of the best all around artists there is. Some of the sequences where there’d be one or two backup dancers standing still was weird. Usually I’d leave Ailee / whoever is the main stand in place while the others move around but hmm what do I know I’m not a choreographer.

Music Video: 8 / 10

This is a straightforward music video. See what I did there?! The setting looks good minus the rather creepy hospital-esque location at the beginning and bridge. All the people who previously ignored her (while she was so freaking adorable) suddenly drool over her asking for dates and marriage. Ailee initially rejects the now serious G.O. and talks about wanting better, described by the chorus but eventually seems to break down, showing the emotional rift and finally smiles after being hugged by G.O. (that lucky man). All in all it’s a good compliment. Extra credit to G.O. for some of the most stupidly forced and hilarious facial expressions I have ever seen in any music video ever.

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Overall: 90 / 100

This is a strong message backed by powerful vocals and a solid instrumental. Honestly, no one would ever recognize Ailee for the rookie that she is. But that is only by definition, and Ailee has proven time and time again she is no ordinary rookie solo amongst a sea of new groups.