[Review] LeeSSang - Tears (feat. Yoojin)

Vocals: 8 / 10

The chorus is very straightforward and addicting, only furthered by having Yoojin (“Eugene” is a terrible romanization for a girl) joining with Gil. Gil and Yoojin provide a tasteful one two punch with Gil’s raspy husky voice immediately followed up on by Yoojin and her clear crisp notes. It was a rather awkward combination at first but they begin to mesh together after a few listens. The two voices also provide a “point of view” from both sides (of the relationship), so to speak.  Yoojin’s ad lib work alone at the end was also impressive. I’ve never heard of The Seeya before, but this first experience of Yoojin is certainly enough to get me interested.

Rap: 10 / 10

Gary should receive full marks by the sole fact that he does consistent work since the dawn of time and actually writes his own stuff. Of course, his flow is good and he has charisma and energy in his verses. As a Running Man fan, it’s hard to look at Gary’s work at not think about the Monday Couple (Gary and Jihyo) so the lyrics get a meaningful boost now that the Monday Couple is no longer “active”. Splendid work, Mr. Gary.

Music Video: 9 / 10

It’s strange talking about a hip-hop music video, considering Gary and Gil (and Yoojin, too) don’t actually show up in the music video, or have any choreography, etc. This MV stars soloist NS Yoon-G and DMTN’s Daniel for the relationship and the various light and dark shades differentiating past and present was good. Pretty interesting considering actual physical interaction between Daniel and NS Yoon-G doesn’t actually “happen”, because of the screen split and such, and they come together in the end, only to go their separate ways.

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Overall: 90 / 100

This song strikes at our hearts in three different directions. Gary’s meaningful lyrics, Gil’s harsh voice and Yoojin’s crisp voice / ad libs. This trio is an assortment of flavours, each with their own charms and qualities that will draw you in. The music video is also nicely crafted, adding to the emotion. It’s such a lovely and addicting song that will provide a fresh track anytime of the day.