Following BTS Jungkook‘s successful release of his solo album, “GOLDEN,” the popular South Korean music critic site IZM shared a review that has since sparked an intense online discussion.

Rated at two out of 5 stars, “GOLDEN” was most closely criticized for being “too pop for K-Pop.” 

When speaking about any Ok-Pop monitor, the remark, ‘It sounds pop-ish,’ has lengthy been obtained as a reward. It gave perception to how the general public has lengthy thought-about the everyday beats and maximalist construction of Ok-Pop to be of much less ‘class,’ whereas idolizing the clean-cut Western pop sound. Jungkook’s album, GOLDEN, breaks that norm and brings a brand new perspective to the age-old interpretation. It’s an album that represents how void the title ‘pop star’ could be, in an period of Ok-Pop that has pushed by borders and throned itself as a complete style.

In a simplistic, short-sighted method, the shortage of character from the person tracks may very well be seen as a constructive side. But trying on the complete album, that’s not the case. For ‘3D,’ Jungkook was Justin Timberlake-esque, whereas for ‘Standing Next To You,’ he was The Weeknd Meet Michael Jackson. For ‘Closer To You,’ he got here near Justin Bieber-ing. In the tip, although, Jungkook is just not the mixture of all these pop stars. The album, and the way it’s structured, has erased Jungkook’s identification, in an try and high the American charts. And because of this, the play-through of GOLDEN sounds no in need of some automated playlist, thrown collectively by an algorithm.

— Han Sung Hyun

While Jungkook himself defined the alternatives he made for the album, critic Han Sung Hyun had a lot to remark in regards to the significance of the non-Korean content material.

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Han known as “GOLDEN” the epitome of HYBE eradicating “K” from Ok-Pop, and being “too trend-chasing” for his desire.

GOLDEN is the epitome of HYBE Entertainment’s final objective, of eradicating the ‘K’ from Ok-Pop. Like LE SSERAFIM’s albums all stained by Rosalia, and people of NewJeans mimicking the main points of PinkPantheress’s works, right down to the smallest private preferences, GOLDEN is extra like a direct import of some pop album. Amid the lineup of tracks that ooze with the composers’ decisions and references, maybe the only signal of the vocalist’s presence is from the flawless pronunciation of the English phrases. And it brings up the query: Who is he competing towards, his fellow artists or the newest AI vocal program?

The one upside to the album is that it’s not smothered in message of identity-finding or philosophy-spreading. GOLDEN is the work of a very methodical and commercialized manufacturing, backed by an incredible quantity of economic abundance funding the extravagant A&R system—to provide ‘easy-listening’ and ‘trendy,’ ‘short’ songs from songwriters like Ed Sheeran, Shawn Mendes, DJ Snake, and extra. And it’s a illustration of the place Ok-Pop music stands, to the viewers worldwide. To these in the hunt for a root-less music chasing the newest rising genres, taking over the favored short-form content material, and promoting the trendiest key phrases, GOLDEN is ideal.

— Han Sung Hyun

The total adverse evaluate has, inevitably, began lots of dialogue on-line. Thousands of feedback throughout on-line communities debated the evaluate, in addition to the album. Some ARMYs revered the critic’s opinions, as critiques are private; Others disregarded the evaluate for being hateful for no motive.

• “The artist himself chose the path he took. It’s what he aspires, and so it was a bit disappointing to me.”
• “EXACTLY WHY this turned out to be the best album for me, haha. Jungkook pushed himself over his limits and tried all the different vocal skills that he didn’t get to show off before. The album offered so much, so I was satisfied.”
• “The tracks are fine, but I do understand what the critic is talking about. It did feel like it was focusing on the rankings and commercial achievements. It would’ve been even better if it showed some artistic color. Like, Jungkook is such a talented person, so I guess I expected something more original to him.”
• “It’s izm we’re talking about… Their critiques are often all over the place.”
• “I’ve been listening to the album quite a lot, but that being said… I do agree with what’s being said.”
• “Wait, what?! TWO STARS? I don’t get it… I’ve been listening to it, feeling more astonished each time.”

• “This review reads like a malicious comment under some online forum post.”
• “I think it puts into words how I felt after listening through the whole album. Sounds great and all. His singing is immaculate and his performances are even better. But there isn’t something to tie it all down together. The part about it sounding like an AI-generated playlist, I really get. I think it’s because usually first solo albums are a bit more personalized. But it ended up being a satisfactory album to me, so I’m looking forward to his future works.”
• “I agree. I hope his next album is a bit different.”
• “Listen, his fans loved it. He’s doing great things out there right now. That’s all that matters.”

• “You know, reading the whole thing again, I realized that it talks about LE SSERAFIM and NewJeans in a Jungkook album review. The critic is biased against HYBE.”
• “The album did remind me of NSYNC-era Justin Timberlake. So… Yes, it did feel like a patchwork of this and that pop trends. Haha. But that’s what made it so easy to listen to. I don’t think these reviews matter, as long as the album isn’t being produced by Jungkook himself. The album was a hit, end of story.”
• “I have to agree with what’s being said here. I would’ve understood if it was a couple of songs. But the whole album to be so… pop is, in my opinion, not exactly in Jungkook’s favor. I think it should’ve shown more of Jungkook’s personal colors as an artist.”
• “Our golden maknae Jungkook apologized for having the album come so late. And he made some great songs. These help ARMYs wait for OT7. So stop hating. A vocalist’s job is to sing well and dance well, which he’s doing. What’s wrong with being like a pop star? Also… Watch his performances. I don’t think there’s ANY lack of character.”
• “Damn, this says a lot. But I think it’s fair for a music critic to critique an album like so. I get the points being  made.”

Meanwhile, there isn’t any doubt that Jungkook’s newest record-breaking album is turning into the inspiration for much more success for the (Ok)-Pop star. Receiving an incredible quantity of affection from followers and media all around the world, “GOLDEN” and Jungkook each stay unbothered.

#JungKook‘s ‘GOLDEN’ to debut at #2 on the Billboard 200 with over 200K models bought first week, greatest debut for a Ok-Pop soloist in historical past (through @HITSDD). pic.twitter.com/H8AtHIKKfp

— chart knowledge (@chartdata) November 10, 2023

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