Anticipation and Praise for “Armageddon”
A post on Nate Pann simply titled “aespa’s new song ‘Armageddon'” sparked a flurry of comments and reactions from netizens, mostly expressing positive anticipation and praise for the track.
“Armageddon” and Its Music Video: A Cinematic Experience
Many comments highlighted the excitement surrounding “Armageddon,” predicting its success and overall greatness. The music video, in particular, received rave reviews. Netizens were impressed with its cinematic quality, describing it as “movie-like” and “mind-blowing.” The visual effects and overall production were praised, with some even calling it “god-tier.” However, some expressed disappointment over the video’s short length.
A Dig at Bang Si-hyuk and a Comparison to “Supernova”
Amidst the positive reactions, there were also mentions of Bang Si-hyuk, the CEO of HYBE Corporation, and his ongoing conflict with MIN Hee-jin, the founder of ADOR. Some comments criticized Bang Si-hyuk’s alleged mishandling of the situation, particularly his perceived disregard for aespa. This reportedly led to the release of private conversations between MIN Hee-jin and Bang Si-hyuk, where MIN Hee-jin expressed her frustrations with the situation. As a result, some aespa fans have developed negative views of Bang Si-hyuk. Someone said that after watching aespa’s ‘Armageddon’ music video, Bang Si-hyuk might feel so stressed that he would end up shouting.
Interestingly, some netizens compared “Armageddon” to aespa’s previous single, “Supernova,” expressing their preference for the latter. They praised “Supernova” for its strong concept, vocals, and beat, while describing “Armageddon” as more performance-oriented and less appealing to the general public. However, they still acknowledged the merits of “Armageddon,” particularly its powerful lyrics and unique sound.
SM’s B-Side Tradition: Will “Armageddon” and “Supernova” Break the Mold?
Finally, there were comments referencing SM Entertainment’s history of releasing strong B-sides that often outperform the title tracks. Examples included Girls’ Generation’s “Adrenaline” and Taeyeon’s “Four Seasons” Both “Armageddon” and “Supernova” were released as title tracks, yet they possess the captivating qualities of B-side songs. This deviates somewhat from SM Entertainment’s historical trend of B-sides often outperforming title tracks. A debate has arisen regarding whether this situation represents a continuation of the past trend or the emergence of a new one.
Overall, the buzz surrounding aespa’s “Armageddon” is overwhelmingly positive, with high expectations for the song and its accompanying music video. The comparison to “Supernova” highlights the group’s versatility and ability to deliver diverse musical styles.
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its getting more and more crazier. the visual, the vocal, the rap, the concept, ALL SERVED