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Point of View: U

Point of View: U is the first EP of South Korean singer Yugyeom. It was released on June 17, 2021, through AOMG.[1]

Point of View: U
Digital cover
EP by
Yugyeom
ReleasedJune 17, 2021 (2021-06-17)
GenreR&B
Length24:11
LanguageKorean
LabelAOMG
Singles from Point of View: U
  1. "I Want U Around"
    Released: June 11, 2021

Background and release

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On June 3, 2021, media outlets reported the imminent release of a collaboration between Yugyeom and Gray.[2][3] In the following days, AOMG announced June 11 and June 17 as the release dates,[4][5] then revealing that Yugyeom would release a seven-track extended play titled Point of View: U.[6] The record sees the participation of hip hop artists DeVita, Loco, Gray, Jay Park and Punchnello, with Gray producing five songs and Cha Cha Malone two.[6]

The single "I Want You Around", featuring DeVita, was pre-released on June 11, 2021.[7][8][9] The extended play was released on June 17 together with the music video of the title track "All Your Fault",[1] and "tells a love story in all its rocky, emotional glory while exploring the different facets of R&B."[10]

Promotions

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Yugyeom promoted "All Your Fault" with Gray on M Countdown on June 17,[11] Show! Music Core on June 19,[12] and Inkigayo on June 20.[13]

Music and lyrics

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Point of View: U opens with "I Want You Around", described as an R&B song with a beat trap in which the singer expresses his desire for his lover.[14][15] In "Running Through The Rain", Yugyeom promises to always be there, even in hard times;[16] the song mixes synthesizer, pop and R&B, with a bridge that, according to NME, is reminiscent of late-'90s/early-2000s Daft Punk.[10]

"All Your Fault" speaks of heartbreak, while "All About U", which features an EDM-based beat mixed with deep bass, expresses how all revolves around his lover.[16] In "Love The Way" he confesses he can't stop his feelings, while in "Falling In Love" he sings of how falling in love leads to wanting to keep the one you love in your heart forever.[16] The record is closed by the sentimental track "When U Fall",[16] with "sophisticated guitar melodies and a soft piano instrumental."[10]

Critical reception

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Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
NME[10]     
Rhythmer[17]     

In reviewing Point of View: U, Natasha Mulenga of NME called it "a triumphant introduction to his artistic independence" with which he "explores his budding artistry while shedding the constraints that comes with being an idol," giving the record 4 out of 5 stars.[10] EnVi Magazine called the EP "divine" and wrote that the fact that Yugyeom was able to create music capable of moving people emotionally was "an illustration of his diversity and range as a composer, lyricist and performer."[16]

Kim Hyo-jin of Rhythmer rated Point of View: U 2.5 out of 5 stars, finding the tracks very similar in rhythms, vibes and lyrics; on the other hand she appreciated the use of Yugyeom's lower vocal register, "which demonstrates his change and growth as a soloist."[17]

Year-end lists

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Publication List Rank Ref.
HipHopDX Asia's 20 Best Albums of 2021 n/a [18]
Rolling Stone India 10 Best Korean Hip-Hop and R&B Albums of 2021 6 [19]

Track listing

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No.TitleLyricsMusicArrangementLength
1."I Want U Around" (Feat. DeVita)
  • Yugyeom
  • Gray
  • DeVita
  • Yugyeom
  • Gray
  • DeVita
Gray3:11
2."Running Through The Rain"
  • Yugyeom
  • Gray
  • Yugyeom
  • Gray
  • Dax
  • Perro
  • Gray
  • Dax
  • Perro
4:04
3."All Your Fault" (네 잘못이야) (Feat. Gray)
  • Yugyeom
  • Gray
  • Yugyeom
  • Gray
Gray3:02
4."All About U" (Feat. Loco)
  • Yugyeom
  • Gray
  • Loco
  • Yugyeom
  • Gray
Gray3:44
5."Love The Way" (Feat. Jay Park & Punchnello)
  • Yugyeom
  • Jay Park
  • Punchnello
Cha Cha Malone3:02
6."Falling In Love"Yugyeom
  • Yugyeom
  • Cha Cha Malone
  • Cho Michelle
  • Adrian Mckinnon
Cha Cha Malone3:24
7."When You Fall"
  • Yugyeom
  • Gray
  • Yugyeom
  • Gray
Gray3:44
Total length:24:11

Charts

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Chart (2021) Peak

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Sales
South Korea Weekly (Gaon)[20] 8 KOR: 43,906[21]
South Korea Monthly (Gaon)[22] 22

References

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  1. ^ a b "GOT7's Yugyeom unveils dramatic video for 'All Your Fault' with GRAY". NME. June 17, 2021. Retrieved December 26, 2021.
  2. ^ Park Soo-in. "유겸, AOMG 계약 후 첫 신곡 어떨까 "6월 중 발표"". n.news.naver.com (in Korean). Retrieved December 19, 2021.
  3. ^ "[단독] 'AOMG 이적' 갓세븐 유겸, 6월 컴백...그레이 피처링". entertain.naver.com (in Korean). Retrieved December 19, 2021.
  4. ^ OSEN (June 4, 2021). "갓세븐 출신 유겸, 11일 신곡 발표..AOMG 계약 후 첫 행보[공식]". mosen.mt.co.kr (in Korean). Retrieved December 19, 2021.
  5. ^ "갓세븐 유겸, 11일·17일 잇따라 솔로 신곡 공개...AOMG 첫 행보 [공식]". hankyung.com (in Korean). June 7, 2021. Retrieved December 19, 2021.
  6. ^ a b "GOT7's Yugyeom to release his first solo EP on June 17". koreajoongangdaily.joins.com. June 8, 2021. Retrieved December 19, 2021.
  7. ^ Yoo, Byeong-cheol (June 11, 2021). "유겸, 11일 첫 솔로 앨범 선공개곡 'I Want U Around (Feat. DeVita)' 발매". Korea Economic TV (in Korean).
  8. ^ "유겸, 11일 'I Want U Around' 음원 선공개 [공식]". entertain.naver.com (in Korean). Retrieved December 19, 2021.
  9. ^ Park Seo-yeon. "유겸, 오늘(11일) 첫 솔로 앨범 선공개곡 'I Want U Around' 발매". entertain.naver.com (in Korean). Retrieved December 19, 2021.
  10. ^ a b c d e Mulenga, Natasha (June 28, 2021). "Yugyeom – 'Point Of View: U' review: a triumphant introduction to his artistic independence". NME.
  11. ^ Jung, Ji-won (June 17, 2021). "'엠카운트다운' 뱀뱀·유겸, 같은 그룹 다른 무대→브브걸 컴백". inews24 (in Korean). Retrieved June 5, 2022.
  12. ^ Hwang, Ji-young (June 19, 2021). "'음악중심' 로맨틱가이 뱀뱀-수줍은 미소 유겸". isplus.joins.com (in Korean). Retrieved June 5, 2022.
  13. ^ Lee, Seung-hoon (June 20, 2021). "'인기가요' 트와이스, 이변 없이 1위..브레이브걸스원위 컴백→뱀뱀유겸 솔로 데뷔[종합]" (in Korean). Retrieved June 5, 2022.
  14. ^ "YUGYEOM Unveils Dark, Cinematic Music Video For 'I Want U Around'". June 11, 2021. Retrieved December 22, 2021.
  15. ^ "GOT7's Yugyeom mesmerises in compelling solo debut 'I Want U Around' feat. DeVita from his upcoming album". Bollywood Hungama. June 11, 2021. Retrieved December 22, 2021.
  16. ^ a b c d e "Yugyeom's in Love in Solo Debut Point of View:U". EnVi Media. June 22, 2021. Retrieved December 26, 2021.
  17. ^ a b Kim, Hyojin (June 30, 2021). "유겸 - Point of View:U". Rhythmer (in Korean).
  18. ^ "HIPHOPDX ASIA'S 20 BEST ALBUMS OF 2021". HipHopDX. December 20, 2021.
  19. ^ Chakraborty, Riddhi (December 29, 2021). "10 Best Korean Hip-Hop and R&B Albums of 2021". Rolling Stone India.
  20. ^ "2021년 26주차 Album Chart". Gaon Music Chart (in Korean).
  21. ^ "2021년 07월 Album Chart". Gaon Music Chart (in Korean).
  22. ^ "Point of View: U – June, 2021". Gaon Chart (in Korean). Retrieved July 22, 2021.
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