[Compilation] Music critics on "Delight" of Baekhyun

"Delight"

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Music critic Seo Jung Min Gap picked "Delight" as one of “Albums that you will regret if you don’t listen to” in the first half of 2020.

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In this new album, the title song "Candy" with R&B genre blends well with Baekhyun's sweet voice. Music critic Kang Soojin said "Baekhyun has upgraded the growth history of idol groups which used to center around performances to examine vocals. His collaboration with Suzy and dramas’ soundtracks are so popular that he is called as ‘prestige vocals’"

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Music critics also gave high scores to Baekhyun's album and tracks. Music critic Kim Doheon also chose "Bungee” from "Delight," and music critic Jung Minjae chose "Underwater" as one of the most impressive songs in the first half of 2020.

Baekhyun have gotten much attention for his music moves. He not only set new record for 2nd solo album, but also secured his position as solo artist with favorable reviews from music fans and music critics.

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Baekhyun also broke the prejudice that idol-turned (solo singers) are relatively weak in general public’s appeal. The genre of R&B and fork are totally different, but thanks to his skillful digestion. Music critic Kim Yoonha said, “If his first solo album was in the process of finding his identity, this album clearly revealed his color as an R&B vocalist. She added, “I also like (other singers’) solo albums which unraveled the sentiment of the 80s and 90s with ballads, but Baekhyun seems to have achieved greater success in accordance with the genre trends that are popular these days.”

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Kim Doheon (Music critic, IZM Webzine editor)

- Memorable Domestic Albums in the first half of 2020: "Delight"

- Memorable K-Pop Songs in the first half of 2020: "Bungee"

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Jung Minjae (Music critic, Korea Music Awards (KMA) Selection Committee)

- Domestic albums that enjoyed in the first half of 2020 (random order): "Delight"

- K-Pop (songs) that enjoyed listening to in the first half of 2020 (random order): "Underwater"

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Worked at Taste of Music Podcast:

- Best Domestic Albums in the first half of 2020 (date released order): "Delight"

- Best K-pop Singles in the first half of 2020 (Aside from title songs, date released order): "Ghost"

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Writer at Idology:

- K-pop title songs based purely on taste in the first half of 2020 (random order): "Candy"

- K-pop B-side tracks in the first half of 2020: "Poppin'"

- K-pop Albums in the first half of 2020: "Delight"

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Working at Idology:


- K-pop title songs (Take 7) in the first half of 2020: "Candy"

- K-pop albums (Take 7) in the first half of 2020: "Delight"

10. Music critic Yang Soha selected Top 30 Best K-Pop songs of 2020

#10: Baekhyun - 'Candy'

And in Baekhyun's solo career, 'Delight' and 'Candy' have become the points of confirming Baekhyun's diverse abilities, and they will remain as works that will make people look forward to his career in the future. And perhaps in Baekhyun's future career, if he has a pile of experiences with various groups and solo activities, it is possible to expect him to become a more perfect artist than this.

11. Others

IZM Review (Music critic Lee Honghyun)

Best New Kpop (Music critic Kim Yoonha and HAVAQQUQ/Ha Bakkook)

Cine21 (Music critic Kim Yoonha)

LRO (Music critic)

Yang Soha (Music critic)