Review
NewJeans' sophomore EP, titled "Get Up," is an effervescent showcase of the group's blossoming artistry, released in 2023. This six-track gem sparkles with vivacious energy, blending the heart-thumping beats of UK garage, drum and bass, Baltimore, and Jersey club styles. Highlights include infectious bops like "New Jeans" and the effervescent "Super Shy," with the group harmonizing their way through catchy choruses that hit you like a perfectly curated playlist for a night out with your besties.
Drenched in themes of friendship and love, "Get Up" is lyrically rich and packed with memorable hooks that make it an easy favorite. Critics have sung praises for its slick production and the eclectic range within the tracks. Commercially, the EP has been nothing short of a juggernaut, shattering records and making waves on charts globally, even clinching the top spot on the US Billboard 200. And let's not forget the chic packaging shaped like a bag—talk about a fashion statement! "Get Up" is a dazzling tapestry that cements NewJeans as a power player in the K-pop cosmos. - Isla