Jimin, Closer Than This | Song Review 🎵

South Korean pop singer Jimin drops an enjoyable, pleasant, bilingual solo single with “Closer Than This.”

“I will never let you go.” Word, Jimin, word. The south Korean pop singer, of BTS fame, releases a bilingual, solo single, “Closer Than This”. The sunny “Closer Than This,” which runs under four minutes, features multiple writers and relatively simple, but effective and relaxed production courtesy of GHSTLOOP, Ayo The Producer, and Kofo. This isn’t a game changing record by the handsome, K-Pop standout, but it is enjoyable and pleasant through and through.

So, what makes “Closer Than This” shine? First and foremost, it is the sweet vocals by Jimin. His tone is gorgeous, while he sings with a chill, light sound.  Always expressive, some of his best moments come when he sings in falsetto, and when he ad-libs and riffs.  It’s cool that “Closer Than This” balances Korean and English, with the memorable, tuneful chorus being performed exclusively in English: “‘Cause anytime you want me (I’ll be) / Right here where you call me (I’ll be) I could never let you go (never let you go).” Besides the chorus, the verses are tuneful too, even if you don’t happen to understand a word of the Korean lyrics.  All told, “Closer Than This” is a vibe, and a winner for Jimin.

🎙 Jimin • 🎵 “Closer Than This” • 🏷 BIGHIT MUSIC • 🗓 12.22.23

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