Pentagon has been a recent obsession of mine, and I'm honestly upset I didn't get into them sooner. Here are some reasons why you should stop sleeping on Pentagon:
1. You've probably heard of songs composed and written by the members. You probably just didn't know it was from Pentagon.
What comes to mind immediately is project boy group Wanna One's debut song "Energetic", which swept the charts in Korea and rose the group to even greater renown than they already experienced on Produce 101 Season 2. A little known fact, but Pentagon members Wooseok and Hui wrote the song, with Hui even producing it as well. If you like "Energetic", then you should definitely check out the mastermind behind the song.
2. They're also self-producing.
Given that Pentagon members give out songs to other groups to use, it's no surprise that Pentagon also self-produces. Members Hui, Jinho, E'Dawn, Hongseok, Yuto, Kino, and Wooseok have all contributed lyrics and/or music to their discography. Main dancer Kino has even choreographed several routines for his group. They really are multi-talented.
3. Yes, their song "Shine" is an 11/10 bop. But so are their other tracks.
Pentagon's April 2018 comeback is certifiably the best thing ever. The general public started to get interested in the group, and "Shine" saw the group charting on Korean music charts for the first time. Arguably, the group has even better singles that just was never appreciated by anyone other than fans. So I suggest you also check out "Like This", "Critical Beauty", and their debut song "Gorilla". And while you're at it, check out beloved B-sides "Violet" and "Off-Road".
4. They're multilingual.
Members Yanan and Yuto are from Japan and China respectively, but members Hongseok and Jinho also have a pretty strong grasp on Mandarin and English in addition to their native Korean. The group has potential to really branch out internationally, and with growing interest for the group in the western hemisphere, it's worth checking them out.
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| Foreign members Yuto from Japan (left) and Yanan from China (right) |
Main vocalists Jinho (a former SM trainee) and Hui (also the leader) are just amazing singers. While they are able to showcase their talents in their songs, you should check out Jinho's solo projects where he releases solo covers of songs each month, called "Magazine Ho".
6. They are an actual mess.
Seriously. Their company Cube Entertainment needs to stop giving them sugar or something. There's never a dull moment with the Pentagon members, as seen with the insane levels the group goes to celebrate member Yeo One's birthday.
7. They also have a great relationship with their fans.
Pentagon's fans (known as "Universe") aren't the largest fandom around (again, because people don't appreciate art), but they're devoted, and the relationship is mutual. Pentagon members honestly view their fans as friends, and it's apparent that Pentagon relies on their fans as much as their fans do for Pentagon.
8. Their rappers are rising talent.
Rappers E'Dawn, Yuto, and Wooseok are all promising idol-rappers, having already contributed a lot to their group's discography in music and lyrics. Each member, when they rap, is also so distinct in every Pentagon song. Member E'Dawn has a sort of nasally, high-tone style of rap that usually turns me off but just works really well in Pentagon songs (the strongest example is the spotlight he receives in "Shine"). Yuto introduces his iconic deep-toned raps with "유토다" (Romanization: "Yutoda"), which translates to "It's Yuto" in Korean. Wooseok has an equally deep voice, but adds an extra layer of energy and a raspy kind of feel to his style of rapping.
9. Their reaction to receiving recognition with "Shine" is the purest thing ever.
Pentagon saw their April 2018 comeback song "Shine" receive love from the Korean general public by charting on Korean charts for the first time since their debut in October of 2016. Members held a sudden live broadcast where they built a cake out of Moon Pies, and they all posted messages of gratitude to their fans. While a small, insignificant achievement for other groups, Pentagon's gratitude for their song becoming the next sleeper hit in 2018 is so pure. You can really tell how humble the members are about their success.
10. They are well-rounded and hard-working.
Members of Pentagon are like chameleons, able to all dance and sing especially well. Some vocalists can also rap well, and the rappers of Pentagon can easily assume sung-rap roles in their songs. Each time they come back with music, it's always top-quality, and they always give 100% with anything they do. If anything, you can't help but respect how talented each member is and how seamless their dynamic is.
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