2025 SOTY R1 M5: Shoot (firecracker) vs. Twisted Paradise (2 Viewers)

[velvet]

Okay uh I just realised Yuta's song is in Japanese and I shouldn't be allowing Japanese releases into this contest. That's on me for not checking my bad, I was under the impression it was a Korean release. I'm gonna let it participate since we're this far in but a reminder for next year that I only accept Korean releases. I'll be more vigilant in the future.
Edit: Chaeyoung's is also in English, I think there's more leeway there since I've also allowed Katseye and KDH in but girl, whatever.

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[alo]

ok so this is actually my first time listening to the chaeyoung song - i've really not kept up with kpop this year. that said, i was pleasantly surprised, it's a really good song! twisted paradise's chorus is glorious too, but i really don't like the verses. so... chaeyoung takes this round for me!

 

[catonkatonk]

Okay uh I just realised Yuta's song is in Japanese and I shouldn't be allowing Japanese releases into this contest. That's on me for not checking my bad, I was under the impression it was a Korean release. I'm gonna let it participate since we're this far in but a reminder for next year that I only accept Korean releases. I'll be more vigilant in the future.

To be fair.. Chaeyoung's song is in English...

 

[velvet]

To be fair.. Chaeyoung's song is in English...

hahaha... hahaha.... shit...

 

[snsd2beg]

Choosing Shoot (Firecracker) because Twisted Paradise's chorus disappointed me and I'm petty.

 

[RandAlThor]

Yuta feels like a rock ballad.

 

[Pirioca]

Yuta feels like a rock ballad.

That's why I like it.

 

[Moguri]

Edit: Chaeyoung's is also in English, I think there's more leeway there since I've also allowed Katseye and KDH in but girl, whatever.

I think Chae's song techncially still counts as her korean debut.. and more and more groups do full english songs for their korean comebacks

 

[velvet]

I think Chae's song techncially still counts as her korean debut.. and more and more groups do full english songs for their korean comebacks

It does. I always forget to write out a criteria and what I accept (the main thing being PROMOTED in Korea) and it always seems to screw up the tournament because of that. Chaeyoung DOES count, Yuta isn't meant to.

 

[Moguri]

It does. I always forget to write out a criteria and what I accept (the main thing being PROMOTED in Korea) and it always seems to screw up the tournament because of that. Chaeyoung DOES count, Yuta isn't meant to.

yep that makes sense!

If the japanese weren't so extra, we would not even need this differentiation

 

[ChiaraStar169]

Chae Chae all the way way!

 

[athenaaa]

This is my first time hearing both songs (am I living under a rock? Maybe…). Shoot (Firecracker) is nice, it has a chill vibe that I appreciate. Yuta’s definitely gives rock ballad vibes, it definitely started out way too slow for my liking. So Chaeyoung is my winner for this round.

 

[pinkmelodies]

I really love both songs! Twisted Paradise is my pick because I love the emotions he conveyed in his singing and the MV

 

[lexus]

Twisted Paradise

 

[Selfmate]

not a fan of chaeyoung's release so Twisted Paradise for me

 

[Boyo]

Twisted Paradise

 

[Ahsoka]

I had to check if I was the one to submit twisted paradise and I was oops. But I specially put “(if it counts)” so I’m not fully to blame. I’m going with it though

 

[velvet]

I had to check if I was the one to submit twisted paradise and I was oops. But I specially put “(if it counts)” so I’m not fully to blame. I’m going with it though

It's more on me cause it's a blink and you'll miss it kinda thing, no harm done either way.

 

[centen]

I was momentarily surprised to learn that Yuta had a Korean release this year, but then I read the rest.

After listening to both songs, I liked Twisted Paradise more.

 

[magikarp]

i liked shoot (firecracker) but it's twisted paradise for me
the vocals were awesome 🔥🔥, chaeyoung's vocals were also good too !