CIX Gets Tangled in Their New Track “Jungle”

After the postponement of their comeback back in June due to member Jinyoung’s ankle injury, CIX has finally brought us their long-awaited title track “Jungle” and it did not disappoint. Showing a more mature side to CIX, “Jungle” is a dance track with a drop that catches your attention both visually and musically.

The lyrics of “Jungle” focus on the fierceness of competition and how one can become entangled in it just like one can become tangled up in a forest. The music matches the lyrics with an entrapping love as the song uses mixes of breathing and shouting throughout to give a darker tone to the tune. The talent of each member was able to shine throughout the song; Jinyoung opens the song as Seunghun and Yonghee’s lighter voices follow, adding a beauty to this darker song. Rappers BX and Hyunsuk create a smooth flow for the rap verses.  

Music Video

CIX truly went all out for the music video as each shot creates a beautiful cinematic piece. The music video immediately begins with stunning visuals of Yonghee covered in liquid gold that contrasts with the dark background, giving us the feel of a dark and intense vibe that continues throughout the video.

Continuous shots of masses of people and hands are seen grabbing at the members to bring a visual to the lyrics of being trapped and dragged down. 

The highlight of the video is the chorus drop. The members are seen dancing in a pool of water with the ceiling looking as though you are looking up to a swirling abstract sky. The outfits the members wear are bright red tops, a stark contrast compared to the dark color scheme throughout the video. You cannot help but to be mesmerized while watching them perform. 

Along with “Jungle,” CIX released their third EP HELLO Chapter 3: Hello, Strange Time, which has five songs. This rookie group has continued to outdo themselves with each comeback, and “Jungle” shows their talent and just how much they have matured as a group.