After becoming a group of seven, Cherry Bullet made a long-awaited comeback with their new digital single “Hands Up (무릎을 탁 치고).” Breaking out from their lovely video games concept that showcased the rookie group’s pure charms, Cherry Bullet now takes on a girl crush concept, refreshing the public’s image of the group.

“Hands Up”

Excuse me for throwing a personal opinion out here, but seriously, “Hands Up” is the bop of the month. A song based on the trap genre, “Hands Up” plays with a variety of sounds that blend together to create a powerful, energetic, and most definitely addictive single. Incorporating a sample from the great composer Beethoven’s “Für Elise,” a short piece of the famous melody kicks in as soon as the beat drops, sparking a sense of familiarity as it allows listeners to instantly get hooked on the track. Bouncy sound effects take part in creating the underlying beats of the track that dominate the overall rhythm; the solid rhythmic base creates a platform where the artists can fully engage with the song and show off their individually charming voices, further enhancing the growing excitement in the atmosphere. With the mood remaining hyped yet somewhat under control, Cherry Bullet shows off their hipness as they confidently sing about enjoying life without minding the judging eyes of others. The girl group’s confident energy adds onto the energy conveyed through the upbeat sounds of the track, creating a positive synergy between the lyrics, voices, and musical components in displaying Cherry Bullet’s girl crush charms.

A wide range of colors dominate the music video to express the dynamic and energetic vibes of the song. First showing a mostly neutral palette with colors like brown, blue, teal, black, and white in the scene with the members dressed in business attire, the video seems to address the reality of fearing others’ judgments in everyday life. The company gives the impression of representing the limitations on the expression of freedom through attitude or actions, but the members are then shown in a different setting. A chill vibe of an aesthetic street is seen as the members are dressed in comfortable modern streetwear; the transition from the formal to casual background and clothing stands to communicate the key message of enjoying the situation you are in regardless of others judging you. Of course, the choreography intensifies the visual aesthetic of the video as it showcases the group alternating between dynamic and softer movements in a synchronized fashion. Plus, the composition of the point move focuses on its minimal yet sharp gestures, encouraging fans to take part in the “Hands Up Challenge” on Tiktok. Check out Cherry Bullet’s official Tiktok channel and take up the challenge yourself!

Lending words of encouragement to the audience, Cherry Bullet succeeds in making a successful comeback with their digital single “Hands Up.” Revealing their charismatic and girl crush charms, the rookie group is back on the music scene and more than ready to unleash their artistic versatility with future releases.