If there was ever any promise in a debut lineup, it’s this five-member project group. ONE PACT, new group under ARMADA Entertainment, features familiar faces, with each member participating in Boys Planet in the past. The group consists of Jongwoo, former member of BLACK LABEL, Jay Chang, tenth place in Boys Planet and very popular trainee, Seongmin, former member of TO1 under the stage name Jerome, TAG, former member of Ciipher, and Yedam, a contestant on Boys Planet and LOUD. The production of debut mini-album MOMENT was overseen by TAG, who took part in composing and writing for five songs including title track “Must Be Nice 좋겠다.”

“Must Be Nice 좋겠다” is a soft, mellow pop track that showcases the vocals of the group members. The intensity of the track is felt particularly in the chorus, where the melody takes over above the chorus. The song showcases the loneliness of a one-sided relationship where the singer gives their all and gets nothing in return, which is quite depressing, especially for a debut track. I do think the more mature content of the song helps it stick out, along with the vocal prowess of the members on display. It’s not a high energy, youthful sound, but a more subdued and serious one that I think helps to highlight some of the musical experience members already have from their previous work. 

The video itself is fairly simple, the melancholy nature of the track highlighted by muted colors and dimly lit sets. The brown palette and sepia tones really drive home the depressing nature of the song, along with the makeup shots that show bruising. This piece is definitely an artistic way to display a darker psychological concept, and it’s done very well. The choreography shots as well show a deep and passionate emotional experience. It is artfully done.

Check out the music video for “Must Be Nice 좋겠다” below!