Throwback Thursday: Food Themed Tracks
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With Thanksgiving in the United States, it is time to talk about something very essential to the holiday: food. During Thanksgiving, many celebrate with friends and family, featuring a massive array of different foods. Given the running theme, it felt only right to talk about K-Pop tracks that feature food as a concept. So, let’s take it back and talk about some food-themed K-Pop songs.
“Strawberry Sunday” - NCT DOJAEJUNG
On April 17, 2023, NCT sub-unit NCT DOJAEJUNG, which features Doyoung, Jaehyun, and Jungwoo, released their debut mini-album, Perfume - The 1st Mini Album - EP. The EP features six beautiful R&B/pop tracks that each fit the boys' sound. There is one on the album that is that perfect mixture of 90’s R&B and early 2000’s pop, and that is their track “Strawberry Sunday.” A groovy dance track, “Strawberry Sunday” is lighthearted, with a danceable beat and captivating vocals. We all know how amazing the NCT members' vocals are, and in this song, the boys do a fantastic job harmonizing and creating a lighthearted vibe throughout. Comparing the girl they are singing about to a “Strawberry Sunday,” it’s a cute song that shows the adorable side of the girl they are talking about. It’s a fun song that will make you want to bring out your best dance moves.
“Bon Bon Chocolat” - EVERGLOW
On March 18, 2019, hit girl group EVERGLOW released their debut single, ARRIVAL OF EVERGLOW, which is home to their iconic debut track “Bon Bon Chocolat.” This track is the definition of upbeat, hard-hitting, and iconic. “Bon Bon Chocolat” is a thrilling track that focuses on the striking vocals and a captivating beat. EVERGLOW is a stellar girl group whose music always shows that girl groups can conquer the dynamic music we usually hear from boy groups. The girls’ vocals are commanding. Throughout the song, you can hear the girls singing notes in falsetto and performing stellar runs. “Bon Bon Chocolat” is such a fun song, and it will always go down as an iconic debut track.
“Cream Soda” - EXO
On July 10, 2023, iconic boy group EXO released their jam-packed album EXIST - The 7th Album. A phenomenal album with nine fantastic songs, this collection is filled with hits that showcase EXO's signature R&B sound. The title track for this album is their marvelous song “Cream Soda.” A breathtaking track with stellar vocals and an addictive beat, “Cream Soda” is an iconic track that puts EXO's beloved style on display. While listening to this track, you get captivated by the strong vocals in this song. Members Baekhyun, Chen, D.O., and Suho perform powerful belts that will make you feel like you are levitating. Members Xiumin and Kai's smooth undertone vocals harmonize perfectly with the other members' higher vocal tones, and members Chanyeol and Sehun will always have us on our feet, ready to dance with their raps. “Cream Soda” is an unforgettable song that will forever be a well-known track for EXO.
Edited by Bryn Claybourne