Let’s Party With Picheolin’s Debut 1st Mini-Album '吉BOARD'
Photo: Pledis Entertainment
The long-awaited Picheolin debut is finally here, and fans have responded with enthusiasm. For those who don’t know, Picheolin is the alter-ego of SEVENTEEN member DINO. When it was announced that the next solo debut was going to be from Picheolin, fans were anticipating what this release would sound like. His collaborative work with SEVENTEEN built anticipation among fans, and with his trot background, many thought that was the genre he was going for. The mini-album, 吉BOARD, is a seven-song high-energy release that captivates listeners from the first beat.
吉BOARD Tracklist:
“ZZAN (feat. DINO)”
“Party Rock Rock (prod. Hitchhiker)”
“Sincerely (prod. Lee Hyun Do of DEUX)”
“Mi-cheo Mi-cheo”
“Love Sick (narr. Lee Moon Sae)”
“For JEONG and LOVE”
“LIKE IT”
Before the mini-album's release, Picheolin released two tracks that previewed its sonic direction. The first to be released was the B-side “Love Sick (narr. Lee Moon Sae).” A heartfelt ballad showcasing Picheolin's vocal range, “Love Sick (narr. Lee Moon Sae)” is a pop-and-trot musical blend with an emphasis on brass instruments in the arrangement. His voice is commanding, and he has that signature trot vibrato that flows throughout the track. The next song to be pre-released was the upbeat dance track “Mi-cheo Mi-cheo.” Truly sticking to that trot sound, the heavy synth instrumental pulses with energy while Picheolin's yearning vocal delivery carries the lovelorn narrative common to trot music. Both tracks reflect the high-energy, trot-rooted style fans anticipated from Picheolin.
@seventeen17_official #미쳐미쳐 😵💫 #피철인 에게 미쳤나 보다—̳͟͞͞♥ #Picheolin #DINO #MicheoMicheo ♬ Mi-cheo Mi-cheo - Picheolin
@seventeen17_official #미쳐미쳐 😵💫 #피철인 에게 미쳤나 보다—̳͟͞͞♥ #Picheolin #DINO #MicheoMicheo ♬ Mi-cheo Mi-cheo - Picheolin
The title track for the album is his high-energy track “Party Rock Rock (prod. Hitchhiker).” A trot and EDM mixture, this track is hype from beginning to end. With a captivating saxophone opener, the track's soulful, retro sound draws listeners' attention, and Picheolin’s rap flow matches its rapid pace. Compared to the other tracks on the mini-album, “Party Rock Rock (prod. Hitchhiker)” is more focused on that electrifying sound, more so than the synth sound found in trot music. The hard-hitting beats are ones listeners would hear from artists like David Guetta, Martin Garrix, or Skrillex, and with Picheolin's more retro vocals, this track mixes the contemporary with the classic.
While watching the video, viewers can tell just how fun this was to film and how much fun creating this song was. Throughout the video, viewers will see Picheolin dancing around and partying with big groups of people. His evident joy and the energy of the crowd are infectious. The 70’s-themed costuming and sets are bright and colorful, and complement the trot sound Picheolin pursues throughout the release. “Party Rock Rock (prod. Hitchhiker)” is a fun song that showcases the range of Picheolin's vocals and musical style.
The debut of Picheolin is one for the books. His trot style is new and fresh to K-Pop, and he delivered it with conviction. 吉BOARD is a confident, energetic debut that signals a distinctive artistic voice from Picheolin.