Kill This Love [EP]
by BlackPink
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6.0

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  1. r134
    Mar 28, 2020
    10
    The 4 new songs are so good and the remix too. I really like the lyrics of the songs, especially 'Kick it' and 'Kill this love', and the harmony that 'Dont know what to do' and 'Hope not' have. And about DDDD, we know it's a total bop and the remix is ​​too
  2. Blink1Rivera
    Mar 28, 2020
    10
    Blackpink es lo mejor para la Salud
  3. KeshVandenberg
    Mar 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Blackpink showed with this ep that their production is amazing
    kill this love has an amazing production, in the drop the trumpets going up an octave and then returning one octave below and dropping the rest of the drop makes you want to jump from how epic it sounds and how excited it makes you
    blackpink proves that with each launch they are exceeded.
    this ep has an edm style that can perfectly be put on at a party and dance until dawn to end with a ballad like hope not while holding your girlfriend's hand
    I really loved this ep    … Expand
  4. Taogdghjkk
    Mar 28, 2020
    10
    I love this EP . Blackpink the best girl group . Blackpink Is the revolution
  5. Pabloyhqlmn
    Mar 28, 2020
    10
    Aunque a algunos haters le duela aceptarlo, el álbum es muy bueno, mejora la distribución de lineas entre las 4, muestra unos ritmos diferentes y apasionados, además tiene una gran canción sentimental, lo único negativo seria poner un remix de alguien ajeno al grupo, no es bueno para la producción y para el álbum en si.
  6. kadey
    Mar 28, 2020
    10
    !Blackpink me encanta!, sin duda traen buena música , espero con ansias su regreso sin duda será genial.
  7. Dianalaura
    Mar 28, 2020
    10
    I really liked it, each song is so different in its meaning but at the same time they have harmony with each other. Everything they do is art
  8. Jxfxth
    Mar 28, 2020
    10
    In this album the BLACKPINK members show us that in the group there are 4 great vocalists, the songs have a great production and in general it is a very good EP
  9. AmberStone
    Mar 28, 2020
    10
    Their music is really beyond Kpop, the sounds are different from any other girl group
  10. Jhonatha28
    Mar 28, 2020
    10
    BLACKPINK toda su música es arte y no me canso de escuchar todo lo que nos ofrecen.
  11. harujinu
    Mar 28, 2020
    10
    La calidad lo vale, siempre se tardan en sacar nuevo material , pero es porque exigen calidad. De nada sirve tener comebacks 2 veces al año y sacar puro mugrero. Blackpink ha hecho un buen trabajo y espero sus futuras canciones.
  12. iancm
    Mar 28, 2020
    10
    Blackpink is one of the more refreshing girls group of today. Their sound is a kind of mix between the nowadays american pop and the corean pop. Both have a different style and development.
  13. Lissvargas3
    Mar 28, 2020
    10
    They indeed have the best sounds and lyrics of their generation. Seems like all girl groups are doing the same but then BLACKPINK comes to change the game
  14. ghstintae
    Mar 27, 2020
    0
    Siendo completamente sincera, no entiendo que trataron de hacer, su álbum anterior estaba mucho mejor, en este parece que intentaron seguir con el EDM pero no les salio y lo dejaron como música para tocar en las fiestas de niños en hora loca, no le encuentro sentido ni al ritmo ni a la letra, para mi su mayor error fue intentar replicar su anterior single y no intentar nada nuevo, todasSiendo completamente sincera, no entiendo que trataron de hacer, su álbum anterior estaba mucho mejor, en este parece que intentaron seguir con el EDM pero no les salio y lo dejaron como música para tocar en las fiestas de niños en hora loca, no le encuentro sentido ni al ritmo ni a la letra, para mi su mayor error fue intentar replicar su anterior single y no intentar nada nuevo, todas las canciones suenan igual, espero para la próxima vengan con algo nuevo, no solo un intento de EDM.… Expand
  15. grotesquette
    Mar 27, 2020
    6
    On their US debut, BLACKPINK offers nothing new musically. Due to the hype, I enjoyed this EP a lot at the time of its release and would have given it an 8 or 9 back then. As time passed, I realized how dated it is musically. The Coachella performance probably did make this extended play more enjoyable, though. As catchy as the title track is, it's not immune to aging and probably neededOn their US debut, BLACKPINK offers nothing new musically. Due to the hype, I enjoyed this EP a lot at the time of its release and would have given it an 8 or 9 back then. As time passed, I realized how dated it is musically. The Coachella performance probably did make this extended play more enjoyable, though. As catchy as the title track is, it's not immune to aging and probably needed one last chorus. "Don't Know What to Do" is another dated EDM offering, although their vocals manage to bring some life to it. "Kick It" might sound like another "Really", but it's probably the only track that gives us something slightly different here, with Lisa getting more singing parts than usual. However, it keeps the fast rap BLACKPINK has in almost every song. Initially, the song might not have a great impact on the listener but once you discover the background vocals, the vocal chops and such, it's quite refreshing. "Hope Not" on the other hand is a rework of "Stay", and not an intriguing one.… Expand
  16. Vivien1306
    Mar 11, 2020
    1
    Not good as I expected. Their previous songs are way better in my opinion! The lyrics is also not good.
  17. Alelalelse
    Mar 6, 2020
    10
    Album stupendo, pieno di canzoni forti e grinta. Hope Not dà quella tranquillità che serve in ogni album e kill this love fa scatenare chiunque quando parte, album ben bilanciato e kick it una delle loro migliori canzoni. Complimenti Blackpink!
  18. guizitor
    Feb 25, 2020
    10
    Iconic, memorable and amazing, aaaaaa aaaaaaa aaaaaaa aaaaaaa aaaaaa aaaaaa
  19. glow97
    Feb 25, 2020
    4
    not so good. they can do better but this is not perfect or something like that. square up was so much better. desappointing.
  20. hariharan95
    Feb 22, 2020
    0
    Why is this trash even considered music? Generic and forgettable. People need to stop recommending me this...
  21. CarryDH
    Feb 22, 2020
    0
    This song sound like all the other songs they have. Very boring hook. Jup. Smwjhdhdhdhd
  22. Hru
    Feb 22, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. How is this even music? This is just bunch of girls screaming “see me, I am hurt”. Well I was hurt too when my ears had to listen to this provocative and irresponsible lyrics.… Expand
  23. Hanu2020
    Feb 22, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The music is a recycle bin. Most of the instrumentals are exact same from there previous mini album. Even the synchronizing of the vocalists is just horrible. When putting it on pause, it’s the best part of the mini album. The way its presence hunts your playlist no one should dare to do that themselves. The only thing good about the songs is the endings. You’ve reached the state of no return after wasting your full 35 minutes to go through the songs. In comparison to Loona the girl group, this is too much of a reach into the western music market. It’s a no from here.… Expand
  24. applekiss
    Feb 22, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Same exact sound as all of their albums. Tryana na be the next 2ne1 but obviously can't . Not suggested… Expand
  25. Jkjm
    Feb 21, 2020
    10
    Blackpink is incredible, I hope they can come with a full album, it would be very good for them. I hope that they gain more and more space in the world of music
  26. cipriano
    Feb 6, 2020
    7
    The fact that they have something big, and also something so basic of the simple EP and maddening. I see a lot of flaws in their totally basic productions and compositions, except the single music, which draws attention strongly. I hope they have more space, to make something less commercial and totally mature, there are good things within all this but needs to be reviewed when it makes better.
  27. itsflavinho
    Jan 10, 2020
    0
    first of all, who putts a remix on an album? and second, this album is so generic, seems like all songs are the same, nothing artistic
  28. Samiraingrid
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Esse mini álbum do blackpink trás musicas muito cativantes e muito melhores produzidas que o álbum passado do grupo
  29. bparianarainhas
    Apr 15, 2019
    10
    Rainhas do kpop, donas do mundo, a música e otimaaaa eu amoo elas muito aaa
  30. ourendlesseason
    Dec 14, 2019
    8
    Le BLACKPINK ritornano nel 2019, finalmente, con un nuovo EP. Quattro sono le canzoni, come il numero dei membri del gruppo, che compongono l'album: esse mettono in luce i loro due colori, il rosa e il nero. KTL e Kick It rappresentano il nero: due track potenti, una accompagnata da tamburi e trombe, l'altra da influenze trap ed hip-hop, nelle quali mostrano un lato di sé più agguerrito.Le BLACKPINK ritornano nel 2019, finalmente, con un nuovo EP. Quattro sono le canzoni, come il numero dei membri del gruppo, che compongono l'album: esse mettono in luce i loro due colori, il rosa e il nero. KTL e Kick It rappresentano il nero: due track potenti, una accompagnata da tamburi e trombe, l'altra da influenze trap ed hip-hop, nelle quali mostrano un lato di sé più agguerrito.
    DNWTD (edm) e Hope Not (pop, ballad), invece, richiamano il colore rosa: track diverse fra di loro, ma che mettono in risalto le loro abilità canore ed il loro aspetto più dolce e da girl-crush.
    In quest'album le BLACKPINK ci mostrano che possono fare la qualunque.

    Aspettiamo il full album.    … Expand
  31. artblckpink
    Dec 7, 2019
    10
    Every time I listen to this mini album I just feel really happy and full of energy. It reflects the fresh and young vibe of BLACKPINK; the sound and rhythms from the non singles have an aesthetic feeling, if a calm and beautiful afternoon in the city could have a sound, it would sound like Kick It and Don't Know What to Do. Also Hope Not is a really beautiful and touching ballad, I loveEvery time I listen to this mini album I just feel really happy and full of energy. It reflects the fresh and young vibe of BLACKPINK; the sound and rhythms from the non singles have an aesthetic feeling, if a calm and beautiful afternoon in the city could have a sound, it would sound like Kick It and Don't Know What to Do. Also Hope Not is a really beautiful and touching ballad, I love how their voices have diffrente colors… Expand
  32. louisanarbol
    Dec 7, 2019
    10
    blackpink is the revolution

    stop hating successful women and start streaming thus album
  33. jichufleurs
    Dec 6, 2019
    10
    Um mini muito bem produzido e acredito que tenha sido o melhor delas. Apesar das críticas que a faixa-título "Kill this Love" seja uma tentativa apressada de lidar com o hit DDDD, não vejo muita semelhança entre eles, talvez apenas a distribuição das linhas, mas a achei facilmente enjoativa, e o refrão não muito cativante, porém o resto do álbum foi muito interessante, "Don't Know What toUm mini muito bem produzido e acredito que tenha sido o melhor delas. Apesar das críticas que a faixa-título "Kill this Love" seja uma tentativa apressada de lidar com o hit DDDD, não vejo muita semelhança entre eles, talvez apenas a distribuição das linhas, mas a achei facilmente enjoativa, e o refrão não muito cativante, porém o resto do álbum foi muito interessante, "Don't Know What to do" com um refrão eletrônico ótimo de de ouvir e com os vocais das garotas no ponto, apesar de ter achado o remix de DDDD desnecessário, também o achei bom, no geral elas sabem como conduzir a fama que estão tendo independente do hate da injustiça, e tem muito mais a conquistar!… Expand
  34. dlwlrma
    Sep 19, 2019
    0
    it made me feel sad for them, I know that if they had a little authorship they might do something less generic and forgettable.
  35. Rnraku
    Sep 13, 2019
    10
    Blackpink just SLAYYY! They're beautiful, awesome dance choreography, catchy songs
  36. ybrikperez
    Sep 2, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Why only an EP? BLACKPINK needs a full album. Their management really sucks. They are 3-year old group with only 13 songs. Crazy right?… Expand
  37. Basilia
    Aug 30, 2019
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Not their best work... but the b- track "Don't know what to do" is quite satisfying.… Expand
  38. Agrondelx
    Aug 16, 2019
    8
    Blackpinks newest EP 'Kill This Love' proofs that the Korea-native Girlgroup is ready to take over the world.
  39. hobi
    Jul 23, 2019
    5
    The group became popular, with stunning visuals and clips. However, musically they still sound the same as usual. Chorus in the beginning, simple musical excerpt, fast progression and the same return of the chorus of the beginning of the song. And that extends to all the other tracks on the album ... We want to see better content on upcoming albums!
  40. WeAreOnEXO
    Jul 21, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. even after so much hate coming from women fans from other bands BLACKPINK made history on this mini album and with its presentation at Coachella, I hope that YG ENT gives you new songs and new styles… Expand
  41. kaunghset_lwin
    Jun 4, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Honestly, I don't listen to K-Pop songs. But this K-pop girl band a bop after 2NE1. It's totally worth to listen. Kill This Love music video is more than BOP.… Expand
  42. cnohlen
    Jun 4, 2019
    9
    This catchy EP really shows off the girls' vocals. Its just a pity that its only 4 songs (not counting DDDD Remix)
  43. GeorgeCL
    May 18, 2019
    10
    Definitely one of the best female Kpop bands out right now, great performance with this album you definitely get a variation of style to loud instruments, to EDM type of songs to slow ballads KILL THIS LOVE is a good EP together
  44. gabrielcipriano
    Apr 25, 2019
    10
    Some of the best albums of the genre, that I've heard. Beats and voices combining and super demanding and one realizes that it was made in minute details and this is simply incredible.
  45. RainForest
    Apr 20, 2019
    2
    Forgettable and generic. When you expect the songs to grow and explode they stay the same, monotonous.
  46. baekhyun
    Apr 18, 2019
    10
    blackpink is amazing for kpop

    I could not be more grateful that these girls are spreading our music to the world
  47. delipink
    Apr 17, 2019
    0
    Teddy, YG's head producer and writer tried to replicate D4 but couldn't do ti with KTL. The rest of the songs sound outdated and rushed.
  48. 124kim
    Apr 16, 2019
    10
    The album is great, each song is unique and tells a story. The chorus of each song is well build that it keeps stuck in your head.
  49. punkisdead
    Apr 16, 2019
    4
    BLACKPINK's new EP lacks the spark the group has. The main song seems a rushed trying to cope with the success of Ddu Du Ddu Du, the trumpets are too much and sometimes the beat lacks consistency. The remix of DDDD is pointless they could have released a new song. Kick it is a nice Kpop song with lots of English and has a catchy chorus that could break in the American Industry. Don't KnowBLACKPINK's new EP lacks the spark the group has. The main song seems a rushed trying to cope with the success of Ddu Du Ddu Du, the trumpets are too much and sometimes the beat lacks consistency. The remix of DDDD is pointless they could have released a new song. Kick it is a nice Kpop song with lots of English and has a catchy chorus that could break in the American Industry. Don't Know What To Do is a great song with the sweet voices of the group, I would have expected less Jennie opening the songs because the other girls deserve this chance for a fresher BLACKPINK sound, I regret buying the album when you could just stream.… Expand
  50. MsSaigon
    Apr 15, 2019
    10
    This EP starts off with Kill This Love, a powerful anthem like song. DKWTD and Hope Not are slower songs that showcase their vocals best. Kick It is an upbeat song that shows BLACKPINK’s tough and fun side. Despite the fact that this mini album only has 4 songs (I’m not counting DDDD remix), all the songs are enjoyable and unskippable.
  51. Willlsr
    Apr 15, 2019
    10
    Esse EP é simplesmente divino! BLACKPINK trouxe com essas 4 músicas e o remix, uma nova perspectiva do que elas podem trazer para o mercado, músicas dançantes com vocais fortes e com letras impactantes e divinas
  52. MadisonThompson
    Apr 15, 2019
    10
    THE PERFECTION in 4 songs and a remix.
    BLACKPINK came to show to the world how make a song with quality and meaning, they came to conquer their place, we can see a title song who show a quality in their vocals and arrangement, b-sides who has a beautiful meaning and a awesome lyrics, BLACKPINK can change the musical world, and Kill this Love is a wonderful proof of it.
  53. pataquiratop
    Apr 15, 2019
    10
    the songs are really good with their addictive beats that do not leave them wanting.
    The EP all in itself is good.
    Congratulations
  54. jonginsquare
    Apr 15, 2019
    10
    BLACKPINK presents a worthy EP deserving of all success, the explosive track KILL THIS LOVE really catches the public on an ecstasy sensation not previously presented by the group in their work "SQUARE UP" and followed by the EP subtitle "Don't Know What To Do "captivates the audience with a joyful melody and lyrics that make us repeat the same track several times as if it were the firstBLACKPINK presents a worthy EP deserving of all success, the explosive track KILL THIS LOVE really catches the public on an ecstasy sensation not previously presented by the group in their work "SQUARE UP" and followed by the EP subtitle "Don't Know What To Do "captivates the audience with a joyful melody and lyrics that make us repeat the same track several times as if it were the first time.

    points cons: YG Ent. once again uses the practice of remixes not to deliver a complete album of these girls, I think he's afraid of them becoming bigger than he predicted for the group.    … Expand
  55. Juun
    Apr 15, 2019
    10
    Rainhas do pop, kill this love um grito de liberdade, Rose com sua voz maravilhosa encanta qualquer um, jisoo demonstrou uma melhora vocal, jennie e lisa esbanjam poder nos seus raps em kill this love, que é um tiro certeiro rumo a dominação mundial ✊❤️
  56. kccekennit
    Apr 15, 2019
    10
    I really loved this album, these girls deserve every success in the world. Congratulations!
  57. Anand789
    Apr 15, 2019
    10
    BLACKPINK shows their diversity and confidence with this project. Its a very laid back yet fun album. They bring back the familiar vibrant yg production with edm and trap inspired instrumentals, but with a an extra focus on their vocal abilities.
    And the bonus track "Ddu-du-ddu-du remix" is an amazing concert-ready mix of their most popular song. Can't wait for the full album!
  58. dqnillo
    Apr 15, 2019
    10
    One powerful title track and some more songs who gives us a different stuff on Blackpink's repertory, with more chill and darker tracks, a great EP.
  59. FlowerSpritie
    Apr 15, 2019
    10
    An improvement with more innovation to BLACKPINK's sound for such a small EP.
    The Coachella performance really showcased how enjoyable this Extended Play could be.
    Hopefully the full studio album comes this year for the next step in BLACKPINK's growth.
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Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. Consequence
    Apr 15, 2019
    75
    With hits this tailored and successfully executed, the group’s roof-shattering popularity comes as no surprise in the least.
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  2. New Musical Express (NME)
    Apr 15, 2019
    60
    Kill This Love ... showcases a band who are certainly talented but perhaps not quite ready for the next upward arc in the ride they’re currently on.
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  3. Pitchfork
    Apr 15, 2019
    62
    Though BLACKPINK can sing and dance with precision, the production of Kill This Love is also weirdly dated, like it was crafted earlier in the decade and then forgotten in a time capsule for five years.
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