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7.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 49 Ratings

  • Summary: This is the six-track mini-album from the South Korean pop group.
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
  1. The Quietus
    Aug 26, 2021
    80
    While Queendom isn't the most impactful musical project of the year, it is definitely enjoyable - a light song sequence that follows the classical traits of the 90s and 00s western pop, when celebrating yourself and talking about mellow love through R&B-pop compositions (like 'Hello, Sunset') were part of the playbook. And it is full of simple, catchy and relatable lyrics with well-thought-out hooks.
  2. Beats Per Minute
    Aug 20, 2021
    80
    Their innate knack for pulling off whatever genre is thrown at them remains stronger than ever. It ticks all the boxes that fans would want for a Red Velvet album and has, naturally, great replay value.
  3. PopMatters
    Aug 20, 2021
    80
    It’s easy to see why the bright and engaging “Queendom” is the lead single of the mini-album. But one truth about Red Velvet is that their albums often have some of the best b-sides in K-pop (like “Cool World”, “Body Talk”, “Kingdom Come”, and “Sunny Side Up!”). Queendom is no exception to that rule.
  4. Pitchfork
    Aug 20, 2021
    67
    No song here is outright bad, and much of their best assets shine through the banalities, but Queendom feels like a signpost of Red Velvet’s former glory.
  5. New Musical Express (NME)
    Aug 20, 2021
    60
    Given the period of separation we’ve had from them, it feels a little phoned-in in places and lacking cohesiveness.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 29
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 29
  3. Negative: 6 out of 29
  1. Jamiemie
    Aug 20, 2021
    10
    It's amazing how they can keep putting out good EPs and keep innovating after 7 years, the voices of red velvet really adapt very well, theyIt's amazing how they can keep putting out good EPs and keep innovating after 7 years, the voices of red velvet really adapt very well, they never disappoint… Expand
  2. Ben1273
    Aug 27, 2021
    10
    This song is definitely good, I love this after almost two years of hiatus they gave us another masterpiece
  4. REVESWIFT13
    Aug 20, 2021
    10
    Such a good album! Again Red Velvet proves that they have one of the best discographies of the whole kpop industry.
    My favorites are Knock On    Such a good album! Again Red Velvet proves that they have one of the best discographies of the whole kpop industry.
    My favorites are Knock On Wood and Better Be.    … Expand
  5. jamesjlc
    Nov 19, 2021
    10
    I missed Red Velvet a lot. They are just different from all the k-pop groups. The best. I love that they are re-introducing themselves throughI missed Red Velvet a lot. They are just different from all the k-pop groups. The best. I love that they are re-introducing themselves through this album after a long hiatus.… Expand
  6. swym
    Dec 16, 2021
    8
    The album is cohesive and filled with great tracks. Queendom (song) is a fun and catchy bop with great repeat value. Knock on Wood and PushinThe album is cohesive and filled with great tracks. Queendom (song) is a fun and catchy bop with great repeat value. Knock on Wood and Pushin N' Pullin are r&b goodness that no other k-pop group can pull off as well as Red Velvet.

    All of the members' singing skills are clearly highlighted in all tracks and the "rap" lines fit well in the songs. It, however, lacks character and does not stand out as much as their previous releases. Still, it is an amazing way for Red Velvet to return as a group after a more than 1-year hiatus.    … Expand
  7. Gabrielachan
    Sep 8, 2021
    7
    It's a solid mini album, the title is really good and the visuals really match them. Now, it isn't my favorite Red Velvet project, they are onIt's a solid mini album, the title is really good and the visuals really match them. Now, it isn't my favorite Red Velvet project, they are on their comfort zone + there aren't many memorable songs. It's good, but it could be better.… Expand
  8. YanRobattini
    Aug 30, 2021
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Not good as their last comeback
    We waited for almost 2 years for this? Very disappointing    … Expand

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