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  • 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: 17 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 24
  3. Negative: 6 out of 24
  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. nambahwanizoner
    Aug 26, 2021
    10
    Red Velvet proves for the nth time that they have one of the best discographies of the whole K-pop industry.
    The album is good. NO CAP.
  4. AnseyW
    Aug 20, 2021
    10
    The songs are seriously art, none bad, I all loved them too much, it was even hard to pick a favorite, I definitely recommend listening to theThe songs are seriously art, none bad, I all loved them too much, it was even hard to pick a favorite, I definitely recommend listening to the album, it's perfect.… Expand
  5. ericluong3006
    Sep 25, 2021
    10
    This is a nice song. I listen to it over and over and never get bored. Red Velvet has a very successful comeback
  6. enReVe
    Sep 10, 2021
    8
    Queendom was enjoyable. Each song is good.
    But this album was not their best. I'll give 8
  7. monetdehaan
    Aug 20, 2021
    3
    Queendom lacks the "wow" factor that their previous releases had. A big factor could possibly be because none of the songs scream "red velvet"Queendom lacks the "wow" factor that their previous releases had. A big factor could possibly be because none of the songs scream "red velvet" and are sounds that we've heard by the group before. Albeit, not every comeback has to be something innovative, but even releases where they play it safe, like Reve Festival Day 2 and "Umpah Umpah", they still have Red Velvet's "signature" sound. The same cannot be said about Queendom. Hopefully, RV3 isn't as big as a disappointment as this was.… 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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