There’s a reason
Chung Ha remains one of South Korea’s most successful soloists, and her newly released track “Sparkling” is proof. Because the opening single off her EP
Bare and Rare, Pt. 1, “Sparkling” is a high-energy, hyperpop love song that’s brilliant for summer. The track, which specifics the emotions of an exhilarating fling, layers ’80s-inspired synths with Chung Ha’s clear and powerful vocals for a bop that feels at once retro and contemporary. Accompanied by a pastel-explosion of a music video that takes place under the sea, Chung Ha truly
sparkles in a myriad of bedazzled silhouettes, performing lively choreography designed to go viral. With each comeback, Chung Ha prepares an exhilarating experience for fans, keeping them regularly in anticipation for what’s to come next. If “Sparkling” resembles all that is Part 1, then we are in for a treat with Part 2, due later this year. —
Sarina Bhutani