DAY6 have been known as the pioneers of band music within K-Pop, and the members came together for their first album since being discharged from the military. Fourever already breaks the recent trend with shorter idol songs and mini-albums as it has seven songs, all different from each other and lasting over three minutes, making it the perfect return to K-Pop.
While some of DAY6’s most famous songs are ballads about heartache, “Welcome To The Show” is a perfect example of the group’s diversity. Starting with a synthetic keyboard sound, the slow addition of Dowoon on the drums and then Young K’s vocals creates a feeling of anticipation and youth, which Sungjin perfectly accompanies on the guitar. Following on with Sungjin and Wonpil on vocals, it showcases how different each member’s voice is, but how they perfectly blend together.
As the chorus hits, the song feels like a true celebration, with chanting lyrics perfect for a chorus and a huge emphasis on the drums to create a more upbeat tempo. Each chord, each bar, and each note feels like a word in a perfectly written story, working seamlessly together to create something beautiful for fans to hear. The music video perfectly matches with the song, combining a storyline of blossoming love with the members where they feel most comfortable: on stage performing with their instruments.
With spring beginning, it feels like the perfect soundtrack for the summer months and a crowd favourite when it comes to performances.
The album continues, emphasising the beauty of the group's sound. Nothing screams DAY6 more than a good guitar riff to start a song. With Wonpil starting the song, his soft vocals balance the beat from the instruments to create a feeling of calmness and contentment, which is continued by the other members. Despite the rock vibes from Sungjin's voice, it has a softness to it that allows the song's main "powerhouse" to be the instruments and the melody. As the song picks up pace, the sound of something resembling a triangle creates a fairytale atmosphere.
There also seems to be a nod to past eras of music within the songs.
Back in 2019, DAY6 released the track "days gone by" and in 2024, "The Power of Love" is back with the same distinctly vintage and retro vibes that are rare in K-Pop. The use of the synth is the star of this song, allowing the vocals of the members to still fit within the genre and a constant change in tempo. Midway through, the synth gets pushed to the back and Dowoon on the drums becomes the main focus, reminding fans they are listening to a K-Pop band.
If the previous track took you to the 70s, “Get The Hell Out” seems like a hark back to early 2000s pop punk and rock, from the name to the opening guitar chords. Starting off with Wonpil’s lyrics and by adding the drums, it creates a perfect crescendo which was loved by groups like Blink 182 and Green Day.
After four up-tempo songs, "Sad Ending" marks the perfect change in pace for the group. With the same heavy drum melody, it feels like a message to someone you once loved. Although the tempo is still quite fast, the feelings within the melody and members' voices feel reminiscent of a ballad but without the same conventions. It showcases that not all songs have to fit a certain mould and can be a mix of different genres and feelings. It feels like a true power song that would be perfect during a concert to have crowds jumping and screaming along to, letting their emotions and any anger out.
The final two songs are both ballads and they are the perfect way to balance the upbeat tracks in the rest of the album.
Starting with a lot of high-energy songs, “Let Me Love You” brings the mood back to something more serene as Wonpil showcases pure emotion with his voice in the opening bars. Even without understanding Korean, the members’ vocals create something emotionally heart-wrenching with a simple melody that lets the voices shine.
Contrasting with Wonpil’s light voice, the roughness in Sungjin’s tone adds another layer to the story, going from something emotional to raw and authentic. It is the balance between the vocals of the three members that creates different layers to the songs, even in something like a simply beautiful ballad. The final moments act as a crescendo with the vocals getting strong, making it the perfect ending to an emotional story.
“Didn’t Know” feels like the perfect farewell to the last chapter of DAY6 and the beginning of a new start. There’s a sense of nostalgia and longing within the lyrics felt within the simple melody of the song and the passion within the voices of Wonpil, Sungjin, and Young K. On first listen, it seems quite sombre, but after a few listens, it gives a feeling of hope and looking to the future bringing together an album that is the perfect “Welcome Back” for MYDAY.
After what seems like forever away, DAY6 have come back with an album that seemingly epitomises the word safety. With Young K having writing credits on every song and Sungjin and Wonpil with composition credits, the members are ready to get back to the top of the K-Pop scene with music that is easy to listen to and perfect for any occasion.
While Fourever received mixed reactions, it feels like a new start for the members since being discharged from the military, but with the same high-quality music fans have known since 2015.
