BLOOM*IZ

Delayed for months following a vote-rigging controversy in *Produce 48*, the Mnet talent show that launched them, IZ\*ONE’s first full-length album *BLOOM\*IZ* is a riot of escapist pop—relentlessly upbeat, coquettish, sophisticated, and glam. “FIESTA,” their worldwide invitation to party, completes a triumvirate of K-pop perfection that joins their previous smashes “Violeta” and “La Vie en Rose.” High-pitched voices and colorful synth-pop work in tandem to create irresistible drops like “DREAMLIKE,” “EYES,” and “AYAYAYA.” And when they slow it down on ballads “SOMEDAY” and “YOU & I,” they generate K-drama levels of feels. *BLOOM\*IZ* shows the 12-member girl group confidently moving forward, reaching triple-espresso levels of perk.