Honest thoughts on Kep1er?

Quote from Stir-Fried Southern-Style Bear (436)

Wadada was awful and up has a good chorus, but boring other parts. The center is boring and the only ones that looks popular are Yujin, Hiyyih, Xiaoting and Hikaru, yet company decides to push the other 4 koreans and they aren't it

I second this

Quote from Brined Pasta & Pork (354)

Funny how suddenly bahiyyih is considered as the standout member now. Is it because she is the most popular member? Because I still don’t see her as the standout or stan attractor of the group.

Bahiyyih one of the most popular member of the group. They have to work with what they have. Beggars can't be choosers.

Too bad XT isn't more charismatic (possibly because her Korean isn't very good). She's the group's best hope, if she can get it together and they can get a foothold in China.

I liked their comeback song. Said by a non fan who didn't like wadada

Byeee

I think they worked really hard and is good at what they do. However, I am not a fan of their songs. I cannot feel the group because they don't have anyone outstanding or pique my interests. I saw them in Queendom and was impressed of their desired to prove themselves, must of been alot of pressure.

they still don't have an identity or vibes that makes them stand out from others.
izone had that elegant vibes, but kep1er still don't have that thing.

Quote from Dried Orange & Olive Lamb (257)

I think they worked really hard and is good at what they do. However, I am not a fan of their songs. I cannot feel the group because they don't have anyone outstanding or pique my interests. I saw them in Queendom and was impressed of their desired to prove themselves, must of been alot of pressure.

Xiaoting was supposed to be the one stan attractor in the group, but she's been buried ever since they debuted. And if we're being honest, she only stood out for her visuals during GP999, but when they were on Queendom, her visuals didn't exactly pop off against the likes of Heejin, Bona, Yeoreum, Eunha, etc. Let alone, Xiaoting doesn't have the same pull as Kazuha, Karina, etc. and those of the top 4th gen girl groups. It kinda reminds me off how Tzuyu gradually lost that shine in TWICE, maybe because she's quiet in variety shows and because she's not Korean (there's also the flag controversy, but I'll won't comment on it).

Dayeon and Hikaru are clearly talented, but for some reasons there just seems to be something missing there as well. I can't quite put my finger on it, but they just don't compare against others before them like Somi, Sejeong, Yoojung, Wonyoung, Chaewon, etc.