Hidden Gems #482: Zealous by Class:y

In this series we remember songs that have been forgotten or were never even given the attention they deserved. Today's Hidden Gem is Zealous by Class:y

Class:y are one of my favorite groups of the 4th gen. Their music is just superior and goes so hard. I also think they're one of the strongest groups vocally in this gen. They did a duo-title track when they dropped Zealous. This one got less attention but I like it better. It reminds me of PTT by LOONA. I like them cause they put a new spin on the girl crush. They're like if Itzy was more powerful.

Unfortunately Class:y are currently being mismanaged. It has been about a year since their last Korean comeback. They are also active in Japan and released something 6 months ago. Fans are confused and have called out the mistreatment, things aren't looking great. Poor girls had to compete on a survival show (many of whom are very underage) only to be put on hiatus after a year of promos. let's hope they make a comeback soon.

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Nugus always seem to do this concept better. At least I assume they're considered nugu. They really don't look nugu though. You can tell they spent a decent amount of money on the video. It looks great. So do the girls. I really like the blonde braided pigtails with the black going through them. The visuals throughout the whole group are actually incredible.

I love the part where the say jelajelajela their voices seem to slowly get higher and then suddenly go deep when they say "jealous". Just something subtle that adds a lot to the song IMO.

I listened to a couple of other songs and Shut Down isn't my style but Tick Tick Boom is really good. I hope their company smartens up because this group has the potential to be so much bigger. I don't have many groups I watch for comebacks but this will be one of them.

I'm kinda the opposite I LOVE Shut Down, it's one of my favorite debuts of the whole gen.