Top tracks — play these first
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Beautiful Days — The song captures nostalgic themes of love and youthful memories, featuring lush harmonies that highlight the group's vocal strengths.
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LOVE GAME — With its catchy chorus and playful lyrics, this track embodies the lighthearted charm of Lovelyz while showcasing their signature a cappella technique.
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Secret Story — This track stands out with its intricate arrangement and emotional delivery, allowing each member to shine vocally while telling a compelling narrative.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The EP showcases strong vocal arrangements and maintains a cohesive sound while exploring different tempos.
What we noticed
- The first track features layered vocal harmonies that build gradually, creating a lush soundscape before introducing the main melody.
- The final two tracks slow down the tempo significantly, providing a contrast to the more upbeat earlier songs.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Little footprint beyond its audience. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- playful melodies for sunny days
- short bursts of joyful energy
- dreamy harmonies for relaxed moments
- warm vibes for social gatherings
Maybe skip if you
- prefer long, immersive tracks
- seek intense emotional experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Once Upon a Time is Lovelyz's fifth extended play, released during their peak popularity following their successful album, Fate. At this point in their career, the group had established a reputation for their distinct sound and cohesive vocal performances, further solidifying their place in the K-pop scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- GFriend· Oh My Girl· Iz*One
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Once upon a time 0:57
- 2 그 시절 우리가 사랑했던 우리 (Beautiful Days) 3:53
- 3 Close to You 3:36
- 4 Sweet Luv 3:04
- 5 Secret Story 4:34
- 6 LOVE GAME 3:02
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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