What makes Starry Night by Momoland notable?

Starry Night debuted at number one on the Gaon Album Chart, showcasing Momoland's continued commercial appeal. The title track also gained attention for its vibrant choreography and catchy chorus, contributing to K-pop's global popularity during a time when virtual performances became essential due to the pandemic. Released on June 11, 2020, Starry Night is Momoland's first EP since their breakthrough hit 'Bboom Bboom' in 2018. At this point in their career, they were solidifying their presence in the K-pop landscape following a series of successful singles and growing international fanbase.

Who is Starry Night for?

Starry Night works well if you're into short energetic bursts of joy, sing-along moments with friends and playful rhythms for uplifting vibes.

How many songs are on Starry Night?

Starry Night has 5 tracks, running approximately 15 minutes.

Starry Night

Momoland · 2020

15 min · 5 tracks · K-pop

Bright melodies and infectious hooks intertwine with a playful energy that defines the K-pop soundscape of 2020.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Starry Night — This title track encapsulates the album's playful spirit with an upbeat tempo and catchy hook, establishing a signature sound for Momoland.
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Pinky Love — Featuring a sweet melody and charming lyrics, this track showcases the softer side of Momoland while maintaining their energetic style.
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Chiri Chiri — With its fun beat and engaging rhythm, this song highlights the group's vocal strengths and reinforces their youthful image.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

Instrumental

42 /100

Lowland

Higher than 1% of albums we've rated

The EP showcases catchy melodies typical of K-pop but lacks depth and cohesion in its overall structure.

What we noticed

The first three tracks maintain a consistent upbeat tempo, while the last two tracks shift to alternate versions of the title track.
Each song features layered vocal harmonies and prominent hooks that are characteristic of K-pop production.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 5/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 5/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 4/10

Influence 3/10

Known within its scene. 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

short energetic bursts of joy
sing-along moments with friends
playful rhythms for uplifting vibes
easy background for fun gatherings

Maybe skip if you

prefer lengthy immersive albums
seek deep introspective themes

Where this album fits

Career context: Released on June 11, 2020, Starry Night is Momoland's first EP since their breakthrough hit 'Bboom Bboom' in 2018. At this point in their career, they were solidifying their presence in the K-pop landscape following a series of successful singles and growing international fanbase.
Stylistic neighbors: Itzy· Red Velvet· GFriend