Yes? No? cover

Yes? No?

Bae Suzy · 2017

23 min · 6 tracks · K-pop

A vibrant blend of contemporary K-pop with introspective lyrics and catchy melodies that showcase youthful uncertainty and emotional depth.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Yes No Maybe — This track features a playful yet contemplative take on indecision in relationships, balancing infectious beats with relatable lyrics about uncertainty.
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    행복한 척 — Opening the album, this song sets the tone with its upbeat tempo while exploring themes of pretending to be happy, showcasing Suzy's vocal range and emotional delivery.
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    다 그런거잖아 — With its catchy melody and conversational lyrics, this track draws listeners into a dialogue about shared experiences in love and life, making it feel particularly intimate.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

46 /100
Foothills
Higher than 10% of albums we've rated

The EP blends catchy melodies with introspective lyrics, showcasing Suzy's vocal strengths and emotional range.

What we noticed

  • The first three tracks maintain a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the last three introduce slower ballads that shift the emotional tone.
  • Each song features layered vocal harmonies, with Suzy's lead vocals often accompanied by backing vocals that enhance the melodic lines.
  • The lyrics across the EP explore themes of uncertainty and introspection, with each track presenting a different facet of these emotions.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
5/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

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

  • steady mid-tempo listening experience
  • catchy melodies for sing-alongs
  • introspective lyrics for reflection
  • short sessions with quick engagement

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer lengthy immersive albums
  • seek high-energy fast-paced tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Yes? No? marks Bae Suzy's debut solo album following her successful career as a member of the girl group Miss A. Released in early 2017, this album came after the group went on an indefinite hiatus, positioning Suzy for a transition into her solo artistry.
Stylistic neighbors
IU· Taeyeon· Heize

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 행복한 척 3:42
  • 2 Yes No Maybe 3:08
  • 3 다 그런거잖아 3:40
  • 4 취향 (Les préférences) 4:29
  • 5 난로 마냥 4:04
  • 6 꽃마리 4:04

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