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K-pop group GOT7 (Jay B, Jinyoung, Mark, Jackson, Yugyeom, BamBam, and Yugyeom) released its long-anticipated album Winter Heptagon on January 20, 2025. The album was released three years after GOT7, a self-titled EP released after the group departed from JYP Entertainment.
GOT7's latest EP, Winter Heptagon, contains nine tracks in all. The members actively participated in creating the tracks and showcased their distinct colors throughout the album.
GOT7 Winter Heptagon album review
Python
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GOT7's Python serves as the title and opening track for Winter Heptagon. There is a touch of a gothic element in the composition, which casts a hauntingly beautiful glow on the track. The members' sultry and confident rendition enlivens the track.
In the music video for Python, we see the members showcase a smooth choreography as the frames present a fantastical visual element of winter and riches. The song culminates in a chilling tale of a toxic romance. At the time of this writing, the music video for Python had amassed over 2.8 million views on YouTube. BamBam participated in producing this track.
"I know I'm an icon, watch me with the lights on / But she got a hold on me like a python / I don't wanna lose her, yeah, she was my future / Shot through the chest, I was falling for the shooter"
Smooth
Jackson Wang's composition highlights itself in this track. Looking back at Jackson's solo ventures, retro jazzy beats are one of his strengths, and this is incorporated in Smooth. The lyrics are seductive, the music is sultry, and the composition comes together beautifully, concluding with an energetic note.
"When this gets rocky, I gotta move / Let's skip the talking and set the groove / Don't gotta be somebody new / Just feel your body and let it loose"
Our Youth
Our Youth is a track that tells a tale of resilience and determination. The group nods to their past activities and assures fans about the group's future. There is a stellar mix of music similar to a cinematic score. Youngjae participated in creating this track.
"Our youth drama, it is our highlight from now on / Now, come and take my hand / Hold on tight"
REMEMBER
Remember is a song that strikes nostalgia and sweet romantic feelings. There is a laid-back touch to the song, accentuated by funky RnB beats. Yugyeom participated in creating this track.
"Remember thе first day we held hands / Remember the days we went out together / Remember all the times we overcame together"
Darling
Jay B has a different approach to music, and it is evident in his composition for Darling. The track is a request for love and companionship. There is a distinct flavor of Jay B's musical alter ego 'def.' in this RnB-laced number.
"Oh, can you be my darling? / You dive into my side just like this / Oh, can you be my darling? / If you come to me, everything is so fine"
TIDAL WAVE
BamBam's participation shines through in Tidal Wave. The song, sung entirely in English, presents a groovy mix of RnB paired with dance-pop elements. The melody is harmonized in a way that aptly justifies the song title. Like waves that come and go, Tidal Wave talks about emotions that ebb and flow but never truly go away.
"All these thoughts of you come out the blue / You're my tidal wave, I get swept away / And, girl, it's feeling empty in this pool / Need a tidal wave, sweep me away"
OUT THE DOOR
Out the Door is another track sung entirely in English. The rhythmic guitar strums and percussion drums create an upbeat vibe for the track. The song is a commentary on a separation marked by stark awareness of what went bad. Mark participated in creating this track.
"You don't want me to change / And you don't want me to grow / You'll be counting the days / Since I walked out the door"
her
A GOT7 album is not complete without a ballad, and the group included two distinct ballads in this album. her showcases a soft blend of percussions and acoustics, which gives space for the members to shine. The track concludes the love story that started with Python. Jinyoung participated in creating the track.
"Oh, the moment our eyes met / The time we spent together passed by / You were still within reach / That means your breath still lingers"
Yours Truly
The album comes to a soothing conclusion with another ballad, Yours Truly. This song is a heartfelt letter from GOT7 to their fans iGOT7, aka Ahgase. The group's leader, Jay B, participated in composing the track, but all seven members also contributed to the lyrics. This ballad showcases a minimal instrumental composition that compliments the low-register vocals of the members.
"I always missed the green lights / Our hearts inside were so pretty / I hope we can continue to be each other's strength"
Concluding thoughts on GOT7's Winter Heptagon album
GOT7's Winter Heptagon comes after a wait of three long years. The album is like a kaleidoscope or a palette, showcasing each member's strength and distinct color. The members participated in the album to truly make it a GOT7 offering. Since the album's release, fans have shown non-stop love and support.
The album features songs in Korean and English, appealing to a global audience. The music genres are not heavily experimented upon in this album. The members stick to genres they are familiar with, and yet reinvent the composition in their distinct styles. From Python to Yours Truly, each track tells a story.
GOT7 debuted in 2014 under JYP Entertainment, and they recently celebrated their eleventh anniversary on January 16, 2025. The group amicably separated from JYP Entertainment in January 2021 after their seven-year contracts ended with the label. The members then pursued their solo careers under different labels, promising fans to return as a group. In May 2022, GOT7 made a comeback with a self-titled EP.
GOT7 will host a concert titled NESTFEST after six long years. The concert will take place in Seoul, South Korea, on February 1 and 2, 2025. International fans can stream the concert live, with subtitles in multiple languages. The ticket sales have already begun.
