Song Review:: Ilhoon (BTOB): Merry go round

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  • Release date: 2026 March 26
  • Album tracklist: Merry go round (feat. meenoi), Merry go round (Instrumental)
  • Album runtime: 6 minutes

 Happy anniversary, Ilhoon!

This is a fascinating instrumental. It's one part old timey, one part dreamy, and one part strongly reinforced percussive beat. I also had to listen to this a couple of times because I needed to verify if the kids screaming was out my window before they went to school or if it was in the track. Not that I mind because I too want to scream sometimes before I go to work and school is their work. The answer is, part of the instrumental. That's really cool. It's kind of the perfect, subtle addition. I am reminded a tiny bit of the Danganronpa soundtrack though, so the instrumental is stressing me out, but that's just because of the association I have and nothing actually wrong with the track.

You know what? I think he might actually be singing more than he is rapping, which brings me so much joy. And once again, this song is soothing enough that I kind of want to go to sleep. I don't know how he manages it. The contrast between him and meenoi is lovely, especially when they're singing together. It creates such a nice contrast for their little duet.

Oh, my gosh, it's a cute little love song! The video is just a visualizer, but it's very cute and chill.



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