Kill This Love [EP]
by BlackPink
User Score
6.0

Mixed or average reviews- based on 479 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 277 out of 479
  2. Mixed: 20 out of 479
  3. Negative: 182 out of 479
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  1. DaveWarren
    Oct 2, 2020
    6
    It sound repetitive. It's a piece of K-pop very sweet and the songs make you dance. The songs are so repetitive but only in the good side. This is not an album who I listen one more time but... It feels Okay.
  2. Marainah
    Sep 6, 2020
    4
    The production of the album is good but the concept is getting old and It’s started to look lazy. You could call this square one pt.2
  3. grotesquette
    Mar 27, 2020
    6
    On their US debut, BLACKPINK offers nothing new musically. Due to the hype, I enjoyed this EP a lot at the time of its release and would have given it an 8 or 9 back then. As time passed, I realized how dated it is musically. The Coachella performance probably did make this extended play more enjoyable, though. As catchy as the title track is, it's not immune to aging and probably neededOn their US debut, BLACKPINK offers nothing new musically. Due to the hype, I enjoyed this EP a lot at the time of its release and would have given it an 8 or 9 back then. As time passed, I realized how dated it is musically. The Coachella performance probably did make this extended play more enjoyable, though. As catchy as the title track is, it's not immune to aging and probably needed one last chorus. "Don't Know What to Do" is another dated EDM offering, although their vocals manage to bring some life to it. "Kick It" might sound like another "Really", but it's probably the only track that gives us something slightly different here, with Lisa getting more singing parts than usual. However, it keeps the fast rap BLACKPINK has in almost every song. Initially, the song might not have a great impact on the listener but once you discover the background vocals, the vocal chops and such, it's quite refreshing. "Hope Not" on the other hand is a rework of "Stay", and not an intriguing one.… Expand
  4. hobi
    Jul 23, 2019
    5
    The group became popular, with stunning visuals and clips. However, musically they still sound the same as usual. Chorus in the beginning, simple musical excerpt, fast progression and the same return of the chorus of the beginning of the song. And that extends to all the other tracks on the album ... We want to see better content on upcoming albums!
  5. punkisdead
    Apr 16, 2019
    4
    BLACKPINK's new EP lacks the spark the group has. The main song seems a rushed trying to cope with the success of Ddu Du Ddu Du, the trumpets are too much and sometimes the beat lacks consistency. The remix of DDDD is pointless they could have released a new song. Kick it is a nice Kpop song with lots of English and has a catchy chorus that could break in the American Industry. Don't KnowBLACKPINK's new EP lacks the spark the group has. The main song seems a rushed trying to cope with the success of Ddu Du Ddu Du, the trumpets are too much and sometimes the beat lacks consistency. The remix of DDDD is pointless they could have released a new song. Kick it is a nice Kpop song with lots of English and has a catchy chorus that could break in the American Industry. Don't Know What To Do is a great song with the sweet voices of the group, I would have expected less Jennie opening the songs because the other girls deserve this chance for a fresher BLACKPINK sound, I regret buying the album when you could just stream.… Expand
  6. Basilia
    Aug 30, 2019
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Not their best work... but the b- track "Don't know what to do" is quite satisfying.… Expand
  7. glow97
    Feb 25, 2020
    4
    not so good. they can do better but this is not perfect or something like that. square up was so much better. desappointing.
  8. Justaboutmusic
    Oct 3, 2020
    5
    Don’t know what to do es la única canción que realmente supera las expectativas
  9. justinhm
    Aug 28, 2020
    5
    Cabe mencionar que no me gusta mucho el K-Pop, y menos sacando un EP, mejor la hubieran guardado para su nuevo álbum. Pero les pondré 5, sigan así BlackPink
  10. gilush04
    Sep 2, 2020
    6
    The single 'Kill This Love' is truly the only song who saved the album, because the rest is just... too bland. YG should invert more on their music production, and also on letting the girls write their own music.
  11. luvcherrymotion
    Aug 3, 2021
    4
    A maioria das tracks foram recicladas e não há nada de diferente, totalmente previsível. A melhor música do álbum é Hope Not mas mesmo assim é esquecível e ainda precisou ser tocada alguma vezes no repeat para eu gostar.
  12. enReVe
    Sep 10, 2021
    5
    This album doesn't deserve the hype.The songs were not bad but.....Normal Songs.Normal Album.

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Metascore
69

Generally favorable reviews - based on 4 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. Consequence
    Apr 15, 2019
    75
    With hits this tailored and successfully executed, the group’s roof-shattering popularity comes as no surprise in the least.
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  2. New Musical Express (NME)
    Apr 15, 2019
    60
    Kill This Love ... showcases a band who are certainly talented but perhaps not quite ready for the next upward arc in the ride they’re currently on.
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  3. Pitchfork
    Apr 15, 2019
    62
    Though BLACKPINK can sing and dance with precision, the production of Kill This Love is also weirdly dated, like it was crafted earlier in the decade and then forgotten in a time capsule for five years.
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