Kill This Love [EP]
by BlackPink
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  1. clarkkeint
    Oct 9, 2020
    10
    kill this love is a historical event. period.
    they are the biggest girlgroup in the world. they are THE moment. period. period, period.
  2. kccekennit
    Apr 15, 2019
    10
    I really loved this album, these girls deserve every success in the world. Congratulations!
  3. gabrielcipriano
    Apr 25, 2019
    10
    Some of the best albums of the genre, that I've heard. Beats and voices combining and super demanding and one realizes that it was made in minute details and this is simply incredible.
  4. louisanarbol
    Dec 7, 2019
    10
    blackpink is the revolution

    stop hating successful women and start streaming thus album
  5. FlowerSpritie
    Apr 15, 2019
    10
    An improvement with more innovation to BLACKPINK's sound for such a small EP.
    The Coachella performance really showcased how enjoyable this Extended Play could be.
    Hopefully the full studio album comes this year for the next step in BLACKPINK's growth.
  6. Anand789
    Apr 15, 2019
    10
    BLACKPINK shows their diversity and confidence with this project. Its a very laid back yet fun album. They bring back the familiar vibrant yg production with edm and trap inspired instrumentals, but with a an extra focus on their vocal abilities.
    And the bonus track "Ddu-du-ddu-du remix" is an amazing concert-ready mix of their most popular song. Can't wait for the full album!
  7. dqnillo
    Apr 15, 2019
    10
    One powerful title track and some more songs who gives us a different stuff on Blackpink's repertory, with more chill and darker tracks, a great EP.
  8. jonginsquare
    Apr 15, 2019
    10
    BLACKPINK presents a worthy EP deserving of all success, the explosive track KILL THIS LOVE really catches the public on an ecstasy sensation not previously presented by the group in their work "SQUARE UP" and followed by the EP subtitle "Don't Know What To Do "captivates the audience with a joyful melody and lyrics that make us repeat the same track several times as if it were the firstBLACKPINK presents a worthy EP deserving of all success, the explosive track KILL THIS LOVE really catches the public on an ecstasy sensation not previously presented by the group in their work "SQUARE UP" and followed by the EP subtitle "Don't Know What To Do "captivates the audience with a joyful melody and lyrics that make us repeat the same track several times as if it were the first time.

    points cons: YG Ent. once again uses the practice of remixes not to deliver a complete album of these girls, I think he's afraid of them becoming bigger than he predicted for the group.    … Expand
  9. Juun
    Apr 15, 2019
    10
    Rainhas do pop, kill this love um grito de liberdade, Rose com sua voz maravilhosa encanta qualquer um, jisoo demonstrou uma melhora vocal, jennie e lisa esbanjam poder nos seus raps em kill this love, que é um tiro certeiro rumo a dominação mundial ✊❤️
  10. pataquiratop
    Apr 15, 2019
    10
    the songs are really good with their addictive beats that do not leave them wanting.
    The EP all in itself is good.
    Congratulations
  11. bparianarainhas
    Apr 15, 2019
    10
    Rainhas do kpop, donas do mundo, a música e otimaaaa eu amoo elas muito aaa
  12. MadisonThompson
    Apr 15, 2019
    10
    THE PERFECTION in 4 songs and a remix.
    BLACKPINK came to show to the world how make a song with quality and meaning, they came to conquer their place, we can see a title song who show a quality in their vocals and arrangement, b-sides who has a beautiful meaning and a awesome lyrics, BLACKPINK can change the musical world, and Kill this Love is a wonderful proof of it.
  13. Willlsr
    Apr 15, 2019
    10
    Esse EP é simplesmente divino! BLACKPINK trouxe com essas 4 músicas e o remix, uma nova perspectiva do que elas podem trazer para o mercado, músicas dançantes com vocais fortes e com letras impactantes e divinas
  14. MsSaigon
    Apr 15, 2019
    10
    This EP starts off with Kill This Love, a powerful anthem like song. DKWTD and Hope Not are slower songs that showcase their vocals best. Kick It is an upbeat song that shows BLACKPINK’s tough and fun side. Despite the fact that this mini album only has 4 songs (I’m not counting DDDD remix), all the songs are enjoyable and unskippable.
  15. 124kim
    Apr 16, 2019
    10
    The album is great, each song is unique and tells a story. The chorus of each song is well build that it keeps stuck in your head.
  16. baekhyun
    Apr 18, 2019
    10
    blackpink is amazing for kpop

    I could not be more grateful that these girls are spreading our music to the world
  17. iancm
    Mar 28, 2020
    10
    Blackpink is one of the more refreshing girls group of today. Their sound is a kind of mix between the nowadays american pop and the corean pop. Both have a different style and development.
  18. GeorgeCL
    May 18, 2019
    10
    Definitely one of the best female Kpop bands out right now, great performance with this album you definitely get a variation of style to loud instruments, to EDM type of songs to slow ballads KILL THIS LOVE is a good EP together
  19. kaunghset_lwin
    Jun 4, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Honestly, I don't listen to K-Pop songs. But this K-pop girl band a bop after 2NE1. It's totally worth to listen. Kill This Love music video is more than BOP.… Expand
  20. notbiasedcritic
    May 20, 2020
    10
    Blackpink just shined this comeback. Teddy Park continues to give us the powerful lyrics and music. Different from Ddu-du-ddu-du, title track of previous EP Square Up, where blackpink showed up as the “I don’t care” girls, in Kill this Love they show the desire to end for good the toxic love that has been under them. The next song is Don’t know what to do. The sub-title song is differentBlackpink just shined this comeback. Teddy Park continues to give us the powerful lyrics and music. Different from Ddu-du-ddu-du, title track of previous EP Square Up, where blackpink showed up as the “I don’t care” girls, in Kill this Love they show the desire to end for good the toxic love that has been under them. The next song is Don’t know what to do. The sub-title song is different from the EP main song. Blackpink show themselves as girls which after a break up feel weak to continue. The rappers of the group Jennie and Lisa, show their amazing vocal skills. If the two first songs were made for both Korean and international markets, Kick it, the third song of the EP, is made for the US market. The song starts with Jennie’s mini-rap. After the Demi Lovato-Jessie J kind of chorus, comes the full-english rap of Thai singer, Lisa. Not too easy and yet not harsh, the rap is a try-not to sing along part, like most of the song. The english bridge in the end of the song is the highlight of the song and makes Kick it perfect. The EP takes another side on its fourth song, Hope not. A slow ballad which shows the vocal side of all four of the group. The iconic ‘For You, but you’ and the only Korean chorus in the whole EP make Hope not the second, wonderful ballad of Blackpink (after the 2016’ Stay). Then comes the remix of the previous hit Ddu-du Ddu-du. For my opinion, this is the only track that is kind of skip, and it's clearly because it's a remix. The removed traditional-Korean music in the end and Rose’s bridge make it a lower level than the previous tracks, but it’s a perfect song for a party on fire. The EP has songs for all moods: break-up mood, falling in love mood, happy, sad and party mood.… Expand
  21. WeAreOnEXO
    Jul 21, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. even after so much hate coming from women fans from other bands BLACKPINK made history on this mini album and with its presentation at Coachella, I hope that YG ENT gives you new songs and new styles… Expand
  22. Gabriel99
    Sep 20, 2020
    10
    Artisima lastima que hay mucho hater que no quieren ver a otros grupos tener exito
  23. fridaglee17
    Oct 8, 2020
    10
    i really liked it. it definitely is more on their pink side concept. hope not is beautiful. kick it is probably my favorite, i loved the beat and rhythm.
  24. ybrikperez
    Sep 2, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Why only an EP? BLACKPINK needs a full album. Their management really sucks. They are 3-year old group with only 13 songs. Crazy right?… Expand
  25. Rnraku
    Sep 13, 2019
    10
    Blackpink just SLAYYY! They're beautiful, awesome dance choreography, catchy songs
  26. jichufleurs
    Dec 6, 2019
    10
    Um mini muito bem produzido e acredito que tenha sido o melhor delas. Apesar das críticas que a faixa-título "Kill this Love" seja uma tentativa apressada de lidar com o hit DDDD, não vejo muita semelhança entre eles, talvez apenas a distribuição das linhas, mas a achei facilmente enjoativa, e o refrão não muito cativante, porém o resto do álbum foi muito interessante, "Don't Know What toUm mini muito bem produzido e acredito que tenha sido o melhor delas. Apesar das críticas que a faixa-título "Kill this Love" seja uma tentativa apressada de lidar com o hit DDDD, não vejo muita semelhança entre eles, talvez apenas a distribuição das linhas, mas a achei facilmente enjoativa, e o refrão não muito cativante, porém o resto do álbum foi muito interessante, "Don't Know What to do" com um refrão eletrônico ótimo de de ouvir e com os vocais das garotas no ponto, apesar de ter achado o remix de DDDD desnecessário, também o achei bom, no geral elas sabem como conduzir a fama que estão tendo independente do hate da injustiça, e tem muito mais a conquistar!… Expand
  27. artblckpink
    Dec 7, 2019
    10
    Every time I listen to this mini album I just feel really happy and full of energy. It reflects the fresh and young vibe of BLACKPINK; the sound and rhythms from the non singles have an aesthetic feeling, if a calm and beautiful afternoon in the city could have a sound, it would sound like Kick It and Don't Know What to Do. Also Hope Not is a really beautiful and touching ballad, I loveEvery time I listen to this mini album I just feel really happy and full of energy. It reflects the fresh and young vibe of BLACKPINK; the sound and rhythms from the non singles have an aesthetic feeling, if a calm and beautiful afternoon in the city could have a sound, it would sound like Kick It and Don't Know What to Do. Also Hope Not is a really beautiful and touching ballad, I love how their voices have diffrente colors… Expand
  28. JossPe15
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Nada nuevo de las reinas del kpop Blackpink, arte y más arte, Kill This Arte
  29. rcal26
    Oct 2, 2020
    10
    Perfect! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
  30. Samiraingrid
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Esse mini álbum do blackpink trás musicas muito cativantes e muito melhores produzidas que o álbum passado do grupo
  31. juliobrito06079
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    Good beats and god rhythm. I love this album. Very energetic and power girl.
  32. Jkjm
    Feb 21, 2020
    10
    Blackpink is incredible, I hope they can come with a full album, it would be very good for them. I hope that they gain more and more space in the world of music
  33. guizitor
    Feb 25, 2020
    10
    Iconic, memorable and amazing, aaaaaa aaaaaaa aaaaaaa aaaaaaa aaaaaa aaaaaa
  34. Alelalelse
    Mar 6, 2020
    10
    Album stupendo, pieno di canzoni forti e grinta. Hope Not dà quella tranquillità che serve in ogni album e kill this love fa scatenare chiunque quando parte, album ben bilanciato e kick it una delle loro migliori canzoni. Complimenti Blackpink!
  35. Pabloyhqlmn
    Mar 28, 2020
    10
    Aunque a algunos haters le duela aceptarlo, el álbum es muy bueno, mejora la distribución de lineas entre las 4, muestra unos ritmos diferentes y apasionados, además tiene una gran canción sentimental, lo único negativo seria poner un remix de alguien ajeno al grupo, no es bueno para la producción y para el álbum en si.
  36. Lissvargas3
    Mar 28, 2020
    10
    They indeed have the best sounds and lyrics of their generation. Seems like all girl groups are doing the same but then BLACKPINK comes to change the game
  37. harujinu
    Mar 28, 2020
    10
    La calidad lo vale, siempre se tardan en sacar nuevo material , pero es porque exigen calidad. De nada sirve tener comebacks 2 veces al año y sacar puro mugrero. Blackpink ha hecho un buen trabajo y espero sus futuras canciones.
  38. Jhonatha28
    Mar 28, 2020
    10
    BLACKPINK toda su música es arte y no me canso de escuchar todo lo que nos ofrecen.
  39. Jxfxth
    Mar 28, 2020
    10
    In this album the BLACKPINK members show us that in the group there are 4 great vocalists, the songs have a great production and in general it is a very good EP
  40. AmberStone
    Mar 28, 2020
    10
    Their music is really beyond Kpop, the sounds are different from any other girl group
  41. kadey
    Mar 28, 2020
    10
    !Blackpink me encanta!, sin duda traen buena música , espero con ansias su regreso sin duda será genial.
  42. Dianalaura
    Mar 28, 2020
    10
    I really liked it, each song is so different in its meaning but at the same time they have harmony with each other. Everything they do is art
  43. KeshVandenberg
    Mar 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Blackpink showed with this ep that their production is amazing
    kill this love has an amazing production, in the drop the trumpets going up an octave and then returning one octave below and dropping the rest of the drop makes you want to jump from how epic it sounds and how excited it makes you
    blackpink proves that with each launch they are exceeded.
    this ep has an edm style that can perfectly be put on at a party and dance until dawn to end with a ballad like hope not while holding your girlfriend's hand
    I really loved this ep    … Expand
  44. Taogdghjkk
    Mar 28, 2020
    10
    I love this EP . Blackpink the best girl group . Blackpink Is the revolution
  45. Blink1Rivera
    Mar 28, 2020
    10
    Blackpink es lo mejor para la Salud
  46. r134
    Mar 28, 2020
    10
    The 4 new songs are so good and the remix too. I really like the lyrics of the songs, especially 'Kick it' and 'Kill this love', and the harmony that 'Dont know what to do' and 'Hope not' have. And about DDDD, we know it's a total bop and the remix is ​​too
  47. Jendeukie
    Mar 28, 2020
    10
    This is my favorite mini album of 2019, I need more music of them.
    These girls are amazing and talented.
  48. IrisG
    Mar 29, 2020
    10
    Siempre BLACKPINK sacando joyas
  49. Ninit
    Mar 29, 2020
    10
    Es uno de mis albumes preferidos, te demuestra que hay que acabar con relaciones amorosas toxicas, "es triste pero verdadero". Lets kill this love!
  50. AaronE
    Sep 2, 2020
    10
    Un álbum fantástico, logra abarcar varios temas tanto de superación, tristeza, etc
  51. unstoppablegoal
    Apr 5, 2020
    10
    The album presents consistency in the quality of the production following the tendency from the previous BLACKPINK's releases but still has a distinctive sound, making it remarkable and easily recognizable. From fierce rap verses to gentle vocals, from fast and empowering beats to slow heart-touching melodies there's something for every taste.
    Kill This Love perfectly represents what    The album presents consistency in the quality of the production following the tendency from the previous BLACKPINK's releases but still has a distinctive sound, making it remarkable and easily recognizable. From fierce rap verses to gentle vocals, from fast and empowering beats to slow heart-touching melodies there's something for every taste.
    Kill This Love perfectly represents what BLACKPINK is - a beautiful mix of power and gentleness.    … Expand
  52. LuhArmyianator
    Aug 10, 2020
    10
    I love their past album(Square Up) and I love this one too that exudes more female empowerment but still has meaningful and captivating songs
  53. Ladygagalana
    May 29, 2020
    10
    Hermoso Ep por parte de las reinas, las mejores blinkssss ♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡
  54. KatyUabba
    Oct 2, 2020
    10
    O mini álbum é ótimo, mostra versatilidade e apresenta deliciosas faixas pop! São as ****
  55. NSNC04
    May 29, 2020
    10
    Yall know that Blackpink's had been known for their girl crush concepts but this one's such a kicker tbh. Even though Kill This Love wasn't as much hyped as their previous DU-DDU-DU-DDU, this is not as tiring to listen to unlike to DDDD.
  56. xAlistair
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    This album is absolutely fire! I loved every song! As you can tell, the 50 people who left negative reviews are fans of BTS that hate seeing another group do better than their faves. If you check their profiles, you can see that they rated this song with a 0 and rated BTS' albums with a 10. What kind of fandom does that? Shame on the ARMY fandom for being sexist to successful women.
  57. MusicRate
    Jul 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Instrumentals Are Great , the korean lyrics are great and for an EP This is above great.
    Kill This Love And Other Tracks From The EP Are Awsome    … Expand
  58. Alexcastellon
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Un EP con buena combinación entre sonidos y el mensaje de que el amor no lo es todo es una joya para poder salir adelante para matar ese mal amor
  59. Zicki
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. What can I say ... as expected girls still were nit allowed to express themselves. Hopefully we can soon have work by themselves!! About this EP, i’d say kick it is the one!! Otherwise same, recycled teddy sh!t, despite that, girls as always delivered!! So as a long time blink, obviously 10 for the girls.… Expand
  60. Mizza1415
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Eh, aunque el sencillo principal no es el mejor en lo personal, me gustan más los B-SIDES y aún así es un gran álbum ^^
  61. julesroses
    Oct 2, 2020
    10
    Besides being short, the EP contributes a lot to blackpink's image and how they want to express themselves. They are girls that feel love, fear and anxiety just like the other one's, but show all their emotions in a beautiful way through this work.
  62. weysgarcia
    May 24, 2021
    10
    Absolutely amazing! This is the way to release something to the world, girls. You deserve all the success
  63. Leobsboy
    Oct 2, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Un poderoso mini álbum. Talento de las chicas es asombroso y en cada canción se lucieron. Una palabra "arte"… Expand
  64. chaechuu
    Oct 2, 2020
    10
    the best of 2019 that you most want me to say flaco

    Soty
    Aoty
    Roty Kill this artisima
  65. jenlisastea
    Oct 2, 2020
    10
    The best album of 2019, all the songs are good and Lisa looks like eminem’s & Lisa Left Eye daughter
  66. dani25
    Oct 2, 2020
    10
    Muy buen álbum. BLACKPINK nunca decepciona, siempre se superan a si mismas.
  67. MILYPINHEIRO22
    Oct 4, 2020
    10
    I love this album, Blackpink is always surprising everyone, my favorite song is kick it.
  68. mabelqueen
    Oct 2, 2020
    10
    im so happy with her debut album, lograron colaborar con ganadoras de grammy como dua lipa, lady gaga y cardi b.
    armys como siempre de misoginas dando 0 porque no les gusta ver a su propio genero triunfar, como fandom, si me preguntas, me parece patetico saber que unas mujeres insultan a otras solo para defender a unos hombres que no saben de su existencia, en fin, the album aoty, y sin    im so happy with her debut album, lograron colaborar con ganadoras de grammy como dua lipa, lady gaga y cardi b.
    armys como siempre de misoginas dando 0 porque no les gusta ver a su propio genero triunfar, como fandom, si me preguntas, me parece patetico saber que unas mujeres insultan a otras solo para defender a unos hombres que no saben de su existencia, en fin, the album aoty, y sin 11 remixes...    … Expand
  69. Steph92
    Oct 4, 2020
    10
    A great album, with great songs from a great group.
    Nothing else to say that you haven't read already, carry on.
  70. Khaleesi97
    Oct 5, 2020
    10
    I stumbled across the Kill This Love music video on Youtube and let me tell you... I was obsessed for days with them. Their music is addictive, it makes you feel empowered and confident. They have sweet songs like Don't Know What To Do and Hope Not which are also completely different but great as well. The production is excellent.
  71. briiiiii
    Oct 4, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. such a great use of an ep format! the emotions portraited in each song create a complete story, from breaking up a relationship from your own good, to not knowing what to do now that this person isnt in your life, to growing up and fell in love with someone new, theirselves to not wanting to forget.
    this ep is a clear example of how great artists this people are    … Expand
  72. arioec
    Oct 4, 2020
    10
    such an amazing ep with well rounded song of different genres & their voices are amazing. singing is artistry & their live albums & every single show performances are always praised & loved by vocal coaches & a lot of ppl for a reason. their hard work & talents are so evident :)
  73. lulu05011993
    Oct 4, 2020
    10
    me encanta! es cortito pero para ser un mini album está genial! el grupo es bastante bueno y sus canciones son pegadizas y de buen rollo!
  74. wtfyves
    Oct 5, 2020
    10
    ktl a powerful title track, hope not a beautiful ballad, kick it one of their best songs, and dkwtd a second title track material, and dddd remix with amazing production skills, this album has no flaws
  75. Cibas
    Oct 5, 2020
    10
    EP certeiro nas escolhas. Músicas variadas e mostra o potencial do BP em se tornar o maior Girl group da atualidade.
  76. Pedroblog12
    Apr 24, 2021
    10
    this album by far is the best of kpop in 2019, the main track is SOTY, they delivered one of the best albums of the year without a doubt
  77. anderlimaaaa
    Oct 31, 2020
    10
    muito bommmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm!!!!!!!!!!!
  78. Maruchan_
    Nov 20, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. No soy fan pero pienso que es su mejor EP, la verdad todas las canciones me encantan… Expand
  79. artsykjennie
    Nov 24, 2020
    10
    I feel happy everytime I hear songs from this EP, it sounds like an eternal youth and one love that lasts forever. I can't describe the freedom and vividness Kill This Love EP makes me feel.
  80. erm164
    Nov 24, 2020
    10
    for an ep this is pretty good! especially for a group that’s in a company that mistreats them
  81. LAMF8
    Apr 10, 2021
    10
    It is no surprise that they gave us a tremendous success such as the EP kill this love

    They had already shown us with their previous songs that they had talent and with DDU DU DDU DU that they could create worldwide successes.

    Postscript: I just appreciate and love the fact that they gave us a bonus with a remix of a previous song like DDU DU DDU DU (Remix)
  82. Aoaizne90
    May 14, 2021
    10
    Best song ever im Asian,American and i loveee k-pop this is a great song and a big fan of blackpink!
  83. Pablo28
    Jul 24, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Simplemente es un muy buen EP el que vuelven a demostrar que son chicas empoderadas, sin duda reinas del kpop… Expand
  84. Tay690
    Jan 16, 2022
    10
    Realmente es muy bueno, sonidos fuertes y calmados muy bien ejecutados, me encanto.
  85. Idfjkskst
    Feb 12, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The best EP in Kpop history... Kill This Love MV becomes the first KPOP MV to reach 56M* views in less than 24H … Expand
  86. Sana_
    Jun 12, 2022
    10
    Iconic mini album that birthed kick it, not a singe skip on this album, it never gets old!
  87. 301020
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    amazing album! so much good energy, all tracks are bombastic, specially Forever Young, the best song on the album!
  88. aestheticmoon
    Dec 17, 2022
    10
    Don't know what to do, my most favorite song from this mini album. Definently my favorite ep of Blackpink.
  89. cnohlen
    Jun 4, 2019
    9
    This catchy EP really shows off the girls' vocals. Its just a pity that its only 4 songs (not counting DDDD Remix)
  90. Rickidelibe
    Nov 24, 2022
    9
    'Dont Know What To Do' is just magical and the title track is literally an energetic song but lacks in something. The other tracks are great.
  91. Hizo
    Sep 21, 2022
    9
    I don't care if this EP is only 5 songs I still love it and think it's blackpink's best EP
  92. clg127
    Oct 22, 2022
    9
    The title track and single from the EP, ‘Kill This Love’, showcases the groups’ rap and vocal skills, accompanied by a trap fused EDM instrumental. The chorus relies on onomatopoeia rather than actual lyrics. However, this results in the song being more catchy than what it may have been.

    ‘Don’t Know What To Do’ acts as a polar opposite to the song that comes before it. A relaxed and    The title track and single from the EP, ‘Kill This Love’, showcases the groups’ rap and vocal skills, accompanied by a trap fused EDM instrumental. The chorus relies on onomatopoeia rather than actual lyrics. However, this results in the song being more catchy than what it may have been.

    ‘Don’t Know What To Do’ acts as a polar opposite to the song that comes before it. A relaxed and chilled pop song, but doesn’t stray too far from BLACKPINK’s usual sound and structure to the point where you would think it is sung by somebody else.

    ‘Kick It’ continues this trend in genre from its predecessor, but appears to be more upbeat with the presence of a rap done by the rapper/dancer of the group, Lisa, in the second verse. ‘Hope Not’ is the last new track included on the EP, showcasing the groups’ vocal abilities and acts as an outro to the EP. It is the second ballad the group has ever released, but they have already mastered the sound of these songs.

    ‘Ddu-Du Ddu-Du (Remix)’ is the final track on the EP, and seems to be added just to make the project appear larger than it actually is. While the remix is good, it doesn’t seem necessary and actually feels out of place with the rest of the project. Maybe it would have fit in better if it were to be released at the same time as their last EP, where the original track can be found.

    Overall, it seems that, whilst the project is good, the group have played it extremely safe in releasing 4 new songs and a remix of their breakout hit in the western music market. It would be nice to see the girls take more risks and explore more styles with their music. After all, they’ve been a group for almost 3 years and have yet to release a full body of work.    … Expand
  93. Agrondelx
    Aug 16, 2019
    8
    Blackpinks newest EP 'Kill This Love' proofs that the Korea-native Girlgroup is ready to take over the world.
  94. ourendlesseason
    Dec 14, 2019
    8
    Le BLACKPINK ritornano nel 2019, finalmente, con un nuovo EP. Quattro sono le canzoni, come il numero dei membri del gruppo, che compongono l'album: esse mettono in luce i loro due colori, il rosa e il nero. KTL e Kick It rappresentano il nero: due track potenti, una accompagnata da tamburi e trombe, l'altra da influenze trap ed hip-hop, nelle quali mostrano un lato di sé più agguerrito.Le BLACKPINK ritornano nel 2019, finalmente, con un nuovo EP. Quattro sono le canzoni, come il numero dei membri del gruppo, che compongono l'album: esse mettono in luce i loro due colori, il rosa e il nero. KTL e Kick It rappresentano il nero: due track potenti, una accompagnata da tamburi e trombe, l'altra da influenze trap ed hip-hop, nelle quali mostrano un lato di sé più agguerrito.
    DNWTD (edm) e Hope Not (pop, ballad), invece, richiamano il colore rosa: track diverse fra di loro, ma che mettono in risalto le loro abilità canore ed il loro aspetto più dolce e da girl-crush.
    In quest'album le BLACKPINK ci mostrano che possono fare la qualunque.

    Aspettiamo il full album.    … Expand
  95. cipriano
    Feb 6, 2020
    7
    The fact that they have something big, and also something so basic of the simple EP and maddening. I see a lot of flaws in their totally basic productions and compositions, except the single music, which draws attention strongly. I hope they have more space, to make something less commercial and totally mature, there are good things within all this but needs to be reviewed when it makes better.
  96. Nitsu
    Nov 3, 2020
    7
    Me gusta como muestran su potencial en todas las canciones. Kick It fue la mejor, muestra su potencial en vocal. DKWTD no es para nada repetitive, es potente y bailable. Hope Not no te llega a aburrir a pesar de ser lento. KTL es muy buena, poderosa y fuerte, finalmente hasta el remix de Dux4 te da como si fuera una nueva canción, nada igual y eso es bueno. Un buen EP!!!
  97. 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
  98. 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.
  99. 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.
  100. 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!
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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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