Album Review: AMPERS&ONE “ONE HEARTED”

Coming back with their second mini album, AMPERS&ONE brings us “ONE HEARTED” with the title track, “BROKEN HEART” on March 26, 2024. Let’s take a look at the members’ profiles and teaser photos before we get into the reviews.

Click on the member’s name in English to go to their “Vivid Memories” video, and their name in Korean to go to their “What are you listening to?” videos. The group name will take you to the group’s Instagram page.

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Jiho (최지호)

Birthday: June 10, 2004
Zodiac Sign: Gemini
MBTI: INFP
Representative Emoticon:🦋

Kamden (나캠든/나두빈)

Birthday: June 9, 2001
Zodiac Sign: Gemini
MBTI: ESFP
Representative Emoticon:🦭

Brian (브라이언 호)

Birthday: August 27, 2002
Zodiac Sign: Virgo
MBTI: ISFJ
Representative Emoticon:🐰

Siyun (윤시윤)

Birthday: January 8, 2005
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
MBTI: ISTJ/ISFJ
Representative Emoticon:🐯

Kyrell (카이렐 초이/최영)

Birthday: July 3, 2005
Zodiac Sign: Cancer
MBTI: ENFJ
Representative Emoticon:🍩

Mackiah (마카야/이예준)

Birthday: January 21, 2006
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
MBTI: ENFP
Representative Emoticon:🍀

Seungmo (김승모)

Birthday: July 3, 2006
Zodiac Sign: Cancer
MBTI: INTP
Representative Emoticon:😜

AMPERS&ONE

Debut Date: November 15, 2023
Debut Song: On And On
Company: FNC Entertainment

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“Broken Heart” Music Video Review & Lyrics

I’m a big fan of the visuals this concept is immediately serving, with the crystal clear closeups of each member while they’re in their hockey game. The CG for the hockey puck are so interesting, and fit so well with the concept. The vocals and raps are so strong, and the choreography is so intense at the same time, sticking with FNC’s usual “let’s do everything and do it well” vibe.

While this song isn’t exactly my usual favorite style, I still love it. It has a heavy bass line driving the instrumentals, like your heartbeat when you fall in love at first sight, popping out of your chest. The performance is very strong, led by Kamden in the chorus. I fell in love with the sound of the song immediately the first time I heard it, and I just knew the performance would knock me off my feet. (Spoiler Alert: It did.) Jiho and Siyun have some of my favorite vocal tones of any rookie group these days, and you should already know I have a soft spot for Kamden and Brian from their Boys Planet days. Kyrell, Mackiah, and Seungmo are also possibly one of my favorite 5th gen maknae lines. These guys have worked hard to make it, and AMPERS&ONE has done just that. I hope this comeback brings them their first win.

I will admit, I don’t fully understand the Bluetooth Connecting bits of the music video story… If anyone has an idea about that, or wants to theorize with other fans, please leave a comment down below!

Han/Rom/Eng Lyrics

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The Rest of the Album

With only three songs on the album total, there are only two other songs for us to talk about. Click on the titles to take you to the tracks on Spotify.

Crazy Stupid Fun

This song immediately feels fun with a touch of nostalgia for the 90s in the instrumentation. It’s definitely the song you dance to at a party with your friends. The vocalists absolutely kill the melodies, and the rap flow is so interesting and clean that I was leaning closer to the speakers so I could hear it clearer. This is generally just a really fun song, very upbeat and made for dancing.

Someday

This is one of the cutest songs I’ve ever heard, and I though their “Sheesh” from the debut album was cute. There’s a bounce in the melody plus the whistling descant that gives the song a sense of innocence, and then the lyrics are so sweet. “Someday, when I find my girlfriend… Someday, I could be your boyfriend.” Plus Mackiah’s accent in the bridge? Perfection in the form of a song. I hope they perform this as their B-side during promotions, because it’s very cute and will 100% bring in new fans.

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The Showcase

I was lucky enough to be chosen to go to the Pre-Showcase for AMPERS&ONE’s comeback, which was held the day before on March 25th. I was in the 5th row, just right of center, and I would have had a perfect view had it not been for the girl’s hair in front of me. Therefore, I really couldn’t see Mackiah and Siyun (my bias wreckers) that well unless they were standing.

But I’d love to share some of the videos and photos I took at the showcase here for you to enjoy. Please feel free to ignore my voice croaking in the background; I’ve been fighting laryngitis for the past month.

They opened with a performance of their debut song, “On And On.”

They then introduced the three tracks on their album, telling a little about each one, and then finally we got some more performances!

“Someday”

“Sheesh”

Oh, and we also got our official fandom name! “앤디어(ANDEAR)”
“A combined word of “AND” that links AMPERS&ONE and its fans, and the word “DEAR” connoting beloved and precious, symbolizing that AMPERS&ONE and the fans are always preciously connected to each other.”

I’ll be honest, the live fan reactions to the fandom name were a little awkward, as it seemed like most of us at the showcase had been hoping for one of the other five name choices we had been able to vote on, but as the members said, we’ll get used to it the more we all use the name.

Then, finally, “Broken Heart”

And then we got to say goodbye to them as we left the venue, which was very nice, as they did their best to make eye contact and say goodbye to every single fan on the way out.

Overall, I had a really great time at the showcase, and I hope this amazingly talented group sees some real success with this comeback.

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Final Thoughts

So basically this album is perfect, and you should listen to all three tracks, go watch the music video, performance videos, and any other content they release during their promotions. Let me know down in the comments what you think about AMPERS&ONE’s comeback

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And until I see you again, annyeong! –Annie👋