I keep putting “(Victon)” after Han Seungwoo’s name whenever writing about his music, but it may be time to let that tag go. Given the state of the group’s contract renewals, it seems unlikely that they’d be coming back any time soon. Instead, it’s time to focus on solo projects and Seungwoo already has a robust catalog of solo music to his name. New title track Stop It sees him embracing his inner rocker.
A band sound has become an unexpected trend this year, perhaps buoyed by the incredible chart reemergence of DAY6 in 2024. Everyone — from idol groups to soloists — has seemed to discover guitars in 2025. This is mostly a good development, though many of these songs tend to remove K-pop’s unique sense of experimentation in favor of a more straightforward OST-esque sound that isn’t particularly exciting.
This about sums up Stop It. The song chugs along just as you’d expect something of this nature to unfold. The instrumental is cut-and-paste pop/rock fare, never making any interesting or unique choices. The melodies follow suit, offering the vaguely anthemic heft that befits the opening or ending credits of a drama. I’m pleased how upbeat Stop It‘s energy is, and Seungwoo works well in this setting. But with so many songs of this genre being released every month, there’s nothing about Stop It that has me rushing back for more.
| Hooks | 8 |
| Production | 8 |
| Longevity | 7 |
| Bias | 7 |
| RATING | 7.5 |
