It's been a rough couple of weeks for fans of underrated girl groups. We've seen the departure of members and even the disbandment of long-standing acts. The latest to suffer this fate is Fantagio Entertainment's Weki Meki. The girls debuted in 2017 but have essentially been inactive for the last two years. Now, instead of a long-awaited comeback, new single CoinciDestiny acts as their swan song.
While I'm pleased to see Weki Meki given the dignity of a proper farewell track, the move still stings and makes it clear Fantagio had long since lost interest in backing them. CoinciDestiny feels more like an obligation than a grand finale, but at least it's not some drippy ballad. The tempo is bright and sprightly throughout, echoing the group's upbeat discography. "CoinciDestiny" is a clever compound word, even if it makes for an odd centerpiece for a pop song.
The song's wistful sentiment strikes an appropriate tone for this occasion, but like many disbandment singles it's more functional than purely enjoyable. You can hear (and see) the shoestring budget that constrained this track, making the overall experience pale in comparison to their biggest and best comebacks. I don't know when I would choose to listen to this over career highlights like Tiki Taka or Cool. With this in mind, I can't justify giving CoinciDestiny a high rating. However, please don't misconstrue a so-so review as representative of Weki Meki's entire discography or career.
| Hooks | 8 |
| Production | 7 |
| Longevity | 8 |
| Bias | 7 |
| RATING | 7.5 |
Grade: C
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