yeah just like u expected, i saw a couple of comments at other video reactions that said they are very very much disappointed with this album especially after how impactful INVU album did. i think they all must be new Taeyeon's fans from INVU era. if they have been following Taeyeon long enough, they should know that by now, Taeyeon usually goes to this laid back, stripped back kind of music nowadays especially if its for mini album. Just like u said, Taeyeon has pass the stage where she needs to show off her high notes, did all the grandiose hard hitting songs like what most popular nowadays cause well "she been there, done that." Just like SNSD's comeback last year, i remember how i keep guessing whether they will go to 'You Think'-route like since its more like the kind of song that most international fans loved or they opt for Lion Heart/Party style which korean fans seems loved more and their answer was - Forever 1 which is none of the categories i listed. their comeback was personal. specially for the long-time-fans. Same goes to Taeyeon i believe. For us OG fans, we already know what she capable of so we are just happy as long as she's giving us good quality musics. But contrary for these new fans, all they had is INVU to compare so psychologically, they still hungry for this high notes, grand music from Taeyeon. fuh quite a rant there i dont know if im making any sense lol. again sorry for my bad grammar/English
I agree about the new fans thing. Old fans know what to expect from a mini album release. The real deal is her full albums which takes longer and are loaded.
Your Eng is perfect in conveying your thoughts. I am really happy for our Taeng. She seems to be doing things to please herself, rather then the company or the fans. There has to be a point in an artist's career where he/she does what she wants at that time. I believe this one was that. I can understand peoples reaction but I totally appreciate this album. Hitting high notes or doing the same thing over and over again is not challenging. This album has so much stuff that is vocally very very challenging and musically too. Anyway I am proud of her.