Frank Kogan

I'm amused by how the MTV writeup says:

The members' candy colored hair and tutu skirts reflect an innocent-yet-fun image that girls of all ages can connect with, but don't let that fool you. Their girly and cutesy image does not mean that they shouldn't be considered a serious musical competitor in the K-Pop industry.

I doubt that any observer will think Peach Girl's girly and cutesy image should automatically prevent them from being a serious competitor in the K-pop industry, especially if the observer manages, as I did, to misread "tutu skirts" as "tofu skirts." If there's anything that signifies commercial potential, it's tofu skirts.

The tune does seem to have a Japanese brightness to it. Was it composed in Norway?

What strikes me, though, is that the singing adds no extra girliness or cuteness to the sound; there's a directness and fullness to their timbre. Reminds me of T-ara, who are straightforward no matter what material they're attempting. This directness of course doesn't mean that Peach Girl are likely to be as successful as T-ara, or successful at all. Few acts are, no matter what the talent or approach. Also, I like this song but it isn't as immediately catchy as many singles by T-ara, and isn't quite going for catchiness, no matter the clothing.

By the way, last year there was a pretty good '80sish dance K-pop track called "Peach Girl," by someone named A.Y.