Why We Can't Stop Vibing With Lexie Liu in 2025
Lexie Liu has always been known for shapeshifting. Since her breakout years (via competition arenas K-Pop Star 5 and The Rap of China), she’s consistently blurred the lines between pop, R&B, and experimental electronica. But 2025 feels like a new peak. With three striking singles already under her belt—”POP GIRL”, “FFFFF”, and “LIKE U”—Liu is showing just how limitless her artistry really is. Each track feels like a different chapter, exploring sound, concept, and aesthetic with a confidence that proves she’s not just riding the pop wave—she’s helping define it.
"POP GIRL" — Sass Meets Media Satire
Liu kicked off the year with “POP GIRL”, an audacious anthem brimming with electronic pulses, glitchy synthpop/hyperpop textures, and razor-sharp swagger. The track thrives on its playful duality: it’s both a celebration of pop-girl bravado and a sly critique of how artists are packaged and consumed in the media.
The music video amplifies the concept—surreal mirrored sets, shopping-channel aesthetics, and infomercial-style distortion make it feel like a fever dream about identity and consumerism. Liu herself commands every frame, flipping between characters and serving looks that are as biting as the song’s production. It’s a maximalist statement that says: pop girls aren’t to be underestimated—they’re cultural architects. And in terms of style—she eats.
"FFFFF" — Dark Pop With Emo Undertones
If “POP GIRL” was flamboyant and defiant, “FFFFF” pulls the energy into darker, moodier territory. Built around eccentric production with a gothic edge, the track leans into 2010s emo nostalgia while still sounding futuristic. It’s a song that feels like heartbreak played through a cracked neon filter—chaotic but cinematic.
The video deepens the atmosphere. Set in a mansion dripping with gothic detail, Liu takes on vampiric imagery, crafting a visual that feels both camp and chilling. With “FFFFF”, Liu proves she can balance eccentric aesthetics with real emotional weight.
"LIKE U" — glittery pop perfection
Then comes “LIKE U”, the most emotionally open of the trilogy. Where the earlier tracks flirt with satire and gothic excess, this one feels like a diary entry turned into pop music confession. Infatuation, curiosity, and vulnerability flow through the production, which is lighter, more optimistic, and infused with a sense of wonder.
The song’s visual aesthetic leans into brightness—less haunted corridors, more wintery pastel curiosity. It shows Liu in a softer light without losing the sharpness that defines her brand. If “FFFFF” is the midnight confession, “LIKE U” is the hopeful morning after—a reminder that hyperpop isn’t only about chaos and distortion, but also about sincerity and intimacy.
But regardless of the track, she clearly knows what she’s doing, and we’re seated for whatever comes next.
