Every single one of CHUU’s solo releases made their way into our top releases of the year, from her solo debut in 2023 to her majestic third mini-album, Only cry in the rain, last year. The announcement of an entire album featuring CHUU’s unique aura, everlasting positivity, and breathtaking vocals was enough for us to know a masterpiece was on its way. And indeed, only a few days into 2026, we can confidently say CHUU has already made the year hers.
Through nine impeccable songs, CHUU expands her unique sound and explores new rhythms and influences, as in ‘Limoncello’ and ‘Love Potion,’ while not forgetting her joyful personality in cheeky, witty songs like ‘Hide & Seek’ and ‘Teeny Tiny Heart.’ But more importantly, CHUU brings all her talent into every single song. While every minute of XO, My Cyberlove deserves attention, here are the songs you absolutely cannot miss out on!
‘XO, My Cyberlove’
‘XO, My Cyberlove’ serves as the title track and gives its name to the entire album, and it’s for a good reason. This song follows CHUU‘s beautiful formula: a soft start that highlights her unique tone, slowly building into a gorgeous pop song full of comfort and meaning. There are multiple ways to interpret the lyrics of the song, but it ultimately explores the complexity of emotions for someone so different and distant. Full of melancholy and nostalgia, ‘XO, My Cyberlove’ is complex, bittersweet, and pop perfection. CHUU’s vocals fill the song with overwhelming emotions. And it has a particular groove that makes it both catchy and comforting.
The performance of ‘XO, My Cyberlove’ makes the song even better as CHUU delivers one of her best choreographies yet. It’s beautiful, emotive, and lets her shine her brightest yet. It is a no-brainer that this is the song that best represents the album and showcases all sides of CHUU’s incredible talent.
‘Canary’
While XO, My Cyberlove is filled with B-sides that easily earned their spot as some of CHUU’s best B-sides, ‘Canary’ is the one that takes the crown—and it’s not even a discussion. ‘Canary’ showcases CHUU‘s vocals in the most beautiful way. There has never been a song that showed just how much of a powerhouse vocalist CHUU is, until now. Her vocals shine in terms of tone, delivery, and emotion. The melodies hit with just how much CHUU carries with her voice. And to make this song even more perfect, ‘Canary’ carries a beautiful meaning of care and comfort. Listening to ‘Canary’ feels like being elevated in the air—it’s an experience out of this world.
‘Heart Tea Bag’
Songs like ‘Limoncello,’ ‘Teeny Tiny Heart’ and ‘Loving You!’ are what make the essence of XO, My Cyberlove so effortlessly comforting, with energetic sounds and overflowing positivity. But just like the title track, XO, My Cyberlove isn’t afraid to explore various, complex emotions, as shown especially through a song like ‘Heart Tea Bag.’ This song feels like the most vulnerable and raw moment in the album, as ‘Heart Tea Bag’ explores the ups and downs of mental health.
It explores the process of finding yourself and understanding who you are, and of detaching yourself from others’ views, offering a meaningful commentary on being a public figure. But despite it all, ‘Heart Tea Bag’ ends on a positive note, with CHUU finding who she is and who she wants to be. It’s an essential, vulnerable, and one-of-a-kind song not only on the album but across CHUU’s discography—a precious gem that offers understanding and comfort.
‘Cocktail Dress’
There are many songs in XO, My Cyberlove that showcase her fun, carefree side, but ‘Cocktail Dress’ does it better than any other song. Just like the album, ‘Cocktail Dress’ feels youthful and refreshing. It’s the perfect song to represent all the sides of CHUU’s discography. It’s carefree and youthful, yet carries a lot of elegance with her soft vocals and the attitude she brings to the song. Songs like ‘Cocktail Dress’ show how CHUU puts her entire self in her music—her talent, her personality, and the everlasting sunshine she is. It’s precisely why her music feels so timeless and necessary.
How much are you loving CHUU’s first solo full-length album? What’s your favorite song out of XO, My Cyberlove? Be sure to let us know by tweeting us at @thehoneypop or visiting us on Facebook and Instagram.
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