Reality competition shows that limit contestants by gender could sometimes be a device that reinforces stereotypes. But Siren: Survive the Island reveals each contestant’s multidimensional character by allowing them to make various choices in extreme situations, not only through competition but also through teamwork, alliance, and strategy. That’s why it also features some moving or fun scenes like Jung Min-seon trying to split wood all by herself on a team mission of firewood-chopping after Kim Hyeon-ah, the leader of Team Firefighter gets injured; or Team Firefighter and Team Athlete, once allies, having a base battle and saying things like, "At last, I’m fighting against you, unnie,” or shouting, "This feels great!” Contestants sometimes struggle to survive by badmouthing or trying to take advantage of the other team, but they all work towards fair play, like how Team Soldiers admitted to having violated the rules during the battle because they had gotten too emotional. Siren: Survive the Island keeps the director's perspective to a minimum and focuses on actual interviews by the cast and captions based on their comments, which paradoxically, seems to present a fantasy that is hard to see in the era of neo-liberalism. Women, who used to be considered relatively weaker beings, not only showcase their physical capabilities but also maintain their humanity, solidarity, and collaboration even  in an infinitely competitive setting that pushes everyone to their limits. If physical reality entertainment with contestants competing unconditionally based on physique is the trend of 2023, then Siren: Survive the Island could serve as the barometer that shows us what values are still essential in our society in this era.

There are two features that stand out: the 2-step garage and drum and bass elements that emphasized the rattling snare and hi-hat over kick; and the vocal styles of Yozoh and iiso, often employing subdued and soft melodic singing. With such similarities, the two tracks feel harmonious even across slightly different time periods. This is because while electronic dance music had always been transplanted into Korean pop music with some time difference, clear singing have provided stabilization and some room to for the art of electronica to infiltrate seamlessly. Styles that originated from the underground dance floors of 1990s Britain and delivered the vivid power of divisive rhythms are no exception. Korean electronic music teams of the 2000s, composed of skilled producers, DJs, and fantastic vocals (sometimes through guest geatures) used this form to successfully create an alternative yet popular dance music. Since the 2010s, such legacy became either embedded in the production process of idol pop or, as in the case of iiso, fit into individual musician's toolbox; However, this influence has diminished or become less relevantdue to stronger autonomy and specialization of electronic musicians. In this context, the sampling of “Salad Days” opens the backdoor to the youthful, fresh days of electronic pop music for some time. These fragmented moments of the times, which have been cut off as tiny trend pieces, cross the threshold and flow, riding along and interacting with the power that remains in the beats.