Get to know the members of BEAUTY BOX on this unique interview.
BEAUTY BOX, a dynamic lady group underneath BY-U Leisure, made their debut on September 23, 2021, with the only album Past of BB – and in the event that they’re not in your Ok-pop radar but, it’s time to regulate your frequency. The group brings a refreshing and various vitality to the Ok-pop scene, combining abilities from totally different backgrounds to create a novel musical expertise.
L to R (Chaeeun, Gahyun, By way of, and Sori)
Comprised of 4 members, BEAUTY BOX affords a various array of abilities, every member contributing their very own vibrant colour to the group. Gahyun offers a gentle hand and calm presence, guiding the group together with her expertise. Sori serves because the group’s musical spine, her highly effective voice defining BEAUTY BOX’s sonic identification. The addition of Chaeeun in 2023 introduced new dimensions to their performances, increasing the group’s inventive potentialities. ompleting the quartet is By way of, additionally a 2023 addition, who brings a global aptitude because the group’s maknae and sole Indonesian member. This mix of personalities and skills permits BEAUTY BOX to discover a large spectrum of musical types and ideas.
Since their debut, BEAUTY BOX has been steadily increasing its musical repertoire and connecting with followers. Following their preliminary single album, they launched the next tasks B-Step and Greater Up. Their newest album, B-Flip, marks a major milestone because it’s the primary full mission that includes new members By way of and Chaeeun. This launch not solely showcases the group’s musical progress but in addition introduces a contemporary dynamic with the additions, mixing By way of and Chaeeun’s distinctive vocal colours and types with the established BEAUTY BOX sound. B-Flip represents an thrilling new chapter for the group, providing followers an opportunity to expertise the improved synergy of the BEAUTY BOX
In an unique interview with Hellokpop, BEAUTY BOX opens up about their newest album, B-Flip. The members present a behind-the-scenes take a look at the inventive journey that formed this launch, supply reflections on the distinctive chemistry they’ve developed as a bunch, and share a heartfelt message for his or her devoted followers, WIBBON.
Hellokpop: Hi there BEAUTY BOX! Thanks for taking the time to talk to Hellokpop. To begin, please introduce yourselves and describe your function in BEAUTY BOX.
BEAUTY BOX: Gentle twinkle! Hi there, we’re BEAUTY BOX!
Gahyun: Hi there! I’m Gahyun, the dimpled chief and vocalist of BEAUTY BOX!
Sori: Hi there, I’m Sori, the voice of BEAUTY BOX!
Chaeeun: Hi there, I’m Chaeeun, the taekwondo lady of BEAUTY BOX!
By way of: Hi there, I’m By way of, the rapper and Indonesian member of BEAUTY BOX!
HKP: Congratulations on the discharge of your second EP, B-Flip! How does it really feel to share this new music along with your followers?
Gahyun: To start with, I’m very blissful that we will be along with followers once more with new music. I believe this album is extra significant than earlier albums. The reason being that that is the second album with Chaeeun and By way of, and in contrast to the earlier album, we ready not solely songs but in addition dances collectively, so it feels new and extra significant.
Sori: Because it’s an album that’s been launched after a very long time, I used to be actually trying ahead to it whereas getting ready. Additionally, I believe it’s a summer season track that may present the colour of our BEAUTY BOX effectively, so I ready considering that WIBBON would love it, too. Everybody likes it, proper? (laughs)
Chaeeun: That is my first album, and I’m blissful as a result of followers appreciated it greater than I anticipated. The response from others has been good. Particularly within the technique of getting ready “일루와(COME TO ME),” I’m actually trying ahead to exhibiting it to the general public, and I’m excited.
By way of: It feels nice! That is my official first launch with the group, so it’s an thrilling and new expertise.
L to R (By way of, Chaeeun, Sori, and Gahyun)
HKP: In the event you might describe B-Flip in a single phrase, what wouldn’t it be, and why?
Gahyun: I’d select the phrase ‘summer season’. The quilt that fits summer season, the jacket photographs that go well with summer season, and likewise the music video, track, dance, and many others. that go well with summer season – all components appear to begin and finish with summer season, which makes me consider the only phrase ‘summer season.’ In different phrases, you could possibly say, “BEAUTY BOX is again.”
Sori: I wish to specific it as BEAUTY BOX. It appears like an album that defines the colours of our 4 BEAUTY BOX members, and since we’re greeting one another after a very long time, I wish to make our group recognized for certain!
Chaeeun: I’d select the phrase ‘collectively’. I believe one other begin was doable as a result of we have been collectively, together with the followers, firm folks, and members (laughs).
By way of: Snug. I really feel just like the songs which might be on this album are to be ‘simple listening’ songs, in order that they’re comfy to take heed to.
HKP: What message do you hope to convey to your followers by means of B-Flip and the title monitor “일루와(COME TO ME)”?
Gahyun: By way of “일루와(COME TO ME),” I wish to convey a way of coolness to the followers. I hope you have got a cool summer season with BEAUTY BOX’s “일루와(COME TO ME)” in the course of the sizzling summer season!
Sori: I wish to offer you a sense of pleasure. I hope you’ll be able to spend extra pleasurable days watching our cool but thrilling new track and dance within the sizzling summer season.
Chaeeun: I wish to convey happiness. I believe it’s a extremely good track to take heed to when going for a drive. So, if you exit, benefit from the happiness whereas listening to our track!!
By way of: It’s a enjoyable summer season track, so I believe the purpose of the track and the album is to have an excellent time listening to it.
HKP: What impressed the idea and storyline behind the “일루와(COME TO ME)” music video?
Gahyun: When the corporate performed this track for us, they mentioned it was music that reminds you of the ocean. They mentioned it will be good as a comeback track after two years and that we might shoot the MV with the idea of occurring a summer season trip. The content material was my love story. Ought to I say it’s a narrative about Sori, Chaeeun, and By way of defending Gahyun, who doesn’t find out about males?
Gahyun
HKP: The music video for “일루와(COME TO ME)” was filmed in Vietnam. Are you able to share any memorable experiences from the shoot?
Gahyun: To start with, the climate was too sizzling, and there was a scene within the MV the place I used to be pushing a bicycle. Initially, that scene was speculated to be me driving the bicycle. However as a result of I couldn’t experience a bicycle, I needed to follow on-site. Practising driving a bicycle underneath that sizzling solar was so sizzling – I used to be nervous and anxious. I believe that point was actually memorable and troublesome for me. However ultimately, I couldn’t experience it, so the scene was modified to pushing the bicycle, which I believe was lucky, and I’m much more glad that it got here out so fantastically.
Sori: I’m the member who’s most weak to summer season, and certain sufficient, the daylight in Vietnam was unbelievable! I believe the toughest half was that my eyes wouldn’t open effectively. I wished to open my eyes vast or make vibrant expressions to match the temper of the track, however I used to be upset that it wasn’t working effectively. Nonetheless, I’m very grateful that they appear to have chosen solely the beautiful scenes to place within the music video.
Chaeeun: I had a solo scene strolling alone on the seashore. However the sand there was so, so gentle and fluffy!! So strolling on that sand was actually exhausting.
By way of: I used to be the primary member to shoot, so I keep in mind feeling nervous but in addition excited. The set was actually fairly, so I wished to do effectively.
HKP: What are you most pleased with with this new launch, and why?
Gahyun: I believe I’m most proud that our normal good relationship with the members could possibly be proven within the MV. I’m so glad that it appears to have proven our normal relationship effectively, not a fabricated one, and I believe it’s one of many many the explanation why the MV turned out effectively.
Sori: I’m actually pleased with By way of’s rap half. I’ve at all times been amazed by By way of’s rap-making expertise, and on this “일루와(COME TO ME)” track, too, she did it so completely. I wish to inform her she did an important job, and it’s actually cool. By way of, you’re one of the best!!
Chaeeun: There’s a scene within the MV the place we’re taking part in within the water, and there was a second the place I believed, “Huh? Did I hug somebody?” However I used to be proud that it got here out naturally as a result of we’re shut with the members, hugging and taking part in round.
By way of: I’m proud that I can immediately take part in writing lyrics and rap.
By way of
HKP: What’s your favourite approach to unwind or chill out after a busy day?
Gahyun: I believe it’s once I’m consuming with the members. I’m undecided if consuming is taken into account relaxation, however I take pleasure in speaking with them whereas consuming a lot that I think about it relaxation!
Sori: For me, one of the best relaxation is taking a refreshing bathe, giving myself a therapeutic massage with a foam curler, studying a guide, watching music reveals, or watching animation (laughs).
Chaeeun: For me, it’s altering garments as quickly as I get dwelling, turning on the fan immediately, and taking part in video games whereas mendacity on the mattress.
By way of: I like to observe a present or film, learn books, or fall asleep.
HKP: In the event you might swap roles with another member for a day, who would you select, and why?
Gahyun: I’d be By way of. You understand, By way of is the one international member amongst us. So I’m interested in what she feels and thinks whereas dwelling in Korea, as her ideas and actions could be totally different. That’s why I’d wish to stay as By way of for a day.
Sori: I’d even be By way of!! (laughs) As Gahyun mentioned, since she’s the one international member, I’d wish to change into By way of on to expertise what difficulties she faces and what cultural variations there are. Then, I’d wish to return to myself and assist By way of.
Chaeeun: I’d be By way of! By way of is absolutely expert together with her palms and really versatile. I’d wish to prepare dinner and eat meals utilizing By way of’s cooking expertise.
By way of: I believe it will be superb to modify with any of the members as a result of all of them have totally different experiences, and I wish to attempt to see issues from their perspective.
Sori
HKP: Do you observe any traditions or rituals earlier than a efficiency or recording session?
Gahyun: I believe it’s not consuming. It’s not one thing particular like Chaeeun’s routine, but when I had to consider one thing, not consuming could be the one routine that’s uniquely mine.
Sori: I loosen up my neck, drink water, then take an enormous mouthful of water once more and slowly sip it little by little. Presently, if I swallow the water very slowly whereas stretching, I’m all ready!
Chaeeun: Within the morning, I’m going to the lavatory, placed on my contact lenses on the way in which to the salon, and when all of the hair and make-up are finished, I eat a number of kimbap rolls within the automotive, then brush my tooth and gargle!
By way of: I simply typically do stretches or vocal warm-ups to organize myself.
HKP: For brand new followers, what do you assume is BEAUTY BOX’s distinctive appeal as a bunch, and what charms do every of you carry to the group?
Gahyun: I believe our group’s appeal is that every member has a special enchantment. As for my private appeal, I believe it’s my dimples, which I exhibit every single day and my often quirky persona that generally reveals.
Sori: I imagine our appeal lies in every member having a definite character. First, I believe I’m the member who can showcase the appeal of talking in dialect. I additionally assume I can present my enchantment as the primary vocalist. Oh, and I’m secretly fairly humorous! (laughs)
Chaeeun: I believe our appeal is that we’re cheerful with out hiding something. As for my private appeal, it’s in all probability my athletic skill and the enjoyable I’ve once I use humorous filters with out being shy throughout Instagram stay periods.
By way of: As a result of I’m the rapper of the group, I really feel like I carry my appeal by means of my writings, particularly my rap components.
Chaeeun and Gahyun
HKP: Trying forward, what are your hopes and objectives for BEAUTY BOX within the subsequent yr?
Gahyun: My hope and objective are to satisfy followers from extra various international locations sooner or later. I’ll work exhausting to make that occur!
Sori: My hope and objective are to satisfy WIBBONs at varied music reveals and carry out for WIBBONs all all over the world! I’ll work exhausting to make it possible for occurs.
Chaeeun: My objective is to go to international locations everywhere in the world as soon as and meet followers from many alternative international locations!
By way of: I hope that we get to advertise extra new issues and seem in additional music reveals.
HKP: Lastly, please go away a message on your followers.
Gahyun: We’ll work exhausting to point out you much more various sides of us sooner or later. Please give a number of love and a spotlight to our third album, B-Flip. So, this has been BEAUTY BOX!
Sori: WIBBON!! Thanks a lot on your curiosity and love for our BEAUTY BOX. I’ll change into an much more shining Sori of BEAUTY BOX! Let’s run collectively!
Chaeeun: Everybody! Thanks for loving BEAUTY BOX. I’ll work even tougher sooner or later and attempt to be a Chaeeun who repays all of the love we’ve acquired!
By way of: Hi there, WIBBON; thanks a lot for the love and help of our new album. Please proceed to help us sooner or later.
L to R (By way of, Gahyun, Sori, and Chaeeun)
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