On this unique interview, MIMIIROSE discusses their newest single album, new members, and a message for Bloomies.
MIMIIROSE, the seven-member woman group that first blossomed onto the Ok-Pop scene in 2022, has been charming hearts with their vibrant power, simple expertise, and a sound that’s as recent as a bouquet of roses. From their debut single album ‘Superior’ to their subsequent releases like “Stay” in 2023, the group has firmly established themselves as rising stars within the trade, showcasing their development and evolution as artists. Their journey has been marked by a collection of thrilling milestones, each revealing a brand new layer of their musicality and allure.
This yr has been notably transformative for MIMIIROSE. After signing with a brand new company (POCKET 7 Leisure) and embracing a daring new identification with their capitalized identify, the group welcomed two new members, Anna and Ye Rin, in August, including recent power and dynamic. Now, with their expanded lineup and a renewed sense of objective, they’re able to take the Ok-Pop world by storm as soon as once more. Their third single album, ‘REEBON,’ launched on August sixteenth, displays their resilience and unwavering spirit, highlighting each their particular person colours and their collective experiences and aspirations.
On this unique interview with Hellokpop, we meet up with MIMIIROSE to debate their newest single album, ‘REEBON,’ get to know the brand new members, Anna and Ye Rin, and discover their experiences as a newly expanded group. Be part of us as we uncover the fervour and dedication that fuels their musical journey and get a glimpse into their aspirations for the long run.
Hellokpop: Hello MIMIIROSE! Thanks for chatting with Hellokpop. May every member briefly introduce themselves and their position within the group?
Yeon Jae: Whats up. I’m Yeon Jae, the chief and principal dancer of MIMIIROSE. Good to satisfy you!
Hyo Ri: Whats up. I’m Hyo Ri, the lead vocalist of MIMIIROSE!
Ye Received: Whats up! I’m Ye Received, the principle vocalist of MIMIIROSE.
Jia: Whats up. I’m Jia, the principle rapper of MIMIIROSE!
Anna: Whats up, I’m Anna, the one Japanese member of MIMIIROSE!
Yun Ju: Whats up. I’m Yun Ju, the 20-year-old with a four-dimensional allure in MIMIIROSE!
Ye Rin: Whats up! I’m Ye Rin, the brand new youngest member with varied charms and the sub-vocalist of MIMIIROSE!Congratulations on the discharge of your third single album, ‘REEBON!’
YEON JAE
HKP: How would you describe the general idea and temper of this album?
MIMIIROSE: The third single album, REEBON, has a double which means, combining “reborn,” signifying a brand new start, with “ribbon,” referring to a string or tie. It options pretty ideas we’ve by no means proven, a title monitor stuffed with our robust ambitions, and varied different songs. The album conveys each innocence and power, aiming to present braveness to many individuals.
HKP: What message or feeling do you hope followers will take away from ‘REEBON’?
Yeon Jae: Simply as MIMIIROSE has persevered via numerous struggles and setbacks with out giving up, I need to convey the message that our Bloomies also needs to overcome any difficulties that come their method, all the time along with MIMIIROSE. If any Bloomies are going via a troublesome time proper now, I hope this album can convey them consolation!
Hyo Ri: Whereas this tune resonates with our personal experiences, we all know that troublesome conditions aren’t distinctive to us. Everybody carries their very own worries and pains. So, when our followers face difficult occasions, I hope they discover solace in remembering MIMIIROSE’s smiles that bloomed amidst hardship and acquire the power to maneuver ahead and smile once more. We need to join with Bloomies via these shared smiles, providing mutual consolation and braveness. It’s about rising stronger along with Bloomies.
Ye Received: Identical to the title of our title monitor and its lyrics, I hope you’re feeling that MIMIIROSE has put in a whole lot of effort to lastly bloom regardless of the troublesome path we’ve walked.
Jia: I hope our title monitor, “The Flowers Swayed,” can function a catalyst for these experiencing hardships and ache to beat these challenges and rise once more.
Anna: If you really feel so overwhelmed that you simply need to hand over, or while you want encouragement or power, I hope you possibly can take heed to our album and songs and acquire power!
Yun Ju: This album’s songs are very refreshing and harmless, so we will present you a lot new sides of MIMIIROSE. Additionally, since we’re along with the brand new MIMIIROSE members, we’ll present you the varied charms of seven members, so please sit up for it!
Ye Rin: The primary time I heard this title monitor, I felt comforted, as if it was telling me that sometime I’d bloom as a flower referred to as ‘me.’ I hope that those that take heed to our music can really feel the identical method and discover the braveness to rise once more and begin anew!
HYO RI
HKP: The title monitor, “The Flowers Swayed,” is sort of intriguing. What’s the story behind this tune, and what does the title imply?
MIMIIROSE: The title monitor, “The Flowers Swayed,” quotes a poem by poet Do Jong-hwan and comprises messages that the youth of this technology can relate to. Simply as all stunning flowers on this world bloom whereas swaying, all development comes with trials, and by overcoming these trials, we will develop and bloom much more fantastically. This tune carries that hopeful message. There was a time after we apprehensive if we may ever resume our actions, however now, overcoming these challenges has grow to be a possibility for us to point out an much more mature and grown MIMIIROSE.
HKP: Among the many songs in ‘REEBON,’ which monitor or particular lyrics resonate with you probably the most personally, and why?
Yeon Jae: I’m most drawn to our title monitor, “The Flowers Swayed.” There’s a component in our lyrics that modifications from “I need to smile” within the first and second verses to “I’m smiling” within the closing refrain. That half resonates with me probably the most as a result of it feels prefer it signifies that it doesn’t matter what occurs, all seven of us might be smiling ultimately.
Hyo Ri: Personally, I like the tune “ribbon” probably the most. The lyrics “Even when I attempt to run away, I’ll get snarled once more” are notably putting. Throughout a troublesome time, the love from my members and Bloomies felt like a ribbon that tangled round me, however it additionally tied me collectively firmly. That’s why the key phrase “tangled” felt inevitable to me. It made me assume, “Generally there are knots you don’t need to untie. Tangled issues are stunning in their very own method.”
Ye Received: Within the title monitor, the half the place my line modifications from “I need to smile” to “I’m smiling” within the closing refrain resonates most with me. It’s spectacular the way it conveys that despite the fact that we initially struggled amidst the wind, we will now smile brightly even in these moments.
Jia: My favourite tune is “ribbon.” It’s a cute and harmless love story, a mode that MIMIIROSE hasn’t tried earlier than, so I really feel extra hooked up to it and put extra care into it.
Anna: Within the title monitor “The Flowers Swayed,” I like the half that claims, “When the dazzling solar shines on me, I’ll grow to be the principle character.” The robust lyrics about my life being my very own resonate with me.
Yun Ju: The tune that resonates with me probably the most is our title monitor, “The Flowers Swayed,” particularly the lyrics “I’m smiling, even when I’m torn within the wind, the place is the flower that blooms with out swaying.” These lyrics appear to specific our troublesome occasions, so I believe I’ll get emotional once I hear fan chants throughout music exhibits. Particularly throughout our final music present, I believe I’ll be overwhelmed and cry.
Ye Rin: The second monitor on our album, “ribbon,” is my favourite. I interpret the lyrics “Fairly and Tight” as “We received’t come undone as a result of we’re fairly and powerful. Even when the string will get tangled, we’ll untangle it, tie the ribbon tightly, and begin anew.” That’s why it resonates with me probably the most. I believe the tune fantastically captures each the stunning, fairly, and delightful picture normally related to ribbons and the story of robust ladies who seem agency and unwavering. It’s an amazing tune for lifting your temper.
YE WON
HKP: Had been there any memorable moments through the music video shoot which you could share?
Yeon Jae: We went to Jeju Island for the music video shoot through the hottest time of the yr. All of the places had been outside, and particularly through the yacht scene, everybody received actually seasick. The daylight was so robust that we ended up filming with our eyes closed. I used to be apprehensive, considering, ‘I have to hold my eyes open to look fairly…’ however fortunately, it turned out fantastically ultimately.
Hyo Ri: That’s proper. Everybody was excited after we first received on the yacht, however after about 20 minutes, everybody was combating seasickness, and that’s the second I keep in mind probably the most. Not solely the members but in addition the hair and make-up workers and even the music video director suffered so much from seasickness. As quickly as my filming was over, I lay down on a chair, however the waves had been felt throughout my physique, and it was so agonizing that I saved chanting to myself, ‘I’m a fish… I used to be born to experience the waves…’ I fell asleep like that. And I don’t keep in mind properly, however I keep in mind having a dream about The Little Mermaid and waking up feeling refreshed. It’d sound unusual, however that chant undoubtedly had a constructive impact on me, a technique or one other.
Anna: Really, each second was memorable, however I believe the yacht scene was probably the most spectacular for me, too. Aside from the problem of seasickness, the solar and the ocean had been stunning, and I used to be deeply moved by it.
Yun Ju: It was the primary time I noticed that every one of MIMIIROSE members get seasick, and I do not forget that despite the fact that it was powerful, the ocean was so stunning.
Ye Received: There was a scene the place we filmed in an unlimited discipline. The second that continues to be most in my reminiscence is once I completed my particular person shoot and noticed a deer resting close by.
Jia: The group dance shoot, which was the final a part of the filming, is probably the most memorable for me. I believe I received emotional considering that the comeback preparations had been lastly over with this shoot.
Ye Rin: In contrast to the older members who’ve expertise filming music movies, this was my first music video shoot, so I lacked confidence and was very apprehensive. However I’m so grateful that I may movie alongside one of the best seniors, my ‘sisters,’ proper by my facet. I discovered so much, and it was such a valuable time.
YUN JU & HYO RI
HKP: What was probably the most difficult a part of making ready for this comeback, and the way did you overcome it?
Yeon Jae: Actually, because the preparation interval received longer, I felt anxious and exhausted. However by continuously speaking with Bloomies via reside broadcasts, I regained my composure and labored arduous, which led us to satisfy our Bloomies once more.
Hyo Ri: Recording was probably the most difficult for me. I developed vocal wire nodules through the recording of this album, and the principle trigger was coughing. My cough was so extreme that I needed to sleep sitting up at night time. After the nodules appeared, my different situations recovered shortly, however my voice wouldn’t come out in any respect due to the continual coughing. I managed to file in some way however had no management over my vocal cords. I wanted to make use of falsetto, however even that was inconceivable. So, I keep in mind recording individually after which re-recording relying on my situation. Regardless of my throat situation, the recordings turned out properly, however I can’t assist however marvel how it might have been if I had recorded in full well being.
Ye Received: The vocal model was new to me, so it was a bit difficult, however the producers gave such nice route throughout recording that I may overcome it shortly.
Jia: Since that is our first time performing as seven members, we put additional effort into synchronizing our choreography. Additionally, this choreography was extremely troublesome, so it was difficult to good the small print.
Yun Ju: It was a bit troublesome to match the timing with the brand new members for the primary time, however we, MIMIIROSE, all the time have a saying we chant collectively: ‘In the long run, MIMIIROSE overcomes difficulties!’ We practiced arduous with that mindset. Because the new members had a brief preparation time, we targeted on getting shut and serving to one another to beat the challenges.
Anna: As that is my debut, the nervousness was the toughest half. At any time when I felt that method, I’d write down my targets and plans in a pocket book once more to encourage myself.
Ye Rin: I used to be so grateful and glad for this sudden alternative, however I used to be additionally overwhelmed by self-doubt, nervousness, and concern. Overcoming these emotions was probably the most troublesome half. Nonetheless, via varied experiences, I’m turning into stronger, and because of the six older sisters I can depend on, I really feel extra steady. At any time when I take heed to our title monitor, “The Flowers Swayed,” I acquire the power to rise once more and overcome the difficulties I face.
YE RIN & ANNA
HKP: In case you may swap components with one other member for any tune on the album, who would you select, and for which half?
Yeon Jae: I’d prefer to attempt a component change within the title monitor, particularly Yunju’s half, “The place is the flower that blooms with out swaying.”
Hyo Ri: I additionally like Ye Received’s half in ‘ribbon’, “Scream all you need ’trigger loving is difficult however Venus is useless, you who trusted me are so dumb.” The lyrics and melody of this half are completely my model. Ye Received already sang it fantastically, however I’d like to attempt reinterpreting it in my very own method.
Ye Received: I envy Hyo Ri’s half within the bridge of “ribbon,” the “Clearly extra” half!
Jia: I need to attempt Yeon Jae’s half within the title monitor. I actually just like the lyrics “I attempt to smile” within the bridge, so I need to sing it.
Anna: Within the title monitor, throughout Yun Ju’s final refrain half, when everybody strains up, I need to attempt stepping ahead from the middle! (laughs)
Ye Rin: I’m concerned with Yeon Jae’s half within the second verse of the second monitor that goes, “Select love or lie, the key distance, thrilling gaming time”! The beat that repeats within the hook quiets down on this half, altering the temper and highlighting the enticing voice, so I wished to attempt it, too!
Yun Ju: Me too! I actually like Yeon Jae’s half in ‘ribbon’. It’s addictive, and the melody retains taking part in in my head.
JIA
HKP: How would you describe the visible aesthetics of this comeback, and the way do they differ out of your earlier releases?
Yeon Jae: Whereas our second album captivated your hearts with a darkish and highly effective picture, this album affords easy-listening music which you could get pleasure from with out getting uninterested in, with pretty and pink “ribbon”-like songs.
Hyo Ri: Key phrases like refreshing, cool, pretty, and harmless come to thoughts. We did showcase a refreshing vibe in our debut tune, “Rose,” however that is the primary time we’re displaying a beautiful and harmless facet. And since our earlier album had a very robust and intense idea, some would possibly discover this variation a bit unfamiliar. Nonetheless, I imagine this extra girlish and full of life power, shedding the mature picture, blends properly with us.
Ye Received: In comparison with the earlier album, this one has a totally totally different, shiny ambiance. Simply taking a look at our album cowl, I believe there’s additionally a ‘kitschy’ vibe.
Jia: I need to describe this album with the key phrase “flowers in full bloom.” In our first album, which additionally had a refreshing idea, we had been like buds regularly blooming. This time, because the tune title suggests, we’re displaying that we’re “flowers which have bloomed regardless of swaying.”
Anna: If MIMIIROSE’s second album had a cool ambiance, this one has a clear and delightful feeling. Please sit up for our new look!
Yun Ju: The largest change is that we’ve welcomed new members and try harmless, sentimental, and cute ideas that we’ve by no means executed earlier than. I hope folks will see it and say, “Wow, MIMIIROSE can pull off these ideas too!”
Ye Rin: In contrast to the kinds MIMIIROSE has proven earlier than, I believe this one highlights loveliness much more! Identical to our album cowl options characters that appear like they’d be in an animation, we visualized our dedication and pleasure for a recent begin via a retro aesthetic.
ANNA
HKP: Who do you assume suits the ‘REEBON’ idea one of the best, and why?
Yeon Jae: I believe Yun Ju fits it properly. Personally, I believed Yun Ju’s voice suits this album’s songs very well, and he or she has a princess-like aura. That clear and fairly ambiance appears to match this album one of the best.
Hyo Ri: Actually, it’s me. (laughs). It’s as a result of I struggled so much with the final album. It was very totally different from the picture I had, so I needed to work actually arduous on my mindset. However the energetic and wonderful vibe we’re showcasing on this album feels nearer to my unique picture. So, I didn’t really feel the necessity to faux. I noticed, ‘Ah, I’m snug with this idea,’ so I selected myself.
Ye Received: It’s Yun Ju. She suits properly with “ribbon” and expresses the younger and recent feelings properly.
Jia: I believe it’s Yun Ju. I keep in mind her portraying the ambiance of the tune properly through the title monitor’s music video shoot, so I selected her.
Anna: Everybody fits it properly, however I believe primary is me! (laughs). Other than the visible idea, I felt that my experiences of overcoming many setbacks and my robust will to by no means hand over completely match the album’s idea!
Yun Ju: I believe the youngest members (Anna, Yun Ju, Ye Rin) greatest swimsuit the ‘REEBON’ album idea. Actually, we will pull off any idea, however because the youngest, I believe we will specific the harmless and cute model properly.
Ye Rin: I believe Hyo Ri fits this album’s idea properly. Not solely does she have an inherently pretty and delightful look, however her inside power can be well-expressed within the songs, so I believed she suits one of the best.
YUN JU
HKP: Every MIMIIROSE member has their very own distinctive allure. Are you able to share how your particular person charms shine via on this album?
Yeon Jae: Whereas I confirmed a charismatic facet within the earlier album, on this album, you’ll have the ability to see my harmless and refreshing “eye smile!”
Hyo Ri: Personally, I really feel like I’m carrying probably the most becoming garments amongst all of the albums I’ve executed to date. I believe you’ll really feel good simply seeing how my vibe and the tune’s vibe harmonize.
Ye Received: I imagine the allure of my vocals will shine via!
Jia: Though I initially had a considerably robust picture, I believe this tune can even showcase my pretty allure!
Anna: I believe my allure lies in my robust will to flap my wings in the direction of the highest.
Yun Ju: I believe my allure is a singular mixture of four-dimensional and harmless qualities, and I’ll have the ability to present these charms on stage!
Ye Rin: As a part of the maknae line, I believe my pretty and cute allure stands out!
YE RIN
HKP: What makes you proud to be a member of MIMIIROSE?
Yeon Jae: I’m proud that we all the time have Bloomies behind us, and I’m proud to be with these fantastic members proper now.
Hyo Ri: I don’t assume there’s one other staff as various as ours. It’s actually an honor to be part of a staff with such quite a lot of colours. We’ve an amazing bond, and the truth that we’re pursuing the identical dream with such superb pals looks like a valuable alternative in life.
Ye Received: I’m proud to be working with such proficient members.
Jia: We’ve nice members and nice songs. As an idol, I imagine we must always all the time repay our followers with good music and performances. I’m glad to have the ability to try this as part of mimiirose.
Anna: Our teamwork is one thing to be happy with. We respect one another’s strengths and perceive one another’s weaknesses.
Yun Ju: I’m so proud to have the ability to create performances with such superb older and youthful members!
Ye Rin: As a 7-member group, we’ve got so many new and various sides of mimiirose to point out. I’m very proud that we will current these varied charms to our Bloomies.
JIA, YEO WON, & YEON JAE
HKP: Lastly, please depart a message in your followers.
Yeon Jae: Bloomies, thanks for all the time being by our facet. Whether or not you’re going via powerful occasions or glad occasions, I’ll all the time be there for you – in entrance, beside, behind, and even diagonally from you. I like you!
Hyo Ri: Bloomies – I’m so sorry that I couldn’t hold my promise of not making you wait too lengthy. I really feel like all that’s left is to repay you in your wait by doing my greatest. I can’t say that the highway forward might be straightforward, however I need to let you know that it is going to be glad. That’s all I can do, and I’ll work arduous for that. I’m all the time grateful and I like you, Bloomies!
Ye Received: Bloomies, we’ll convey you even higher outcomes because you’ve waited so lengthy. Please sit up for it and proceed to point out us numerous love!
Jia: Bloomies! I’m so sorry for making you wait for thus lengthy, and I’m additionally so grateful. I like you. We’ve come again with even higher high quality since you waited, so please present us numerous anticipation and love. Thanks a lot.
Anna: Thanks for studying till the tip!! I’ll do my greatest and work arduous. I hope Bloomies will cheer us on, too. Please sit up for mimiirose’s varied development sooner or later!
Yun Ju: Our Bloomies who’ve waited for thus lengthy. I’m so sorry that I couldn’t let you know correctly each time you mentioned you missed us. We’ve ready a whole lot of new issues for this comeback because you waited, and I’m already glad considering you’ll prefer it. I hope we will fortunately wrap up this album, too. The brand new members have additionally labored actually arduous in a short while, so please look upon them kindly. Thanks so, a lot for all the time being by our facet and giving us braveness and power. mimiirose loves you a large number!
Ye Rin: This late summer time, how about blooming the flower that is likely to be swaying, wilting, or but to sprout in a nook of your coronary heart along with me? I like you, Bloomies!
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