[EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW] Behind the Music Magic of LUCY’s Newest EP ‘FROM’ And It’s Double Title Tracks

On this unique interview, LUCY opens up in regards to the creative imaginative and prescient driving their new album ‘FROM.’ and the evolution of their sound.

LUCY, the four-member Okay-band underneath Mystic Story, has been steadily charming hearts and ears since their debut in 2020 with the album “Pricey” and its title observe “Flowering.” This proficient group, consisting of SHIN YE-CHAN, CHOI SANG-YEOP, CHOI WON-SANG, and SHIN GWANG-IL, has carved a novel area of interest for themselves within the Okay-Pop panorama with their distinctive mix of rock, pop, and classical influences.

With every EP launch, LUCY’s reputation has soared, as evidenced by their constantly rising album gross sales. Their discography, which incorporates gems like ‘Panorama,’ ‘Blue,’ ‘Insert Coin,’ and ‘Fever,’ showcases their musical evolution and willingness to experiment with totally different sounds whereas staying true to their core id. The band’s latest completion of their first world tour, ‘written by FLOWER,’ is a testomony to their rising world attraction and the unwavering assist of their devoted fanbase.

Now, LUCY returns with their fifth mini-album, FROM.,’ marking one other thrilling chapter of their musical journey. On this unique interview, the band members delve into the inspirations behind their newest album, the feelings they hope to evoke of their listeners, and extra. Be part of us as we discover the tales woven into their music and uncover the fervour that drives LUCY to constantly push the boundaries of their artistry.

Hellokpop: Hello LUCY! Thanks for speaking to Hellokpop. For many who may be new to LUCY, can every member briefly introduce themselves and share what makes your group distinctive?

SHIN YE-CHAN: Hey, I’m SHIN YE-CHAN, and I’m taking part in the violin in LUCY! What’s totally different about LUCY is that we have now a violinist as a member, which is among the charming features of us. 

CHOI SANG-YEOP: Hey, I’m CHOI SANG-YEOP, the vocalist of LUCY. What makes our group distinctive is that we problem ourselves to strive numerous genres. 

CHO WON-SANG: Hey, I’m CHO WON-SANG, the bassist and producer of LUCY. I believe what’s distinctive about us is that we’re a band even the general public can really feel essentially the most acquainted with. 

SHIN GWANG-IL: Hey, I’m SHIN GWANG-IL performs the drum in LUCY. I believe LUCY is a band that may present numerous genres with the dazzling melody of violin, which is one other charming level.  

HKP: Congratulations on the discharge of your fifth mini album, ‘FROM.!’ What do you hope listeners will take away from this album that they won’t have skilled in your earlier releases?

CHO WON-SANG: In regards to the inferiority complicated all of us may need, we needed to empathize with it as an individual feeling the identical approach and launch the hidden emotions quite than giving recommendation or consolation. 

SHIN GWANG-IL: On this album, I needed to say that the phrases which might be typically used negatively (for instance, ‘burn’) have optimistic features as effectively.  

SHIN YE-CHAN

HKP: That is the primary time you’re that includes double title tracks since your debut. How do “Villain” and “Advanced” complement one another, and what made you select these two as your lead songs?

CHOI SANG-YEOP: It was not straightforward to pick out the title observe among the many songs on this album as they’d numerous charms. Whereas we have been considering onerous, there was an opinion that double title tracks additionally can be nice. So we selected them as double title tracks.  

CHO WON-SANG: “Villain” is in regards to the total inferiority complicated and “Advanced” is a couple of close-up inferiority complicated. I believe the variations between them are freshness and hotness by way of musical vibes and genres. I picked them as double title tracks as I needed you to take heed to each.  

HKP: LUCY is understood for being actively concerned within the inventive strategy of your albums. Are you able to inform us about every member’s contributions to ‘FROM.?’

SHIN YE-CHAN: I used to be concerned on this album quite a bit. I made plenty of melodies on violin for all 5 tracks. As I contributed to them so onerous, I’d recognize it in case you may pay attention rigorously to the violin string sound of “Burn it” and “Falling Flower.”

SHIN GWANG-IL: As WON-SANG total produced the album, I believe his contribution was the very best. I wrote “Burn it” this time and I’m glad that lots of our followers prefer it. 

HKP: Are there any specific challenges or new experiences you encountered whereas making ready for this album?

CHO WON-SANG: It was onerous to make the album throughout a really busy time to organize for the primary world tour known as ‘LUCY 1st WORLD TOUR written by FLOWER’ since our debut. However as I believe longer alone within the studio, I believe I can get a greater consequence. 

SHIN GWANG-IL: At any time when I write songs, I at all times take into consideration the lyrics deeply for a very long time. This time, it was onerous to finish the lyrics of “Burn it” however it got here out nice as I put effort into considering onerous. 

CHOI SANG-YEOP

HKP: What’s your favourite observe from the album and why?

SHIN YE-CHAN: My favourite track is “Falling Flower.” We pre-released the track on the live performance earlier than its official launch. It makes us look again on our journey as LUCY, making us really feel overwhelmed and making a number of issues come to thoughts. I’m so pleased with and proud of the truth that a track like that is ours.  

CHOI SANG-YEOP: Personally I decide one of many double title tracks, “Villain.” I believe this track can consolation many individuals and provides them hope. As there’s a fanchant information the viewers can comply with, it’s nice to carry out whereas we’re actively speaking on the stage. 

HKP: Are you able to share any humorous or memorable moments from the album preparation or music video filming?

CHOI SANG-YEOP: Because of Kim Kyoung Wook who joined us in filming the music video of ‘Villain’ this time, we have been capable of strive numerous issues. He was actually type and labored so passionately on the movie set. I actually recognize it.  

CHO WON-SANG: I bear in mind once I began making this album. Once I made “Doggaebi Dance” first, my songwriting colleagues and I preferred it with a cheer because the track got here out effectively as I needed. It’s the happiest reminiscence. 

HKP: You latterly accomplished your first world tour, ‘written by FLOWER.’ How has this expertise influenced your music or efficiency type for this comeback?

SHIN YE-CHAN: As we stored performing in lots of locations in the course of the first world tour since our debut, I believe it’s simpler to think about how I’d look on the stage. Throughout the recording for this album, I recorded the songs by imagining the best way I’d look taking part in the brand new songs. 

CHO WON-SANG: I may have made extra relaxed and simpler listening songs. It’s just a little unhappy that the busy schedule may be mirrored within the songs whereas making the album.  

CHO WON-SANG

HKP: If every observe on ‘FROM.’ was a unique kind of flower, which flower would characterize every track and why?

CHO WON-SANG: First, one of many double title tracks, “Villain,” jogs my memory of a sunflower. Though it’s a phenomenal flower within the daylight having a novel design greater than some other flowers, it appears to be envious of the intense solar. That’s why the track jogs my memory of a sunflower. 

“Advanced” jogs my memory of cactus. I heard that solely those that develop the plant can really feel the charming features of cactus even when they’re not flowers. Even when they give the impression of being ugly at a look, those that develop them can see the gorgeous sides. I believe that resembles the theme of “Advanced.”

I need to examine “Doggaebi Dance” to lycoris radiata. The lycoris radiata backyard seems considerably ominous and scary. However in case you take a more in-depth look, they’re simply flowers wanting to point out off their magnificence to individuals. I believe they’re like a crimson goblin who seems scary however desires to get together with individuals. 

I need to say “Burn it” is a pine tree. Pine bushes don’t change for a very long time however truly they’re burning themselves to enhance and keep there ceaselessly. That jogs my memory of “Burn it.”

Lastly, “Falling Flower” jogs my memory of a dandelion. Whereas dandelions falling and spreading the seed, I as soon as thought ‘The seeds may be bloomed someplace once more.’ As “Falling Flower” is a track that guarantees a day to be fantastically bloomed once more, it resembles a dandelion. 

HKP: You have already got a number of good music in your discography. Is there any style that you simply want to strive once more or any new music type that you simply want to experiment with?

SHIN YE-CHAN: I need to maintain attempting songs expressing deep emotions like “Falling Flower” or “Burn it.”

CHOI SANG-YEOP: I believe we already confirmed numerous genres so I need to strive one thing else. As I mentioned quite a bit about busking simply after making a debut, I need to talk with the viewers whereas busking if I’ve time. 

HKP: How do you suppose your sound and magnificence have developed since your debut? Is there a major change you’ve observed in yourselves over the past?

CHO WON-SANG: I believe we naturally handed by way of following our hearts based mostly on the wants. 

SHIN GWANG-IL: I believe we’ve finished nice thus far so I believe it’s going to be nice if we do it as it’s.

SHIN GWANG-IL

HKP: LUCY is a gaggle with members who’ve multifaceted skills. If you happen to would need to develop or be taught one talent, be it in or out of music, which specific talent would you select?

CHOI SANG-YEOP: There are nonetheless many musical abilities I need to be taught, so it’s not straightforward to choose one. Out of music, I need to have tutorial expertise as I’m learning Korean historical past nowadays.  

CHO WON-SANG: I need to have drawing abilities. As I like comedian books, I believe I can do effectively as a cartoonist. 

HKP: What’s the one factor that makes you proud to be a member of LUCY?

SHIN YE-CHAN: The members. I’m the proudest once I carry out on the stage with the members. Once I take a look at them, I typically really feel so pleased with them that my coronary heart feels overwhelmed. 

SHIN GWANG-IL: To me, it’s the followers. Because of WALWALE (official fandom) who at all times assist and cheer for us everywhere in the world, I’m proud to be a member of LUCY. 

HKP: Lastly, please depart a message to your followers studying this.

SHIN YE-CHAN: I at all times recognize the followers. I hope you keep wholesome and be with us ceaselessly. Let’s stick with it right now as effectively. 

CHOI SANG-YEOP: I need to say thanks once more for ready and supporting us. As we put all the things of LUCY on this album, please take pleasure in listening to it. I hope you’re at all times completely satisfied. 

CHO WON-SANG: Regardless of my issues, I recognize you on your love for the fifth Mini Album, “FROM.” We’ll be again quickly with extra mature music. Don’t go wherever else, stick with us ceaselessly.  

SHIN GWANG-IL: Thanks on your love for the fifth Mini Album, “FROM.” I’ll attempt to present you higher songs. Please look ahead to it.  

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Picture and Video Credit: MYSTIC STORY.