Get to know ShE’s as they discuss their newest single, “Finish of World,” the challenges of reside performances, and their journey as a duo.
ShE’s, a rising vocal duo comprising Kwon Eunseo and Park Sunhee, has rapidly gained consideration for his or her distinctive mix of vocal attraction and highly effective presence. Each graduates of Hanyang Girls’s College’s Sensible Music Division, Eunseo and Sunhee carry their distinctive musical skills and charisma to each efficiency. Their spectacular expertise shine in a various vary of canopy songs, spanning each Korean and worldwide genres. Recognized for his or her charming tones and rhythmic finesse, ShE’s has constructed a compelling presence throughout platforms like YouTube and TikTok, the place their covers have earned thousands and thousands of views. Their YouTube Shorts, specifically, have resonated broadly, with one standout cowl of YOASOBI’s “Idol” amassing over 11 million views.
The duo’s enchantment lies not solely of their vocal prowess but additionally of their means to fuse fashionable, rhythmic components with soulful performances, resonating with followers of all ages. Their cowl of Yuuri’s “Betelgeuse” reached 480,000 views on YouTube, proving their means to attach deeply with listeners by highly effective but nuanced renditions. ShE’s continued to evolve their type and artistry, culminating of their digital single “Inform Me Whats up,” launched in April 2024, which showcased their talent in mixing emotive storytelling with infectious rhythms.
Now, with the discharge of their newest single, “Finish of World,” on October 16, 2024, ShE’s dives into new sonic territory, providing a contemporary perspective on love, resilience, and hope amidst life’s challenges. In an unique interview, Eunseo and Sunhee open up concerning the inspiration behind “Finish of World,” their journey collectively as ShE’s, and the way they’ve grown since their debut. Be part of us as we delve into the inventive minds behind this dynamic duo and discover the fervour that drives their music.
Hellokpop: Congratulations on the discharge of your new single, “Finish of World!” To begin, might you introduce yourselves to our readers?
ShE’s: Whats up, we’re ShE’s, a feminine vocal duo. We launch music, carry out reside, and share music covers on our YouTube channel. With our distinctive mix of charming voices and highly effective vocals, we’ve created a sound that’s all our personal. Our group identify comes from our initials—”Sh” for SunHee and “Es” for EunSeo.
HKP: “Finish of World” has a powerful J-rock affect. What impressed you to take this musical route for the music?
ShE’s: We’ve discovered that J-pop type music fits our tone the most effective, however for this launch, we determined to discover the J-rock style, which provides a contemporary sound in comparison with our earlier two songs. With this observe, we hope to encourage listeners with the vitality and energy of our voices, delivering one thing each refreshing and uplifting.
HKP: Are you able to share a bit concerning the inventive course of behind “Finish of World?” Did you face any challenges whereas bringing the music to life?
ShE’s: Getting ready this music was probably the most difficult of the three we’ve launched up to now. First, we didn’t have a lot expertise with the rock style. Second, we had been involved about whether or not we might pull it off, particularly with the excessive pitch. Lastly, it was our first time practising facial expressions and gestures, because it was our debut in a music video. Regardless of these challenges, all of the arduous work and apply paid off. Fortunately, recording the music and capturing the music video turned out to be simpler than we anticipated. That’s most likely why the discharge day of “Finish of World” felt like our proudest and happiest second up to now.
HKP: The title “Finish of World” feels fairly daring and intense. How did you give you the identify, and what does it imply to you?
ShE’s: The primary line of the music’s spotlight is “Finish of World.” It’s simply three quick phrases, but it surely makes a robust impression. We selected this title with the intention of leaving a long-lasting reminiscence with the viewers.
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HKP: What message or feeling do you hope listeners take away from “Finish of World?”
ShE’s: In the event you’re hesitating to admit your like to somebody particular, we hope this music offers you the boldness to take action. And even in case you’re not in that state of affairs, we hope it brings again the candy recollections of a contemporary, youthful love.
HKP: Your duo has a novel sound—what are a few of your greatest musical influences which have formed your type?
ShE’s: We’re fully reverse in terms of our vocal tone and favourite music genres. We’ve hung out discovering methods to stability and complement these variations, and that’s how we’ve develop into the ShE’s you realize at this time. Nonetheless, we each share a love for the J-pop style, and we’ve discovered that our voices match effectively inside it. This frequent power is one thing we deal with when practising and releasing our songs, and it’s helped solidify our distinctive type.
HKP: In the event you might collaborate with any artist or band, who wouldn’t it be and why?
ShE’s: We’d like to collaborate with DAY6. They’re one of many hottest bands proper now, and we’ve been followers of their music for a very long time. We imagine DAY6’s sound would complement our type completely. We anticipate we might create contemporary songs when a feminine duo and a male band meet.
HKP: While you’re not engaged on music, what are some hobbies or actions you each take pleasure in?
Eunseo: I’ve liked baseball since I used to be younger. I take pleasure in watching video games with my household on TV or going to the stadium to cheer for my workforce. I additionally like taking walks whereas listening to music by myself.
Sunhee: In my free time, I often train, hang around with my mates, or take pleasure in some scrumptious meals.
ShE’s: Each of us love spending time collectively, whether or not it’s having fun with indoor actions or attempting out tasty meals.
HKP: What’s your favourite half about performing reside, and what do you hope to carry to your reside exhibits sooner or later?
ShE’s: What we love most about reside performances is the ability they must convey feelings. It permits us to share our emotions straight with the viewers in a means that recorded songs can’t. The most effective half is receiving a tremendous response from the viewers proper there in entrance of us.
If we’ve the possibility to carry out reside sooner or later, we’d like to not solely sing but additionally dance, and even carry out with a band. We predict it might be plenty of enjoyable!
HKP: What’s one enjoyable reality about every of you that followers won’t know?
Eunseo: I’m not a very good dancer, however I’ve by no means considered myself as unhealthy at it, both. I take pleasure in dancing every so often. This yr, throughout certainly one of our busking performances, I instantly felt the urge to bop, so I simply went for it. I do not forget that lots of people actually loved it! I’ll undoubtedly do it once more at our upcoming buskings, so I hope to see you there.
Sunhee: Generally, I wink whereas I sing. Don’t get the flawed concept—I’m not attempting to behave cute! I do it as a part of my effort to hit excessive notes by crinkling my eyes and nostril whereas nonetheless smiling and having fun with the thrill of the music (laughs).
HKP: In the event you needed to choose one music to explain your character, what wouldn’t it be and why?
Eunseo: I selected “Story of a Tiny Little One (키 작은 꼬마 이야기)” by Haha as a result of, effectively, I’m fairly quick myself! The lyrics say, “I by no means die, I by no means surrender,” and I really feel like that displays who I’m. It doesn’t matter what hardships come my means, I by no means surrender and at all times get again on my toes.
Sunhee: For me, the music “I’ll Present You (보여줄게)” by Ailee represents me finest. Identical to the music, I’ve a courageous and daring character, and I’m at all times prepared to point out what I can do!
HKP: What’s one meals you’ll be able to’t reside with out once you’re within the studio or throughout schedules?
Eunseo: I often don’t eat a lot once I’m working, however I undoubtedly crave candy desserts like chocolate and chocolate snacks to maintain me going.
Sunhee: I used to keep away from meals as a result of I used to be apprehensive it might make me really feel bloated throughout schedules, however recently, I’ve began having a small quantity of carbs to assist increase my vitality for singing.
HKP: What’s probably the most surprising factor that has occurred to you whereas making music or throughout a efficiency?
ShE’s: We usually do busking, and typically, excited grandfathers come up near the stage and begin dancing to our songs. At first, we had been a bit panicked, however on the similar time, it made us actually comfortable to see them having a lot enjoyable.
HKP: Wanting forward, what are some objectives you’ve gotten as a duo for the remainder of this yr and past?
Eunseo: This yr, I’ll proceed specializing in practising with Sunhee and enhancing our expertise as we at all times do. We’re working arduous in order that someday, we’ll be capable of maintain a ShE’s live performance.
Sunhee: I’ll preserve engaged on enhancing my expertise, and alongside Eunseo, I intention to develop into a extra acknowledged and standard singer.
HKP: Lastly, please go away a message to your followers studying this.
ShE’s: Thanks a lot for at all times supporting and loving us! We promise to maintain singing from the identical place with out ever getting drained, so please proceed to look at over us! Let’s keep collectively and create many extra recollections. Love you!
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*Particular due to ShE’s and RUH:E Music for this unique interview.
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