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| yna@yna.co.kr 2022-11-23 14:09:48
SEOUL November 23 (Yonhap) -- “Instead of portraying simply the rough boys, we tried to portray the confidence within ourselves throughout the album.” addressed member of K-pop boy group TO1 J.You throughout the press conference.
K-pop boy group TO1 which consists of Donggeon, Chan, Jisu, Minsu, Jaeyun, J.You, Jerome and Woonggi, met up with press on Wednesday to talk about their fourth mini album “UP2U.”
Members of TO1 who threw the message “There’s nothing we can’t do,” to the world through their third mini album released in July of 2022, has returned with the same rebellious mindset in four months since their third mini album.
TO1 members dressed up like a wealthy private school students, however, loosened up tie, and small little details such as un-tucked t-shirt and more showcased their rebellious set of traits perfectly.
“Instead of showcasing rebellious characteristics we wanted to show wealthy rebel.” J.You chuckled throughout the press conference.
The first track included within the fourth mini album “Troublemaker” showcases rebellious characteristics of the members through Hip-Hop beat.
“We tried to portray nine of the trouble makers breaking out of the serious atmosphere throughout the album.” addressed TO1’s member Donggeon during the press conference.
Title track “Tag” showcases rebellious kids freezing up in front of their crush in a bright and entertaining manner.
J.You of TO1 stated “Our title track is about a love story of rebellious but yet very innocent boys.”
Within group’s fourth mini album “UP2U” 5 of the tracks excluding the title track “Tag” such as “Rude Boi,” “Retro Love,” “Fill In” and more are included.
TO1 made name for themselves through S.Korean broadcasting provider Mnet’s audition program “To Be World Class” and debuted into the music industry on April of the coming year.
In the beginning group debuted under the name of “TOO” however they have decided to rename the team as TO1 which means “We exists as one.”
Four of the members including Woonggi, Minsu, Chihoon and Jerome left the group and three of the members were added into the team starting with Daigo, Renta and Yeojeong, this shift in member has extended the groups break.
“Since our fans have waited for so long for us to make a comeback I would like to repay our fans, and that is my number one priority,” Jaeyun addressed throughout the press conference showcasing his gratitude towards their fans.
“The most important thing is never giving up and continue on forward, I don’t know how and what waits ahead of us, however, I hope as a team we will be able to overcome the difficulties together.” stated Jisu.
Throughout the press conference members of TO1 addressed that despite of complication with the members; TO1 always had a goal of topping the music show.
“I hope in the future a lot of people will consider our latest tracks helped them while they are going through a rough time, I would like to hang out as well, it would be amazing through our fourth mini album a lot of people will think that the free spirited rebel has been finalized.” addressed Donggeon throughout the press conference.
(This article is translated from Korean to English by Joonha Yoo)
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