‘Six-member’ SF9 releases 11th mini album ‘The Wave OF9’

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SEOUL, July 13 (Yonhap) -- "Each members has more responsibility as this is our first six-member come back"

Group SF9 expressed their feelings about returning as a six-member group at a showcase of their 11th mini album "THE WAVE OF 9" on Wednesday.

Member Hwiyoung said, "I deeply felt the absence of the older members," adding, "But new sides of SF9 will be seen as we are a little younger."

For this album, only six members, Jae Yoon, Dawon, Zuho, Yoo Tae-yang, Hwi young and Chan-Hee, are participating.

There were originally nine members, but two members In-seong and Young Bin joined the army one after another in last March. Rowoon also could not participate in this album because of his drama schedule.

Zuho said, "I think a new combination of SF9 has come out rather than the members being absent," adding, "I think it is a prettier and more unique picture rather than a picture that lacks something."

The album, which is the first new album in eight months since its 10th mini album "RUMINATION" released in November last year, includes a total of six songs, including the title song "SCREAM."

“SCREAM” is a dance R&B genre and features rhythmical beats and powerful bass. The lyrics contain a message to enjoy the cool midsummer together.

"Butterfly" is a song Hwiyoung participated in writing and composing.

Regarding "Butterfly," Zuho said, "It is a song that Hwiyoung worked day and night to find a new color for the group."

Regarding the album's activities, Jaeyoon said he hopes to earn a new keyword “Adult Freshness.”

Dawon said “As the title song is called ‘SCREAM,’ if I win first place in a music show, I will call out the names of members who are currently serving in the army on the stage.”

(This article is translated from Korean to English by Jiwon Woo.)

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