The turtle is slow, but it doesn’t stop.The name that made rock’s heart beat 30 years ago, GEENIE, is back.
They who shook the world with joy with ‘What is this’ and ‘Right Life’ now say ‘It’s okay, you can fly too ‘.The new song’ Turtle ‘is a declaration of Genie’s return, completed with quiet but certain comfort and powerful but affectionate support.

● Fly Turtle Fly ! For the world to see

“When you feel tired, raise your head and look at the sky, spread your wings that you have protected so cherished.” The lyrics of “Turtle” begin with comfort and move on to encouragement.And that emotional flow continues intact in the scenes of the music video.

In the beginning, the characters appear as if they are wandering through the darkness in a dreamy and hazy atmosphere.However, even in the pitch-black darkness, their expressions are filled with smiles that do not give up.The characters who were walking hesitantly raise their heads and look up at the sky as the song reaches its peak, and they straighten their hunched bodies and start walking again.

Especially, whenever the chorus “Fly Turtle Fly” explodes, the camera focuses on the characters ‘outstretched fingertips and their footsteps as they run with renewed strength.In the end, everyone breaks through the darkness and jumps toward the light.In this way, the music video visually completes the narrative of turtles slowly but surely taking flight.

● Slowly but persistently

“Even if the path you are walking now is not easy, don’ t necessarily walk fast, don’t waver.” “Turtle” says that it is okay to walk slowly.It sings that even if your steps look shabby, as long as the passion burning in your heart does not go out, it is enough, and if you don’t give up until the end, you will eventually reach your destination.

Even in the music video, people who seem about to collapse under the weight of reality do not give up and stand up.And slowly but firmly, they walk towards a shining place.Like a small light that does not go out even in the darkness, it portrays a heart that does not collapse even when shaken.

● The name of the genie that walks again, the heart of rock that beats again

In 1995, Shin Sung-woo, Jang Ho-il, and Next’s Lee Dong-gyu formed the project band Genie, which took its first steps with “Cool World.” They were a hit at the time with their upbeat rock and witty lyrics, and later received much love with hit songs like “Right Living” and “Elephant.” However, time passed, and there were times when they had to go their separate ways.

Genie, who has returned after such a long time, is not simply trying to recreate the past.With the addition of Kim Young-seok from Novasonic, Genie has reorganized into a trio, maintaining the essence of rock while conveying a message that fits the times.Now, their music has chosen comfort instead of anger, and cheering instead of struggle.

● Rock of comfort, rock of support

〈Turtle〉 is a small victory in itself.It tells us that we are already doing well enough just by holding on until the end, even if it is not fast or noticeable.”Show faith in your tears and sweat.Be the light when we meet again at that moment of victory.” This song is not just a comeback song, but a warm hymn for everyone living today.

Starting with this mini-album, Genie plans to release 2-3 new songs every quarter and continue performing.It is a sincere step toward living, breathing rock, not retro.And we believe again.Rock is still alive.Genie has never been untrue.

⭐ One line of the day
“In the end, it is not the fast ones who fly, but the ones who don’t stop.”


Reporter Yang com -mo hmyang0307@donga

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