Full participation + first unit song → Monsta X Jooheon… Cravity, confidence with a reason[DA : Interview②]
Group CRAVITY expressed confidence in their new album.
In a recent interview to commemorate the release of their second full-length album ‘Dare to Crave’ held at the Starship Entertainment building in Gangnam-gu, Seoul, Cravity introduced their new album, which the members touched in every detail.
As this is their first full-length album in a long time, the members have also put extraordinary sincerity into the album.All nine members have contributed to the lyrics and composition.Including the title song ‘SET NET G0?!’ , in which Serim and Allen participated in writing the lyrics, the members ‘touches were added to all 12 tracks.In particular, Jungmo, Minhee, Hyungjun, Taeyoung, and Sungmin have challenged themselves with writing lyrics for the first time in their lives through this album.
The title song’ SET NET G0?! ‘is a song that contains the energy of youth that boldly breaks through the uncertain moments of youth, and Cravity’s bold message of running(GO)towards the goal(NET)with their own rhythm(SET).
“We all sat down and listened to the 15 songs that were nominated for the title track.When the guitar sound dropped before the chorus of ‘Setnetgo’ came out, everyone cheered, and the response was so positive.We thought that if we could bring it to life through performance, we could convey a fun element, so we unanimously chose it as the title track(Wonjin).”
“I thought it was a song that would be perfect for summer because it had a seasonal feel.When I first heard the cool bass sound, I was hooked(Hyungjun).”
The choreography also added the song’s unique free and exciting feeling.It included finger choreography to match rock and roll, performances to match the sound of the guitar, and even Hyungjun’s solo dance.Wonjin said, “We brought up the free atmosphere rather than ‘sword dance’.I hope you look forward to the exciting performances that match each individual’s acting and the music.”
If the title song matched the seasonal theme, the b-side tracks showed off each member’s color more clearly with self-composed songs and unit songs.The units were composed of sexy(Serim-Minhee-Taeyoung), power + refreshing(Alan-Wonjin-Hyungjun), and vocal(Jungmo-Woobin-Sungmin).
Sexy Unit’s Serim explained, “The 8th track ‘Marionette’ is the first time I included a self-composed song.I wanted to try a sexy feeling.Like the song ‘Marionette’ that says, ‘I’m nothing without you,’ I wanted to convey the message that Cravity wouldn’t be us without our fans.” Hyungjun added about the Sexy Unit, “The ‘Left End Three’ members are in charge of sexiness, as the fans know.I think you’re looking forward to it.”
Allen of the Power+Refreshing Unit said, “It felt like the song chose us, not us.I’m satisfied.” Jungmo of the vocal unit confessed, “I’ve never rapped before, but I tried a short rap.It was fun because it was a new challenge.”
Woobin, who presented his self-composed song ‘Rendez - vous’, said in his review, “Since the group concept has changed and the album is coming out in the summer, I wanted to create a refreshing and exciting feeling that will refresh the mood between songs.I had fun working on it.”
In addition, Taeyoung recommended the second track, “SWISH, “ saying, “It’s a song that can show the mature charm of Cravity.” Jungmo mentioned the fan song “Wish Upon A Star” created by Wonjin, saying, “I think it will be a new teardrop button that connects the ‘stars.’”
The album also featured the efforts of Monsta X’s Jooheon, a senior from the same agency.He had previously gifted Cravity with the song “JUMPER” from their debut album.This time, he participated in producing the song “Underdog.” Serim and Allen participated in writing the rap.
“They contacted me and said they really wanted to write a song for us.I was grateful just for their kind words, but I was also thankful that they gave us ‘Underdog’ as a gift while preparing the album.The lyrics were filled with memories and processes we’ve gone through.I was so touched because I thought, ‘Hyung, this is a song that you made while thinking a lot about us.’ (Hyungjun).”
“I didn’t participate in making the rap for ‘Jumper’, but I did this time.Since it was a rap that I would show in front of senior rappers, I put a little more effort into it.Jooheon hyung also praised me.I think I showed a lot of growth(Serim).”
“It was an honor to be able to participate in the song that Jooheon hyung gifted us.Since ‘Underdog’ is a song that contains Cravity’s narrative, we wanted to express the message directly.It was nice to be able to share the emotions we felt with our fans.I’m very happy that Luvity will relate to it and like it a lot(Allen).”
Just as they received a lot of ‘love’ from their seniors Monsta X, they also want to give love to their rookie male juniors IDID who are preparing to debut in the second half of the year.
“Early on in our debut, I learned a lot from going to Monsta X concerts and watching their performances.The hyungs even gave me comments directly.I think that our juniors, IDIT, can learn from us too, so I work harder.I want to be a cool senior.I think it’s a positive opportunity for them to get more motivated and prepare harder(Hyungjun).”
“The Monsta X members still tend to treat us like ‘woo-joo-joo’.We act cute and stuff as younger siblings.It still doesn’t feel real that I have a younger sibling, and it’s a strange feeling(Wonjin).”
“I have juniors from the same agency, but this is my first time having a male junior, so it still doesn’t feel real.Just like I received from my seniors in Monsta X, I want to cherish and love my juniors and help them do what they want to do.Since I also write songs like Jooheon hyung, I hope I can have the opportunity to give good songs to my IDIT friends.I hope we can be good hyungs and support each other(Woobin).”
Reporter Jeong com -yeon, Donga.com shine2562@donga
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