STAYC announced their summer comeback on the 23rd with their special single’ I WANT IT ‘.They announced an expanded musical spectrum and global narrative with a new song filled with refreshing energy and a confident message.Photo courtesy of High Up Entertainment
STAYC will be making a full-fledged comeback this summer by releasing their special single’ I WANT IT ‘on the 23rd.With the motto’ Cool attitude, hot sound ‘, this album is a summer signature album that encapsulates STAYC’s refreshing yet confident energy.
We looked into the anticipated points of the new album’ I WANT IT ‘, which not only features the return of the fail-proof STAYC and summer song combination, but also expands the musical spectrum and global narrative.
#’ Summer Song = STAYC ‘Official Proof of Winning Title
From’ ASAP ‘to’ BEAUTIFUL MONSTER ‘and’ Bubble ‘, the music that STAYC has released has consistently captured both refreshment and addictiveness, taking charge of listeners’ summer playlists.The title song of this album,’ I WANT IT ‘, also announces the return of STAYC’s summer song with an addictive hook and lively performance, and is expected to be a winning combination that will dominate the summer season.
In particular, with the message of ‘Imperfection is also my weapon’, the group is expected to clearly show a cool attitude of living true to myself and hunt for summer emotions with an energetic signature.
#Music spectrum proven by various genres
The tracks revealed through the highlight medley are also points of anticipation.Member Sieun directly participated in writing the lyrics for “Foul Play,” adding sincerity.This song, which melts the emotions wavering in front of love with the witty perspective of “Foul Play,” completes an urban yet dreamy sensibility with the retro wood synth sound and groovy bass.Another track, “BOY, “ is a medium-tempo urban pop genre that delicately captures the honest thrill felt at the starting point of emotions, broadening STAYC’s musical spectrum.
Unlike the title track’s confident message, the other songs contain more honest and delicate emotions, which will add to STAYC’s narrative three-dimensionality.
In particular, lyricist Kim Eana participated in the narration of this highlight medley, adding to the emotion by sensually introducing the messages contained in the three songs with a warm voice reminiscent of a radio broadcast.Kim Eana’s narration is said to have enriched the emotions of the songs and increased the immersion of the album.
#Growth proven by the World Tour, a global chapter connected to’ I WANT IT ‘
This comeback comes right after STAYC successfully wrapped up their second world tour’ STAY TUNED ‘in Japan, Jakarta, Oceania, and Thailand.Based on the stage experience they gained from their first world tour since debut’ TEENFRESH ‘last year and the actual connection they had with their global fans, STAYC plans to further expand their message of’ confidence on stage ‘through this album.
This album, which is being released at a time when the growth and inner strength accumulated since debut are concentrated, symbolizes STAYC’s evolution into a more mature summer queen.This comeback is an important narrative that connects the excitement of the global tour to domestic activities, and it is also the center of a global move that will expand to a Hong Kong, Singapore, Taipei, and North American tour in the second half of the year.
#Music video full version, meet before the comeback date!
STAYC’s music videos have always garnered attention for their sensual visual beauty and message delivery.STAYC has proven their confidence anew by pre-releasing their “I WANT IT” music video two days before their comeback on the 21st.Fans around the world are paying close attention to how STAYC will perfect the summer song formula and express their own summer emotions in the music video.
Hanbyul STAYC’s special single’ I WANT IT’ will be released on the 23rd at 6PM through various online music sites, and the title song music video will be pre-released two days earlier on the 21st.
Reporter Yang Ju- juyeon@donga.com
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