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Korea Herald
25-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
H1-Key enchants with summer nostalgia
Four-member group returns with fresh, summery band sound H1-Key is back with a new album that perfectly captures summer's vibrant, refreshing charm. 'We prepared this album hoping it could become our signature summer song,' said member Riina during a group interview held in Gangnam-gu, Seoul, on Friday. 'Lovestruck' marks the group's first new release since its third EP, 'Love or Hate,' which dropped in June last year. Compared to the previous main track 'Let It Burn,' a powerful alt-rock track with glam-punk elements, the new album showcases the softer, more natural charm of the four members. The title of the main track, 'It Was Summer,' is inspired by a popular Korean meme. The phrase is often used to describe moments that feel youthful, fresh and full of emotion, reminiscent of a memory of a bright summer day. 'Summer comes every year, but this summer only comes once. I tried to capture that fleeting feeling — the kind of emotion you might feel when looking back on today from far in the future,' shared Seoi. Hwiseo added that the phrase was already familiar to the group. 'Whenever we wrapped up a tough schedule, we'd joke among ourselves and say, 'Well … it was summer.' It's really special to think that this song might stay with us as a sentimental reminder of our youth.' 'This album reflects dear memories of loving someone deeply. The main track's upbeat tempo and breezy sound will hopefully let listeners revisit their own summer stories,' Seoi continued. Since its debut in 2022, H1-Key has focused on promoting inner strength and a healthy mindset — a core message that hasn't changed with the new album. 'We've stayed true to H1-Key's identity, but this time, we focused more on the season of summer. Over a cool, rhythmic beat, we tried to capture the fiery energy of youth,' said Seoi. The members also shared that the new track posed challenges both vocally and performance-wise. 'The high notes and fast tempo made us worry at first, especially about singing and dancing at the same time. But we were also excited to show a new side of ourselves,' said Yel. She added that the past year of preparation was crucial. 'During our break, I focused on areas I couldn't work on while promoting, like songwriting, composition and learning instruments. That time really helped me grow.' Since its debut, H1-Key has steadily built its presence, especially after the first mini-album 'Rose Blossom' and its title track gained major attention in early 2023. The members shared that they wanted to build on that success while exploring something new. 'This song is like a continuation of 'Rose Blossom,' so I think fans who loved that era will enjoy this one too,' said Riina. 'But at the same time, we're showing a new side — something softer, more delicate and sentimental. I hope people feel that.' Now entering its fourth year, the quartet says there's still much they want to show. 'When I first debuted, my focus was more on myself. But over time, I started to think deeply about the love I've received from fans and the kind of music I want to share with the world. I've been thinking a lot about how I can use my voice and influence,' said Riina. 'We've talked about inner strength and staying true to ourselves since day one. We want to keep that identity intact, while continuing to explore different sides of who we are,' Seoi added. jy@
Korea Herald
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
H1-Key to return later this month
Girl group H1-Key is slated to bring out a new album on June 26, according to agency GLG Entertainment on Monday. The quartet will release a new set about a year after its third EP, 'Love or Hate.' The mini album made the iTunes Top Albums Chart in six regions while lead single 'Let It Burn' claimed No. 15 on Melon's Hot 100. The group debuted in 2022 and came into the spotlight with 'Rose Blossom," the main track from its 2023 EP. In January, the four members held their first fan concert in Seoul, 'Find My Key,' to celebrate their third debut anniversary after visiting Hong Kong and Thailand.
CTV News
31-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CTV News
K-pop cover dance festival coming to Calgary
H1-KEY, a Korean K-pop group, will be the special guests June 15 at the K-pop cover dance festival at the Jubilee in Calgary. Korean Cultural Centre Canada (KCCC) is bringing one of South Korea's most popular exports to Calgary for a K-pop cover dance festival on June 15 at the Southern Jubilee Auditorium. That will be the night when 12 Canadian K-pop cover dance teams, which have been chosen from a first round of online submissions, will compete onstage at the Jubilee Auditorium to be named the national champion. The winning team will represent Canada in a global cover dance competition in Korea, where they will compete against cover dance teams from around the world. According to a spokesperson from KCCC, Calgary will be represented by at least four teams, with other competitors coming from Ottawa, Vancouver, Waterloo, Montreal, Toronto (2) and Saskatoon. One other team is from Alberta, they said, but it's not clear whether they're from Edmonton or Calgary. The festival will also feature a performance by Korean girl group H1-KEY, who had a hit in 2023 called 'Rose Blossom.' The members of H1-KEY will also serve as part of the judging panel. Tickets -- which are free apart from a $3.50 Ticketmaster fee -- are available here.
