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Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'GOLDEN HOUR: Part.3': ATEEZ returns with summer vibes in new album featuring the title track 'Lemon Drop'
Ateez are all set to start a new chapter with their latest comeback, 'GOLDEN HOUR: Part.3', today. Before the official release of their new album, the group held an official press conference to brief the public about their plans for the future, their new album, music video, and more. Ateez talk about 'Golden Hour' and ' Lemon Drop ' Hong Joong, the leader of the group, introduced their new album and comeback after 7 months, stating that 'It's our first new mini album in seven months. It's the long-awaited Part 3. We've been preparing for a long time. We'll work hard to promote in order to meet expectations,' as per reports from Soompi. Hong Joong also talked about the album and the new music that the group is making a comeback with. He described the title song 'Lemon Drop' as "an R&B hip-hop genre song with a refreshing vibe, containing ATEEZ's sweet and tangy confession." Providing more context, he shared that 'I've heard this summer is going to be hotter. It's a song that can fill the hot summer days with ATEEZ's excitement." Yeongsang also talked about what the group had in mind while preparing for the comeback, stating that 'It's our first summer song in a long while, so we thought about it a lot, and the members worked hard to prepare,' while Wooyoung added to the conversation and shared that 'Through this album, we tried to showcase ATEEZ's unique colours. I hope you recognise our sincerity.' Hong Joong continued, sharing that "For those familiar with ATEEZ's intense music, they might think, 'Has ATEEZ's style changed?'" It's not that our pursuit has changed, but this genre of song best fits the message we wanted to convey in this series." Wooyoung also talked about wanting to show a refreshing side of Ateez. He shared that "Since we've been doing intense songs, I think this one feels fresher compared to what ATEEZ has done so far. I want to hear people say, 'ATEEZ is good at summer songs too.' Intense and strong songs are great, but these kinds of songs suit them well too.' It would be nice to have the title 'Summer is ATEEZ' as well." Members share which scene they like the most from the 'Lemon Drop' music video While talking about the music video and shoot for their title track 'Lemon Drop', the members all shared which scene from the awaited music video they liked the most. Yunho talked about watching the music video for the first time at the press conference itself and shared that he thought Hong Joong's rapping scene was his favourite. He shared that 'The music video itself is so fresh and sexy, but I personally like Hongjoong's rap part while he's sweating inside a car. It was the last filming [for that day], so we left him and went home.' He also added that there is a scene in the final music video where the members are rapping while driving a car. He fondly recalled filming the scene with his fellow members and shared that 'We didn't think of it as filming but rather going on a drive.'
Korea Herald
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
Ateez returns with cool summer vibe
Group promises 'many albums ahead,' hopes to share good news about its future soon Boy band Ateez has returned with its 12th EP, opting for a looser and cooler vibe compared to its usual intensity in time for the summber season. Ateez's 'Golden Hour: Part 3' was released seven months after its predecessor and signals a notable shift in sound and attitude. Leader Hongjoong underscored that the release, consisting of five tracks including the main track 'Lemon Drop,' is full of the feeling of a fresh new summer. ''Lemon Drop' is a summer song with a story of sweet, fresh confession. I've heard that this year's summer will be really hot, and this track might be the way to cool things down,' said Hongjoong during the press conference held in Mapo-gu, Seoul, Thursday. Wooyoung described the main track as 'addictive,' with a captivating hook and choreography. Compared to the group's signature performances, 'Lemon Drop' brings a looser, breezier R&B hip-hop vibe. 'Our last main track had a heavy, refined charm, but 'Lemon Drop' is bright and refreshing,' said Mingi. 'Many of the B-sides also remind us of summer nights, so we hope fans take interest in them too.' Ateez has steadily built a global presence in recent years, wrapping up its world tour recently. The group's 11th EP, 'Golden Hour: Part. 2,' released in November 2024, topped the Billboard 200 chart and reached No. 4 on the UK's Official Albums Chart. 'We're thankful to our fans for helping us achieve such great results on the Billboard 200 and other charts,' said Yeosang. 'Rather than feeling pressured by chart performance, we just hope to create meaningful memories and stay healthy during our activities.' Following the release, Ateez will embark on another world tour in July. 'We're including performances fans have repeatedly asked for, and trying out new concepts we've never attempted before,' shared Yunho. Now in its seventh year — a critical point in the K-pop industry often tied to contract renewals — the group was asked about their future as a team. 'The eight of us have been thinking a lot about what more we can show together. We'll do our best to share good news with you in the near future,' Hongjoong responded. Though this album signals a new side of Ateez, the members emphasized that their drive to evolve hasn't changed. 'What we think is 'cool' is having the courage to try new things without fear,' said San. 'We still have many albums ahead, and we'll keep working hard to show you even better versions of ourselves.'
Korea Herald
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
2AM, 2PM members to return as solo acts
Lim Seulong of 2AM is gearing up for a solo comeback, according to a local media report Thursday. He is putting together a physical single that is expected to come out in mid-July, about eight years after his previous solo effort, 'Sea of Love,' his fifth solo digital single. The singer and actor has released a string of singles, as a member of the band as well as original soundtracks, and appeared in the drama 'The Player 2: Master of Swindlers' in 2024r. Wooyoung of 2PM also signaled his return as a solo performer. He is set to drop the digital single 'Simple Dance' on June 23, about 7 1/2 years after his second solo EP 'Bye.' He has been preparing for the comeback, hosting his first solo fan meetups in Seoul and Busan and hosting fan concerts in Tokyo, Bangkok and Taipei with bandmates Jun.K and Nichkhun last year.
