2023. 08. Recording booth
Q. It’s a new song, right after < Rose Blossom >, did you feel any pressure? - Well, I never thought
< Rose Blossom > would receive that much love
so we thought a lot about what we should
show the audience this time
Q. It’s a new song, right after < Rose Blossom >, did you feel any pressure? - There are expectations (from the audience)
So I’m a bit more worried
And we showed this is what we can do
So we gained some confidence
and are sure we can show more
so we're also looking forward to it while preparing for it
Q. It’s a new song, right after < Rose Blossom >, did you feel any pressure? - Rather than feeling pressure
I felt confident that I could continue to show you my best
So wanting to show it is more how I feel
2023. 06 Dreaming ver. album cover photoshoot location
2023. 07 Concept film shooting location
Q. What was the hardest part while preparing the [Seoul Dreaming] album? - We didn’t have much time, but we had to prepare two choreographies
We had to shoot two music videos
We had to go on TV shows, so it was very hectic
2023. 07 GLG Practice room
Q. What is < Time to Shine > about? - When I first listened to < Time To Shine >
The passion burning in me
Let’s keep our passion alive and keep going forward
Let’s do our best
I think the song has these meanings
Q. What is < Time to Shine > about? - I am running steadfastly toward my dreams
Never lose confidence, you’re doing great
I tried to contain my passion
And show the process of accomplishing things one by one through the song
Q. What is < Time to Shine > about? - I thought over and over about the lyrics
And finally when I listened to it again
I could understand the true meaning of < Time to Shine >
Q. What is < Time to Shine > about? - Compared to when I listened to < Time to Shine > for the first time
When I listened it over and over again, it was really touching
2023. 07. < Time to Shine > Music video outfit fitting
Q. The most memorable part of shooting the < Time to Shine > music video - I had bangs for the first time in a music video
And this is the first time I had pink hair
And heavy bangs
I tried some new styles so I think my fans and the audience
Might find it visually entertaining to look at
Q. Character played in the < Time to Shine > music video - I’m also the leader in < Time to Shine >
So I call YEL and gather RIINA and HWISEO
And make H1-KEY, like the Avengers
I think it’s a cute music video about the process
Q. Character played in the < Time to Shine > music video - I play a role that listens to my member’s dreams
And put them in a Dream Box, and deliver it
Q. Character played in the < Time to Shine > music video - I have a dream of becoming a singer
And while living as a street dancer
One day discover SEOI’s social media
And it ignites a firework inside my heart
The feeling of joining at the last minute
And the piece being completed by me coming in,
It was a valuable experience for me
Q. Explanation for the song - While < Time to Shine > feels like a dying flame
That is giving you solace to keep going on
< SEOUL > felt more active and assertive
So even in this perilous and glamorous city,
I live on resiliently in my own way
Q. Explanation for the song - I thought it was about hope which is different from < Rose Blossom >
It is represented as < SEOUL >, but
Dreamers everywhere and anywhere
Them shining and achieving their dreams,
I felt that it is a song filled with encouraging spirit for these people
At the bridge, the chorus goes quiet
There is a part where the song explodes and the chorus and an improvisation play out simultaneously
That is when it feels like a fanfare going off
Just like after overcoming a struggle
So it reminds me of dancing with the members
On stage in a flower shower
Every time I perform this part, it felt moving for me
2023. 07 SEOUL concept film shooting location
2023. 07 SEOUL ver. album cover shooting location
Q. Favorite part from < SEOUL (Such a Beautiful City) > choreography - The first time I received the choreography
The intro made an impact in my memory
We all keep our head down
Then RIINA raises her head, and after that we all raise our heads
While in < Rose Blossom > is was like waking up from sleep
It felt like "I'm going to get up and survive"
But in < SEOUL >, it felt more like
I won't give up my will even in this Seoul
And that part felt amazing to me
Q. Favorite part from < SEOUL (Such a Beautiful City) > choreography - The dancers turn the lights on
And we are under the streetlight
And we pose one by one
This feels like a representation of a city that will never go off
This kind of city aglow, and I liked that
Q. Memorable part of filming the < SEOUL (Such a Beautiful City )> M/V - As I was filming the music video for < SEOUL >
there was a scene where I was e sitting on the top of a truck
And seemingly sending a radio signal to the members
Even in that scene, I had so much being high up
Also, the entire set was so pretty this time
On the rooftop of the parking lot, like in an amusement park
I rode a bike-like thing with the members
Q. Memorable part of filming the < SEOUL (Such a Beautiful City) > M/V - With the heliport as well
And the scene of confetti flying on the rooftop of the parking lot
Where we danced by ourselves
I think they helped us get into the part really well
2023. 07 GLG pracitce room
2023. 08 GLG practice room
Q. Words of determination preparing for [Seoul Dreaming] activities - I hope this album will be an opportunity for my song to reach many people
I would be so happy to sing this song in another city
Q. Words of determination before [Seoul Dreaming] promotion - The message we want to send
To the global fans as well is although there might be a language difference,
"It's okay, you're doing well"
We would like to be a group that develop into artists
That can deliver this kind of hopeful message
Q. Words of determination before [Seoul Dreaming] activities - Let's create a performance that people can trust to appreciate this time
Q. Words of determination before [Seoul Dreaming] activities - Through this [Seoul Dreaming] album,
We want to achieve first place on music shows,
Meet more M1-KEYs from around the world,
And the goals we wanted to fulfill
By achieving these big goals one by one,
We want to dream of a better future
[09. 25. 2023, Day of winning 1st place on THE SHOW] M1-KEY! We got our first 1st place on THE SHOW!
It felt so surreal for us, even right before going on stage
We only saw today that we were nominated for 1st place
When we came out, there were M1-KEYs everywhere
I almost cried
We achieved it again! We achieved another goal!
If you say it out loud it does come true
It was our goal to get 1st place on music shows
- Yes - We achieved another one!
[09. 22. 2023 Mini fan meeting] Guys, it is our first outdoor fan meeting
How is it? It's a bit more exciting for us
Yes, isn't it nice with the slight breeze and everything?
You guys came to our music shows often and cheered us on
Every time we perform < Time to Shine > we make eye contact with YEL
When I hear the cheer at that moment, it's so energizing
Thank you guys!!
Q. After finishing activities for [Seoul Dreaming] - The 4-week activities felt too short
And left us wanting more
Q. After finishing activities for [Seoul Dreaming] - It was a packed and fulfilling performance period
Q. After finishing activities for [Seoul Dreaming] - Each activity left a memorable mark
Q. Thoughts on winning first place in a music show - Being a first-place nominee was so surprising
And the feeling hasn't fully sunk in yet
Q. Thoughts on winning first place in a music show - M1-KEYs came to the fan signing event and kept congratulating us
Only then it kind of started to feel real
Q. Thoughts on winning first place in a music show - I was extremely happy, almost felt like flying
Q. Thoughts on winning first place in a music show - We fortunately achieved within this year, what we've always talked about
And I realized that words do have power
I gained confidence that I will be able to keep talking about these goals
And to achieve them
Q. Thought on [Seoul Dreaming] promotion - Many new M1-KEYs joined us
I was happy to meet these new M1-KEYs
Q. Thought on [Seoul Dreaming] promotion - The rhythm of M1-KEY's cheer for the beginning of < SEOUL > is a bit hard
But as M1-KEYs continued,
It was touching to see them confidently shouting our names
Q. Thought on [Seoul Dreaming] promotion - Experiencing various concepts and stages at once
And elevating my skills, these periods
Seem to have helped me a lot during the preparating period
Q. What you want to show in the next performance period - It was our first time with a double title and our first time getting 1st place
In the next album, we will prepare diligently
To show you everything
Q. What you want to show in the next performance period - We'll work hard to impress you more, so please look forward to it
Q. What you want to show in the next performance period - In the next album, we'll bring you better songs with our unique H1-KEY style
And better performance in our unique H1-KEY style
We hope M1-KEYs will trust us and wait for us, with a lot of expectation and interest
Q. What you want to show in the next performance period - We will prepare something that will surely please M1-KEYs
Please wait a little bit
Okay?
We'll prepare hard and come back again
That's the end. One, two three!