0 00:00:00.175 --> 00:00:05.025 2023. 08. Recording booth 1 00:00:46.726 --> 00:00:49.226 Q. It’s a new song, right after < Rose Blossom >, did you feel any pressure? - Well, I never thought 2 00:00:49.226 --> 00:00:53.526 < Rose Blossom > would receive that much love 3 00:00:53.526 --> 00:00:57.176 so we thought a lot about what we should 4 00:00:57.176 --> 00:00:59.126 show the audience this time 5 00:00:59.126 --> 00:01:00.626 Q. It’s a new song, right after < Rose Blossom >, did you feel any pressure? - There are expectations (from the audience) 6 00:01:00.626 --> 00:01:03.576 So I’m a bit more worried 7 00:01:03.576 --> 00:01:06.076 And we showed this is what we can do 8 00:01:06.076 --> 00:01:09.426 So we gained some confidence 9 00:01:09.426 --> 00:01:12.376 and are sure we can show more 10 00:01:12.376 --> 00:01:16.226 so we're also looking forward to it while preparing for it 11 00:01:16.226 --> 00:01:18.926 Q. It’s a new song, right after < Rose Blossom >, did you feel any pressure? - Rather than feeling pressure 12 00:01:18.926 --> 00:01:23.876 I felt confident that I could continue to show you my best 13 00:01:23.876 --> 00:01:27.076 So wanting to show it is more how I feel 14 00:01:27.076 --> 00:01:30.576 2023. 06 Dreaming ver. album cover photoshoot location 15 00:01:43.776 --> 00:01:48.826 2023. 07 Concept film shooting location 16 00:02:07.376 --> 00:02:12.527 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 17 00:02:12.527 --> 00:02:14.677 We had to shoot two music videos 18 00:02:14.677 --> 00:02:19.127 We had to go on TV shows, so it was very hectic 19 00:02:19.127 --> 00:02:24.127 2023. 07 GLG Practice room 20 00:03:01.527 --> 00:03:04.277 Q. What is < Time to Shine > about? - When I first listened to < Time To Shine > 21 00:03:04.277 --> 00:03:06.127 The passion burning in me 22 00:03:06.127 --> 00:03:10.077 Let’s keep our passion alive and keep going forward 23 00:03:10.077 --> 00:03:11.427 Let’s do our best 24 00:03:11.427 --> 00:03:14.177 I think the song has these meanings 25 00:03:14.177 --> 00:03:17.977 Q. What is < Time to Shine > about? - I am running steadfastly toward my dreams 26 00:03:17.977 --> 00:03:20.977 Never lose confidence, you’re doing great 27 00:03:20.977 --> 00:03:24.227 I tried to contain my passion 28 00:03:24.227 --> 00:03:29.277 And show the process of accomplishing things one by one through the song 29 00:03:29.277 --> 00:03:31.527 Q. What is < Time to Shine > about? - I thought over and over about the lyrics 30 00:03:31.527 --> 00:03:34.227 And finally when I listened to it again 31 00:03:34.227 --> 00:03:38.378 I could understand the true meaning of < Time to Shine > 32 00:03:38.378 --> 00:03:42.128 Q. What is < Time to Shine > about? - Compared to when I listened to < Time to Shine > for the first time 33 00:03:42.128 --> 00:03:46.978 When I listened it over and over again, it was really touching 34 00:03:46.978 --> 00:03:50.678 2023. 07. < Time to Shine > Music video outfit fitting 35 00:04:29.078 --> 00:04:35.028 Q. The most memorable part of shooting the < Time to Shine > music video - I had bangs for the first time in a music video 36 00:04:35.028 --> 00:04:37.278 And this is the first time I had pink hair 37 00:04:37.278 --> 00:04:40.878 And heavy bangs 38 00:04:40.878 --> 00:04:45.228 I tried some new styles so I think my fans and the audience 39 00:04:45.228 --> 00:04:49.928 Might find it visually entertaining to look at 40 00:04:49.928 --> 00:04:52.328 Q. Character played in the < Time to Shine > music video - I’m also the leader in < Time to Shine > 41 00:04:52.328 --> 00:04:56.978 So I call YEL and gather RIINA and HWISEO 42 00:04:56.978 --> 00:04:58.978 And make H1-KEY, like the Avengers 43 00:04:58.978 --> 00:05:03.878 I think it’s a cute music video about the process 44 00:05:03.878 --> 00:05:08.079 Q. Character played in the < Time to Shine > music video - I play a role that listens to my member’s dreams 45 00:05:08.079 --> 00:05:12.929 And put them in a Dream Box, and deliver it 46 00:05:12.929 --> 00:05:15.629 Q. Character played in the < Time to Shine > music video - I have a dream of becoming a singer 47 00:05:15.629 --> 00:05:17.429 And while living as a street dancer 48 00:05:17.429 --> 00:05:21.579 One day discover SEOI’s social media 49 00:05:21.579 --> 00:05:24.479 And it ignites a firework inside my heart 50 00:05:24.479 --> 00:05:27.129 The feeling of joining at the last minute 51 00:05:27.129 --> 00:05:30.979 And the piece being completed by me coming in, 52 00:05:30.979 --> 00:05:33.829 It was a valuable experience for me 53 00:05:33.829 --> 00:05:37.429 Q. Explanation for the song - While < Time to Shine > feels like a dying flame 54 00:05:37.429 --> 00:05:41.579 That is giving you solace to keep going on 55 00:05:41.579 --> 00:05:46.429 < SEOUL > felt more active and assertive 56 00:05:46.429 --> 00:05:51.229 So even in this perilous and glamorous city, 57 00:05:51.229 --> 00:05:53.779 I live on resiliently in my own way 58 00:05:53.779 --> 00:05:59.629 Q. Explanation for the song - I thought it was about hope which is different from < Rose Blossom > 59 00:05:59.629 --> 00:06:01.779 It is represented as < SEOUL >, but 60 00:06:01.779 --> 00:06:05.829 Dreamers everywhere and anywhere 61 00:06:05.829 --> 00:06:08.929 Them shining and achieving their dreams, 62 00:06:08.929 --> 00:06:13.379 I felt that it is a song filled with encouraging spirit for these people 63 00:06:13.379 --> 00:06:16.879 At the bridge, the chorus goes quiet 64 00:06:16.879 --> 00:06:22.179 There is a part where the song explodes and the chorus and an improvisation play out simultaneously 65 00:06:22.179 --> 00:06:25.379 That is when it feels like a fanfare going off 66 00:06:25.379 --> 00:06:28.179 Just like after overcoming a struggle 67 00:06:28.179 --> 00:06:30.729 So it reminds me of dancing with the members 68 00:06:30.729 --> 00:06:34.030 On stage in a flower shower 69 00:06:34.030 --> 00:06:38.080 Every time I perform this part, it felt moving for me 70 00:06:38.080 --> 00:06:43.030 2023. 07 SEOUL concept film shooting location 71 00:06:56.980 --> 00:07:02.180 2023. 07 SEOUL ver. album cover shooting location 72 00:07:12.630 --> 00:07:16.480 Q. Favorite part from < SEOUL (Such a Beautiful City) > choreography - The first time I received the choreography 73 00:07:16.480 --> 00:07:19.030 The intro made an impact in my memory 74 00:07:19.030 --> 00:07:21.030 We all keep our head down 75 00:07:21.030 --> 00:07:24.480 Then RIINA raises her head, and after that we all raise our heads 76 00:07:24.480 --> 00:07:27.080 While in < Rose Blossom > is was like waking up from sleep 77 00:07:27.080 --> 00:07:30.530 It felt like "I'm going to get up and survive" 78 00:07:30.530 --> 00:07:35.780 But in < SEOUL >, it felt more like 79 00:07:35.780 --> 00:07:38.980 I won't give up my will even in this Seoul 80 00:07:38.980 --> 00:07:43.230 And that part felt amazing to me 81 00:07:43.230 --> 00:07:45.130 Q. Favorite part from < SEOUL (Such a Beautiful City) > choreography - The dancers turn the lights on 82 00:07:45.130 --> 00:07:47.380 And we are under the streetlight 83 00:07:47.380 --> 00:07:51.630 And we pose one by one 84 00:07:51.630 --> 00:07:54.580 This feels like a representation of a city that will never go off 85 00:07:54.580 --> 00:08:00.781 This kind of city aglow, and I liked that 86 00:08:00.781 --> 00:08:02.931 Q. Memorable part of filming the < SEOUL (Such a Beautiful City )> M/V - As I was filming the music video for < SEOUL > 87 00:08:02.931 --> 00:08:06.031 there was a scene where I was e sitting on the top of a truck 88 00:08:06.031 --> 00:08:12.031 And seemingly sending a radio signal to the members 89 00:08:12.031 --> 00:08:14.981 Even in that scene, I had so much being high up 90 00:08:14.981 --> 00:08:17.831 Also, the entire set was so pretty this time 91 00:08:17.831 --> 00:08:21.081 On the rooftop of the parking lot, like in an amusement park 92 00:08:21.081 --> 00:08:24.581 I rode a bike-like thing with the members 93 00:08:24.581 --> 00:08:27.331 Q. Memorable part of filming the < SEOUL (Such a Beautiful City) > M/V - With the heliport as well 94 00:08:27.331 --> 00:08:30.631 And the scene of confetti flying on the rooftop of the parking lot 95 00:08:30.631 --> 00:08:33.381 Where we danced by ourselves 96 00:08:33.381 --> 00:08:37.281 I think they helped us get into the part really well 97 00:08:37.281 --> 00:08:42.281 2023. 07 GLG pracitce room 98 00:09:31.582 --> 00:09:36.482 2023. 08 GLG practice room 99 00:11:34.033 --> 00:11:39.783 Q. Words of determination preparing for [Seoul Dreaming] activities - I hope this album will be an opportunity for my song to reach many people 100 00:11:39.783 --> 00:11:45.683 I would be so happy to sing this song in another city 101 00:11:45.683 --> 00:11:47.983 Q. Words of determination before [Seoul Dreaming] promotion - The message we want to send 102 00:11:47.983 --> 00:11:53.133 To the global fans as well is although there might be a language difference, 103 00:11:53.133 --> 00:11:54.833 "It's okay, you're doing well" 104 00:11:54.833 --> 00:11:57.083 We would like to be a group that develop into artists 105 00:11:57.083 --> 00:12:01.033 That can deliver this kind of hopeful message 106 00:12:01.033 --> 00:12:05.033 Q. Words of determination before [Seoul Dreaming] activities - Let's create a performance that people can trust to appreciate this time 107 00:12:05.033 --> 00:12:07.783 Q. Words of determination before [Seoul Dreaming] activities - Through this [Seoul Dreaming] album, 108 00:12:07.783 --> 00:12:09.933 We want to achieve first place on music shows, 109 00:12:09.933 --> 00:12:13.833 Meet more M1-KEYs from around the world, 110 00:12:13.833 --> 00:12:16.183 And the goals we wanted to fulfill 111 00:12:16.183 --> 00:12:20.084 By achieving these big goals one by one, 112 00:12:20.084 --> 00:12:22.784 We want to dream of a better future 113 00:12:47.984 --> 00:12:51.184 [09. 25. 2023, Day of winning 1st place on THE SHOW] M1-KEY! We got our first 1st place on THE SHOW! 114 00:12:51.434 --> 00:12:54.734 It felt so surreal for us, even right before going on stage 115 00:12:54.734 --> 00:12:56.734 We only saw today that we were nominated for 1st place 116 00:12:56.734 --> 00:12:59.634 When we came out, there were M1-KEYs everywhere 117 00:12:59.634 --> 00:13:02.934 I almost cried 118 00:13:04.034 --> 00:13:06.634 We achieved it again! We achieved another goal! 119 00:13:06.634 --> 00:13:07.884 If you say it out loud it does come true 120 00:13:07.884 --> 00:13:09.984 It was our goal to get 1st place on music shows 121 00:13:09.984 --> 00:13:11.634 - Yes - We achieved another one! 122 00:13:36.634 --> 00:13:39.934 [09. 22. 2023 Mini fan meeting] Guys, it is our first outdoor fan meeting 123 00:13:39.934 --> 00:13:42.234 How is it? It's a bit more exciting for us 124 00:13:42.234 --> 00:13:45.434 Yes, isn't it nice with the slight breeze and everything? 125 00:13:45.434 --> 00:13:50.985 You guys came to our music shows often and cheered us on 126 00:13:50.985 --> 00:13:57.585 Every time we perform < Time to Shine > we make eye contact with YEL 127 00:13:57.585 --> 00:14:03.635 When I hear the cheer at that moment, it's so energizing 128 00:14:10.685 --> 00:14:14.735 Thank you guys!! 129 00:14:26.985 --> 00:14:32.585 Q. After finishing activities for [Seoul Dreaming] - The 4-week activities felt too short 130 00:14:32.585 --> 00:14:35.185 And left us wanting more 131 00:14:35.185 --> 00:14:37.685 Q. After finishing activities for [Seoul Dreaming] - It was a packed and fulfilling performance period 132 00:14:37.685 --> 00:14:40.885 Q. After finishing activities for [Seoul Dreaming] - Each activity left a memorable mark 133 00:14:40.885 --> 00:14:45.085 Q. Thoughts on winning first place in a music show - Being a first-place nominee was so surprising 134 00:14:45.085 --> 00:14:47.635 And the feeling hasn't fully sunk in yet 135 00:14:47.635 --> 00:14:51.185 Q. Thoughts on winning first place in a music show - M1-KEYs came to the fan signing event and kept congratulating us 136 00:14:51.185 --> 00:14:54.985 Only then it kind of started to feel real 137 00:14:54.985 --> 00:14:57.885 Q. Thoughts on winning first place in a music show - I was extremely happy, almost felt like flying 138 00:14:57.885 --> 00:15:03.785 Q. Thoughts on winning first place in a music show - We fortunately achieved within this year, what we've always talked about 139 00:15:03.785 --> 00:15:06.135 And I realized that words do have power 140 00:15:06.135 --> 00:15:08.985 I gained confidence that I will be able to keep talking about these goals 141 00:15:08.985 --> 00:15:13.185 And to achieve them 142 00:15:13.185 --> 00:15:16.486 Q. Thought on [Seoul Dreaming] promotion - Many new M1-KEYs joined us 143 00:15:16.486 --> 00:15:21.086 I was happy to meet these new M1-KEYs 144 00:15:21.086 --> 00:15:26.136 Q. Thought on [Seoul Dreaming] promotion - The rhythm of M1-KEY's cheer for the beginning of < SEOUL > is a bit hard 145 00:15:26.136 --> 00:15:28.936 But as M1-KEYs continued, 146 00:15:28.936 --> 00:15:32.536 It was touching to see them confidently shouting our names 147 00:15:32.536 --> 00:15:36.286 Q. Thought on [Seoul Dreaming] promotion - Experiencing various concepts and stages at once 148 00:15:36.286 --> 00:15:39.836 And elevating my skills, these periods 149 00:15:39.836 --> 00:15:42.436 Seem to have helped me a lot during the preparating period 150 00:15:42.436 --> 00:15:46.986 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 151 00:15:46.986 --> 00:15:50.986 In the next album, we will prepare diligently 152 00:15:50.986 --> 00:15:52.986 To show you everything 153 00:15:52.986 --> 00:15:56.536 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 154 00:15:56.536 --> 00:16:00.636 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 155 00:16:00.636 --> 00:16:04.636 And better performance in our unique H1-KEY style 156 00:16:04.636 --> 00:16:09.836 We hope M1-KEYs will trust us and wait for us, with a lot of expectation and interest 157 00:16:09.836 --> 00:16:14.286 Q. What you want to show in the next performance period - We will prepare something that will surely please M1-KEYs 158 00:16:14.286 --> 00:16:16.586 Please wait a little bit 159 00:16:16.586 --> 00:16:17.186 Okay? 160 00:16:17.186 --> 00:16:19.436 We'll prepare hard and come back again 161 00:16:23.786 --> 00:16:25.286 That's the end. One, two three!