Here’s What You Might Haved Missed at LE SSERAFIM’s CRAZY Showcase
On Aug. 29, K-pop girl group LE SSERAFIM gathered media and press to showcase their electrifying new mini-album, CRAZY, out today, Aug. 30.
Six months after releasing their third mini-album, EASY, the energetic quintet returns with a lively party anthem, departing from their previous release's mellow vibe. The group achieved their first Billboard 100 placement with their third mini-album, and now, they're ready to claim their spot on the charts again. We had the opportunity to attend the media showcase to catch a sneak peek of the mini-album before its release. Couldn't attend? Here's a recap of what you might have missed.
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'Crazy' Music Video Premiere and First Performance
For their big showcase, LE SSERAFIM took the opportunity to premier the music video and live performance of the title track, "CRAZY." The video showcases the group's unique style and follows them as they vogue through various backdrops, from an aquarium to a bathhouse with an international voguing dance crew, Iconic House of Juicy Couture. The quirky visuals include inflated heads, cat filters and lamp shades used as headpieces, truly living up to the title of being "crazy."
The live performance gives the chic choreography a chance to shine, as voguing serves as an essential component. As a house and EDM track, "CRAZY" delivers an infectious sound with a repetitive chorus and pulsating beats. The group's dedication to their craft was evident, with them sharing how nervous they were preparing for a specific part of the performance where they each stood on one leg. The youngest member, Eunchae, reminisced about their training as she revealed they would sing the entire song while standing on one leg to build the core muscles needed for the performance, showcasing the intricacy of this release's performance and how much effort the group put into it.
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Q&A
After demonstrating their hard work with the premiere performance of "CRAZY," the girls sat down to answer questions about the release and their feelings about it. When asked about the title track, Sakura expressed how the song mirrors the feeling of meeting something exhilarating. Yunjin added that the song's bright energy captures the group's power. Leader Chaewon shared a story about when she felt confident in the comeback's success. She said the sky was clear on the shoot day, but lightning suddenly struck. With lightning being the album's concept, Chaewon took that moment as a sign of good luck. Kazuha took the liberty of briefing us about the album's concept, stating that when people listen, they'll be able to capture the passion of LE SSERAFIM and their ability to portray diverse sounds and ideas.
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