Rookie K-Pop Group LUN8 Introduce Themselves and Discuss Debut, CONTINUE?
LUN8 is one of the newest groups on the K-pop scene, making their debut less than two weeks ago, but the impact they've already made is undeniable.
The eight-member group's first-ever mini-album, CONTINUE? is the perfect encapsulation of their positive vision and drive to keep going in the face of any adversity, consisting of five upbeat and instantly catchy tracks. The music videos for the lead singles "Wild Heart" and "Voyager" already have 10 million and 5 million YouTube hits (and counting), respectively, and this is just the start for this dynamic octet. It's only a matter of time before these guys are global superstars, and we got the chance to chat with them before they blow up. For some first introductions and to learn more about the music, read the full interview below.
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Sweety High: What does the name LUN8 mean to the group? What is your concept, and what does it mean to you?
JinSu: LUN8 stands for "eight boys embracing the moonlight shining bright in the dark night sky."
The name represents the team's wish to become a companion like the moon that orbits around the earth. We will show ourselves through various contents. So stay tuned!
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SH: Can you each introduce yourselves and your roles within LUN8?
JinSu: I am the main vocalist and the leader of LUN8. I would like to describe myself just with the words "main vocalist."
Chael: I am Chael, the oldest in the team. I would like to set my keyword as a "rapper" since I am the rapper of the team who always tries to create a hip-hop atmosphere.
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Takuma: I am a dancer in LUN8. A lot of people tell me I look cold, and I'm going to show my charisma on stage. So I picked "charisma" and "the cold handsome" as keywords.
JunWoo: I am JunWoo, the main dancer and a mood-maker of LUN8. I chose the phrase "don't give up" as my keywords in the sense that I won't give up on anything and do my best with passion until the end.
DoHyun: I am a rapper in LUN8. Since I am not that talkative, I chose "cold city guy" as my keywords.
Ian: I am Ian, a dancer with strong visuals in LUN8. I look cold on the outside but I'm actually easily frightened and delicate so, "unexpectable" is my keyword.
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JiEunHo: I am a rapper in LUN8. I chose "unexpectable" and "handsome sideline" as my keywords. People might think I am a cold person, but I'm actually warm-hearted.
EunSeop: I am EunSeop, the youngest in the team and a vocalist. I chose "giant baby" as my keywords, because even though I am the youngest in the team, I have a good physique.
SH: Can you tell us about your debut mini album CONTINUE? How do these first songs demonstrate the strengths and message of the group?
DoHyun: CONTINUE? is LUN8's debut album. Like pressing the "continue" button when we restart the game, LUN8 will also continue to do everything without giving up.
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Ian: The first title track, "Voyager," is a song with a refreshing electric guitar sound. It expresses our journey and bold aspirations through lyrics! This song is an impressive one with a beat that is both exciting and energetic. If you listen to it, you'll feel refreshed.
JunWoo: The second title track is "Wild Heart." It's a pop rock song with a cheerful whistle sound that captures your ears. The lyrics contain strong confidence and passion that will definitely show LUN8 to the world.
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SH: How does it feel to be putting your debut mini-album out into the world? How do you hope your new fans will react to it?
Takuma: I still can't believe it. Since this is our first album, we really put a lot of effort into it. We hope our fans like it.
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SH: Is there anything else fans should know about LUN8?
JinSu: All of our members are pure-hearted.
Chael: Each member has a strong personality. I hope you notice this.
Takuma: All the members are still shy, so we act quieter than usual.
JunWoo: LUN8 is a group with tremendous charm. We love spending time with the fans.
DoHyun: LUN8's average height is 181cm, and the members like watermelon juice.
Ian: All the eight members are so kind!
JiEunHo: Unlike our visuals, all the members, including myself, love childish pranks!
EunSeop: Food is life for LUN8. Did you eat today? If you haven't yet, hurry up and eat!
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SH: Is there anything else you'd like to add?
JinSu: Thank you so much for your interest and love, even before our debut. We'll do our best to get more love and support. Thank you!
Chael: Thank you so much for your interest and love even before our debut. I'll do my best to show you my good and cool sides.
Takuma: Thank you so much for your love. I hope we can meet our fans in the U.S. as soon as possible!
JunWoo: We really worked hard on our album, so send us lots of love and support! Thank you!
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DoHyun: Thank you so much for your love and support for LUN8, even before our debut. I hope we can meet our fans more often!
Ian: Thank you so much for loving us and supporting us! We'll be artists that continue to improve.
JiEunHo: Thank you so much for supporting us, even before our debut. We'll show you our best! Please love LUN8!
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EunSeop: Thank you so much for supporting us, even before our debut. As much as you support us, we'll always work hard to improve as artists. Send LUN8 your love and support!
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