VAV Share Their Post-Hiatus Feelings and the Meaning of the Subcönscióus Mini-Album
It took them nearly three years, but after a long hiatus, K-pop stars VAV finally returned last month with their seventh mini-album, Subcönscióus, and the guys have never been better.
VAV stands for "Very Awesome Voice," and that's no exaggeration across the mini-album's five tracks. The six members didn't just sing their hearts out but were also involved in the production of all five songs, showcasing their varied strengths as artists, from creation to performance. The mini-album represents the subconscious mind and the capacity you have to reach your fullest potential, with the Latin-inspired lead track, "Designer," reminding us we are all the designers of our own narratives, and we can work to craft our ideal lives. To celebrate this momentous comeback, we got the chance to speak with the boys of VAV, and they shared their excitement with us in the interview below.
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Sweety High: What does the mini-album name Subcönscióus mean to you? Why did that feel like the perfect name for this collection of songs?
VAV: We think everyone has their own potential and beauty. We wanted to send out a message to people, to find their own beauty in life and stay optimistic. As we are making a comeback after a long hiatus, we also wanted to show off our own potential in this album. Something different from our previous album is that we tried to portray more of our masculinity for this comeback.
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SH: Can you tell us about the track "Designer"? Why did it feel like the best representation of the mini-album as a whole?
VAV: This song really highlights our charms. The exciting rhythm, as well as our sexiness, is portrayed well, and we think the title track brings together our passion and Latin-style rhythm. There were over 50 songs to choose from for our title track, and "Designer" was the one that suited us the best out of them all.
SH: What do you feel are the overarching themes of the mini-album? What kind of journey do you hope to take listeners on with it?
VAV: Many of our fans have waited for us for a very long time, so this album really talks about what we wanted to say to our fans. We want them to know how we feel for them, and we want to boost the self-esteem of everyone that's listening to it.
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SH: The group had quite a long hiatus of two years and nine months. How do you think you've grown in that time? How does it feel to be back and making music together?
VAV: First of all, we finished our military service, studied music and gained various practical experiences, which allowed us to view the world in many different perspectives. These experiences really help when writing music.
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Ace: The fourth track of the album, "Reason," is written for our fans, so I was very eager to know how VAMPZs felt while listening to it. I was delighted to learn that they all loved the song and resonated with the lyrics.
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SH: How does Subcönscióus show a new side of the group?
VAV: All of the members have participated in the production of the album, so you will feel that the songs are very much tailored to VAV. We are certain that we will be able to present a more mature side of ourselves to the audience.
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SH: Is there anything else you'd like to add?
VAV: First of all, we would like to thank our fans that have waited for us for a long time. We will be more active during this comeback, and we will show the best versions of us, so stay tuned. Keep listening to "Designer," and enjoy!
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