Ravn, Seoho, Leedo, Keonhee, Hwanwoong, and Xion debuted as ONEUS in 2019. Over the years, the Ok-pop group has launched a number of EPs and a studio album. On Might 17, ONEUS launched their seventh EP, Trickster. The EP options seven tracks together with the album’s lead single, “Bring It On.”
Following the launch of Trickster, Showbiz Cheat Sheet interviewed Ravn, Seoho, Leedo, Keonhee, Hwanwoong, and Xion about making the album and what they wish to accomplish subsequent as ONEUS.
This interview has been edited and condensed.
ONEUS launched an EP referred to as ‘Trickster’
Showbiz Cheat Sheet: You lately accomplished your Blood Moon U.S. tour. What was the tour like for you?
Keonhee: First of all, I used to be very glad and excited to fulfill the followers who waited for us for extra then two years. It was superb to share the pleasure in particular person.
Showbiz Cheat Sheet: Do any of you may have a favourite reminiscence from the Blood Moon tour?
Xion: “LIT” and “LUNA” are the Korean-style title songs, and once we carried out these songs, followers supported us with Korean hanbok and conventional followers which was so memorable.
Showbiz Cheat Sheet: What are you able to share about your new EP Trickster?
Leedo: On this album, Trickster refers to those that reverse the ending with only one hand, and it can be seen as an extension of the storytelling for the first full album Satan launched in January 2021. Together with the message “Do whatever you really want” from the album Satan, we needed to share the that means that we’re all protagonists who deserve a contented ending.
Showbiz Cheat Sheet: Since Trickster is about going through the unknown, do you ever get nervous about the future?
Hwanwoong: Everybody could have a sure diploma of nervousness for the future. However on account of the nature of our job, I had rather a lot of worries corresponding to, “Can I debut?” “What should I do to be loved by many people?” However I’m making an attempt to remain constructive and focus on spending a memorable time with my followers.
Showbiz Cheat Sheet: Equally, do you ever want you possibly can return and try to change the previous? Or do the six of you all the time keep targeted on the current and future?
Seoho: I wish to go to the previous and get a greater outcome, however quite than regretting the previous, I are likely to focus extra on the current and the future.
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‘Bring It On’ is the EP’s lead single
Showbiz Cheat Sheet: Do you may have any particular objectives you wish to accomplish with Trickster?
Ravn: With the Trickster album, we wish to imprint ONEUS power and engaging efficiency just a little extra, and as the pandemic state of affairs is slowly recovering, followers can take pleasure in the stage collectively in particular person. I hope extra individuals can see our stage and turn out to be our followers!
Showbiz Cheat Sheet: Do any of you may have a favourite track on Trickster? If that’s the case, are you able to share why it’s your favourite?
Hwanwoong: My favourite is “Skydivin.” It’s a really refreshing track that goes effectively with summer time, and the lyrics are good and in addition, I really feel like it might probably relieve the stress simply by listening.
Showbiz Cheat Sheet: Why do you’re feeling “Bring It On” was the best option for the album’s lead single?
Keonhee: Fortunately, the followers gave us a title of “Stage genius,” so we all the time attempt to focus on our efficiency and maximize our power. The sturdy sound and lyrics of “Bring It On” are sufficient to point out our confidence and spirit, and I believe this permits us to point out extra progress in our efficiency which made us resolve to decide on this track as our title.
Showbiz Cheat Sheet: Hwanwoong, you helped choreograph “Bring It On.” Are you able to share what it was like being concerned on this course of?
Hwanwoong: After listening to the track and making the refrain with the feeling I wish to categorical, I watched the video and reconstructed it to suit the stream, and now the choreography is accomplished.
Showbiz Cheat Sheet: The “Bring It On” music video has rather a lot of intense parts. What was it like filming the “Bring It On” music video, and do you may have any fascinating or humorous tales from filming?
Keonhee: When filming the music video, from the props to the set, it was very intense identical to the title of this title track, so I had rather a lot of enjoyable filming it. And it was superb to have an image of a card design that characterizes us in the set.
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ONEUS on their songwriting course of
Showbiz Cheat Sheet: A number of of you have been concerned in the songwriting and music-making course of on Trickster. Are you able to clarify what it was like working on the album on this means?
Ravn: This album additionally included a track that I composed referred to as, “Firebomb,” which was extra significant because it was the first track that I obtained impressed in my goals. I hope that many individuals will take pleasure in this track when they’re ready for one thing with their eyes closed.
Leedo: The track I wrote this time, “Skydivin,” was considerably straightforward to put in writing as a result of the theme and lyrics have been very clear to me. The melody got here out easily, and I put the lyrics on high of it.
Showbiz Cheat Sheet: When songwriting, do you may have the identical inventive course of every time, or is it totally different relying on the track?
Ravn: Every track goes via a distinct course of, and the state of affairs is totally different for every track. Typically it begins with the lyrics, typically it begins with the title, and typically it begins with the melody, so it’s not the identical inventive course of.
Seoho: It appears to range every so often relying on the state of affairs. When a subject is determined or there’s a phrase that stands out, the lyrics typically easily come out.
Leedo: It actually relies upon on the matter I wish to write on. Typically I write the lyrics or phrases for the matter after which write the melody, and typically I write the melody after which the lyrics.
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What ONEUS wish to accomplish subsequent
Showbiz Cheat Sheet: It’s been a couple of years since your debut as ONEUS. What are you most proud of ONEUS for conducting since your debut?
Xion: It was once we first gained first place with “LUNA.” I used to be so proud as a result of it looks as if I gave a gift to my followers.
Showbiz Cheat Sheet: Are there any ideas or musical genres that you simply wish to strive in the future?
Keonhee: I believe we’ve been via rather a lot of challenges to this point. As all the time, we wish to present our followers how we are able to digest many various ideas and genres. I additionally suppose we are able to do a fantastic job for an attractive idea.
Showbiz Cheat Sheet: What are your objectives for the relaxation of the 12 months, each individually and as ONEUS?
Ravn: As all the time, I’ll like to finish the 12 months with happiness. I additionally wish to carry out at the year-end award ceremonies and in addition do a world tour!
Seoho: My aim this 12 months is to turn out to be a greater artist and buddy!
Leedo: My aim as ONEUS is to maneuver ahead and develop as a greater artist and my private aim is to get in form much more.