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K-pop act Le Sserafim poses during a press event to mark the group's new album release at Yes24 Live Hall in Gwangjin District, eastern Seoul, Thursday. Yonhap K-pop quintet releases 4th mini-album 'CRAZY' By Pyo Kyung-min K-pop girl group Le Sserafim broke its silence, Thursday, on the controversy surrounding its shaky live performance at Coachella last April and the backlash over remarks made by member Hong Eun-chae. The five-piece group addressed these issues during a media showcase held to celebrate the release of its fourth mini-album, "CRAZY," at Yes24 Live Hall in Gwangjin District, eastern Seoul.
"We performed on many stages in a short period of time after our debut, but it was our first time at such a large outdoor festival, " said the band's leader Kim Chae-won. "We were so excited that we couldn't pace ourselves, which led to some shortcomings. This experience reminded us that we still have a lot to learn and I think showing improvement will be a lifelong task.
" Le Sserafim leader Kim Chae-won poses during a press event for its "CRAZY" album release at Yes24 Live Hall in Gwangjin District, eastern Seoul, Thursday. Yonhap Le Sserafim faced criticism after a video of its performance at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival highlighted the group's poor vocal skills. While this already sparked significant backlash, it also renewed scrutiny over a previous comment made by Hong Eun-chae during the group's live broadcast in March 2023.
During the broadcast, Hong remarked, "You're all still in school, right? Must be tough," while discussing school life and class schedules. This remark was seen by some viewers as potentially sarcastic, sparking criticism that it could come off as insensitive to hardworking students. Hong addressed the controversy during Thursday's event, offering an apology.
"It was a moment to communicate with fans, and I think I got too comfortable without realizing it," Hong said. "I should have been more careful, especially given our close relationship, but I didn't fully consider the impact of my words. I apologize for disappointing you with my immature remarks.
I will make an effort to be more thoughtful and responsible in the future." Le Sserafim's youngest member Hong Eun-chae speaks during a press event to celebrate the group's "CRAZY" album release at Yes24 Live Hall in Gwangjin District, eastern Seoul, Thursday. Yonhap It took Le Sserafim six months to rebound from the controversies following its previous release, "EASY.
" The quintet's new album, "CRAZY," released Friday, carries the message, "Let's all go crazy together with Le Sserafim." Since its debut single "FEARLESS," Le Sserafim has continuously explored new musical genres, spanning trap, Afrobeat and Latin. With the new album's eponymous title track, the group is now taking on another genre challenge, blending EDM-based house music with urban-style rap.
Huh Yun-jin expressed her excitement over the new lead single, stating, "I think it's a song that shows our bright energy. The beat is lively, so it will really boost the atmosphere at festivals." In terms of choreography, the group opted for voguing, a dance style known for its sharp, linear movements.
"It was my first time trying voguing and I realized how important expressiveness is," Huh said. "The movements are simple, but capturing the unique feel was really challenging." K-pop girl group Le Sserafim performs its latest lead single, "CRAZY" during a press event to celebrate the group's new album release at Yes24 Live Hall in Gwangjin District, eastern Seoul, Thursday.
Yonhap With her background in ballet, Kazuha explained the physical demands of the choreography, noting, "It requires tremendous core muscle strength." Sakura chimed in, adding "There’s a move where you dance lifting one leg. At first, it was difficult to even maintain my balance, and even now, I need to concentrate a lot to finish the move properly.
" The "CRAZY" album includes four more tracks, including a hip-hop track, "Pierrot," which samples singer Kim Wan-sun's early 1990s hit "Pierrot Smiling at Us," "Chasing Lightning," "1-800-hot-n-fun" and "Crazier," a song produced by Huh. Kim concluded the showcase on a hopeful note. "As the song's message suggests, we plan to deliver a stage this summer that everyone can enjoy together.
During this promotion, I hope people see that we genuinely enjoy our work. Since we're always exploring new genres, I also want us to be recognized as a group capable of mastering a variety of styles," she said. From left, Le Sserafim members Sakura, Huh Yun-jin and Kazuha perform the group's latest lead single, "CRAZY" during a press event to celebrate the group's new album release at Yes24 Live Hall in Gwangjin District, eastern Seoul, Thursday.
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