ATEEZ finally face the journalists.
It’s at Ilchi Art Hall that the young group ATEEZ signed it’s comeback with the album “TREASURE EP.FINAL: ALL TO ACTION“, which marks the end of the group’s first series of albums. They made their debut with the mini-album “ALL TO ZERO“, on October 24th, 2018, then released “ZERO TO ONE” on January 15th this year, and more recently the mini-album “ONE TO ALL“ has been released on June 10th.
ATEEZ is a boyband of KQ Entertainment and consists of eight members: HONGJOONG, SEONGHWA, YUNHO, YEOSANG, SAN, MINGI, WOOYOUNG and JONGHO. Presented as an international rookie group, ATEEZ has found it’s place in the Billboard rankings since the release of it’s first mini-album.
Broadcasting their music all over the world: in the United States, Europe and even Australia. After a world tour that began in March, the band appeared on stage for the first time in front of the reporters, for this showcase comeback, to present their first album: “TREASURE EP.FINAL: ALL TO ACTION“.
“TREASURE EP.FINAL: ALL TO ACTION” is an album with design similar to previous albums. A black box crossed by a golden band, the photobook of more than 110 pages in shades of red and black, two photocards, two cards with a secret message, stickers and big postcards of members with the lyrics of the songs.
The presentation began with the broadcast of a trailer video of each member, broadcasted on the official channel of the group. It’s just an appetizer to turn the eyes to the stage.
The group introduced themselves immediately after the teaser videos end. They stood in the center of the stage to carry on with the performance of “Sunrise”.
With this first title, ATEEZ haven’t revealed their game immediately. “Sunrise” is ballad type song but looking at the choreography, we can feel the energy that grieves within each member and that is only to arise.
“TREASURE EP.FINAL: ALL TO ACTION” consists of eleven songs and they all have a proper meaning.
“I particularly like the title Win which is dynamic and rich in power”
YEOSANG
— “End of the Beginning” : « Let’s go, where the beginning is waiting for the end. »
— “Wonderland” : « The title song “Wonderland” is the final version of the genre that the group ATEEZ has shown in the series ‘Treasure‘, a song that resonates like a trip to this treasure. The majestic and powerful sounds of percussion remind us of the members who walk towards the beginning of the song, advancing constantly.»
— Dazzling Light : “It’s a Future R&B song that explores the mystery of the identity of the person who has just arrived at the land of promise; is it me or someone else facing me? The song is presented with a powerful melody and its ambience enhances the dreamy atmosphere of the title.”
— 안개 : « This song is based on the R&B genre that compares the anxious mind surrounded by fog, wondering if the path we have chosen is the right path or not. You will be able, especially, to hear the explosive voices of the choruses and the deep emotions of ATEEZ. »
— Precious (Ouverture) : « The second part of their title Treasure, double key song of their first album, expresses the change of look of ATEEZ after the trip that they realized. The main theme of Treasure is to explore a new way of making us feel strange. »
— Win : « Moombahton style is a song with free and powerful sound, with a strong and strong flow, won at the end of the title. »
“For me, ‘If without you’ reminds me of the nostalgia of my hometown, of childhood”
SAN
— If Without You : « R&B hip-hop song, it expresses the sadness that I will have if I don’t have a precious person at my side. In the middle of the song, the reactions of the members reinforce to the maximum the luminous atmosphere of the title, adding to the pleasure of listening to it.»
— 친구 (Thank U) : « A pop-rock song that thanks the members who helped each other when they were tired and exhausted so far. The melody of the last chorus and the choruses awaken the general atmosphere of the song. »
— Sunrise : « It’s a medium tempo pop song that will tell you that the world will recognize us one day if you continue to believe in us, even if the sun rises in the morning after a long night. The lyrical melody and the unique voices of the members are impressive, the sincere words created by the leader will inspire the sympathy of many people.»
— 걸어가고 있어 : « R&B ballad that shows the appreciation of those who walk with us. She combines the piano with soft voices to convey a calm and warm feeling.»
— Beginning of the End : « We will definitely find the answer.»
” ‘Beginning of the End‘ is a way for us to thank the fans through a song, because it’s harder for us to talk about it directly”
SEONGHWA
ATEEZ may be a group that will just celebrate it’s one year career, all their albums are registered in the music charts. Rather than seeing this album as the end of a series it is best, according to members, to see this as the beginning of new possibilities and stories to explore.
Before going on to discover the main title “Wonderland” live, the members of ATEEZ posed in front of the objectives of the professional cameras.
The MV of “Wonderland” is a very good illustration of everything that ATEEZ has done since it’s debut. Bringing a new visual with powerful sounds the group stands on a different register from what we are used to seeing. With their coordinated outfits, the powerful choreography and the sounds of the drums of the fanfare, ATEEZ imposes them.
As a recurring element we once again find a banner, a symbol of the group, and some dance steps that we are able to recognise from old choreographies of the group, as for the song “Hala Hala“. Particular attention has been paid to the details in the clip and a dance is certainly difficult to reproduce because of it’s technique. The charisma of the members appeared on the screen. Let’s discover them immediately live.
The key point of this comeback and the choreography is the “clap of hands”, recalling the percussions accompanying the members throughout the title “Wonderland” .
The group then returned to the memories of concerts they have performed around the world, including their most memorable scene for them.
« During our world tour, Paris was the most unforgettable date. Many fans were singing with us in Korean, which surprised us a lot, and we were also able to glimpse French culture. It was a very good time for us.»
MINGI
For this comeback, the members redoubled their efforts in training which intensified. Since their comeback with “Wave“, HONGJOONG the leader has revealed to have started working on “Wonderland” even during their tour in Australia.
The focus for them is the performance; the members want the AREA to be recognized for it’s performances on stage. They want us to think they work hard and hard. Although choreography may seem difficult, by training it is now easy for boys to perform. For them, the dance must be fluid like an easy melody of execution.
SAN adds that boys often hear curious adjectives to discover ATEEZ, such as “spicy performance group” .
« We are curious to know why the fans think like that, and especially what do these terms define: our performances, our choreographies or even some parts like the rapped ones? Answer our questions please. »
SAN
A mystery that the group asks you to elucidate!
WOOYOUNG finished by revealing that for each comeback the group enjoys to watch performances of other senior groups whose style is close to that of ATEEZ to inspire the group in the future. The eight boys sincerely hope that one day, anyone who hears their songs or watches their performances will know immediately who are the authors, ATEEZ.
ATEEZ have performed in front of the journalists in Korea, for the presentation of this first album “TREASURE EP.FINAL: ALL TO ACTION” for the first time. They are mandatory to discover because of their richness in diversity and intensity.
The word from our reporter: ATEEZ retains their signature and look for this rhythmic comeback. The furious choreography is very impressive! A new ranking on billboards may be looming for this comeback, good luck for promotions that no doubt will put you in the spotlight!
Journalists : Anaïs P / Shawn
Photographs : Anaïs P / Shawn
Vidéaste : Shawn
Translator : Shawn
Source : KSTATION TV
R/C: Alicja
