The 7-member international boy group AEN, born from a collaboration between STARSHIP Entertainment and the Japanese agency AMUSE, made a mark on the international music world thanks to a remarkable performance.
AEN released its first mini-album “A NEW ERA OF NOW” simultaneously in Korea and Japan on August 5, then set minds ablaze by unveiling the performance video of its debut title song, “X to z (next to me)”, on its official YouTube channel.
This performance video focuses entirely on group dance and the organic movements of the 7 members, rather than lavish sets or special devices. The camera work, moving smoothly by following the members’ line of movement, combines with atmospheres that change at every moment to deliver an even more vivid immersion. In particular, by capturing detailed hand movements up to large movements, they proved their solid foundations and their teamwork thanks to a perfectly synchronized dance without the slightest error and a sensitive play of expressions. Even without any special background staging, they filled the screen solely with the performance of the 7 members, offering a show different from the existing music video and eliciting praise from fans.
In parallel, the music video for “X to z (next to me)” is also quickly exceeding one million views, proving a strong progression. The narrative line full of tension, pursuing a presence with an unknown identity, combines with a sensitive visual beauty and a dynamic performance to capture eyes.
The reaction to the track is also warm. The title song “X to z (next to me)” is an electronic rock fusion genre combining an intense rock sound with electric guitar and synthesizer bass, and receives the critique that the highly addictive chorus and the boldness unique to rookies form a perfect synergy.
Composed of 4 Korean members and 3 Japanese members, AEN expands its presence simultaneously in Korea and Japan with the ambition of opening its own new era, just like the group name meaning “A New Era of Now”.
Journalist: Shawn
Translator: Shawn
Source: SNS AEN
