The South Korean six-piece opens up about their journey following the launch of their brand new album, Love Pt.1: First Love
Rising K-pop stars WEi just kicked off their second album series, Love—no mean feat for a band that’s only just approaching its second anniversary.
The six-member boy band comprises Jang Dae-hyeon, Kim Dong-han, Yoo Yong-ha, Kim Yo-han, Kang Seok-hwa and Kim Jun-seo. Love Pt.1: First Love, released in March 16, is the first album to be launched in the Love series. The album features six tracks, inspired by first love.
WEi’s first album trilogy, Identity, was released from 2020 to 2021. Centred around growth and identity, the series garnered steady a fanbase for the band across South Korea.
Here, the six members tell Tatler the making of their brand new release.
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What was the inspiration behind the Love series?
Yoo Yong-ha (YYH): We wanted to show our new side through the theme of a love story that everyone has experienced at least once in their lives.
What’s different about this album compared to your older ones?
Kim Jun-seo (KJS): Since this is our fourth album, I want to show you my professional side and how I’ve grown through this fresh start.
Kim Yo-han (KYH): I hope that the theme of love will reach the public more, and I hope it will become an opportunity to introduce the group to more people.
Kang Seok-hwa (KSH): If the Identity series served as a way to get to know us, I think the Love series would be one that will help promote us to a wider audience.
Why did you choose Too Bad as your title track?
KJS: In line with the album’s theme, it expresses the emotions that arise from first love. It’s a fresh song which I will appeal to many so I chose it as the title song.
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