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Group LAPOEM is back with a new album that will show the essence of crossover.
RapoM released its third mini album "ALIVE" on the 20th and announced its welcome return to the music industry after a year and nine months.
"Alive" is an album that contains a choice and determination to make this moment a "time to prove alive" without stopping in the middle of change. It depicts a narrative from that determination to the moment when you run beyond the rules and the promise you finally reach with someone.
The title song "Meant to Be" is a song that solves the heart of accepting directly without avoiding the great trials and misfortunes faced in life in a delicate language. Lucky Clover, who has been working on popular drama OSTs such as "Hit Maker" Kim Na-na wrote lyrics and "King the Land" and "Chef of the Tyrants," participated in the composition to enhance the completeness of the song.
In addition, a total of five colorful songs were included, including a new album written by MBC announcer and lyricist Kim Soo-ji and the song of the same name, Spanish song "Este amor" by local production team in Spain, "Long Promise" written by Peppertons Shin Jae-pyeong, and "Salilah" written and composed by singer-songwriter Ahn Ye-eun.
"Ment to Be" received a hot response by topping the real-time Bugs chart on the day of the release of the song. In addition, from "Alive" 2nd place, "Long Promise" 3rd place, "Live" 4th place, and "Esté Amor" 5th place, all of them succeeded in lining up the charts by listing side by side on the Bucks real-time chart, proving their appearance as "song powerhouses."
LaFoM further cemented its identity as a crossover group with a new album showing the "present" itself that it encountered at the end of the time it passed. Those who announced a successful return by sweeping various charts at the same time as their comeback introduced the new report in person through a question-and-answer session.
Q. How do you feel about making a comeback with your new album "Alive" after 1 year and 9 months?
A. (Yoo Chae-hoon) I'm so excited and happy to greet you with a new album, even though you've been waiting for a long time. I want to say thank you to those who waited. It's been a year and nine months since our comeback, so we worked hard on this album. I hope a lot of people listen to RapoM's music.
A. (Choi Sung Hoon) It's an album that I worked hard on slowly but for a long time. As much as there was a wait, I think it honestly captured how far Lapoem is now and where it's passing. And most of all, I'm very excited to be able to play new music for the first time in a long time. So rather than saying "comeback," it feels like we're bringing up and showing our present once again!
A. (Jeong Minsung) As much as you've been waiting for us for a long time, I think this album is even more special for us. This album contains all of our concerns and growth. Please look forward to it!
Q. Please introduce the title song, "ment to be".
A. (Yoo Chae-hoon) "Ment to Be" is a song that expresses the will to live in this moment and move forward proudly in the ever-changing life. Lucky Clover composed the song, and Kim Ina, the lyricist, participated in the songwriting. Lucky Clover and I have been working on OSTs together for the first time, and we talked so well and musically, so I had fun working together. Kim In-na, the lyricist, first met as a judge of "Phantom Singer 3," and she always did so well every time I saw her on-site, such as radio, so I had many good memories. I was so happy and honored to work with a respected lyricist.
Q. As a crossover group, how did you think about the balance between classic and popularity in "Alive"?
A. (Choi Sung-hoon) I thought about colors rather than balance. Rather than the genre, it was more important to see if RapoM's charm and color were fully contained. As I focused on what kind of music Rapoem can do, I think Rapoem's crossover music, which naturally blends classical depth and popular sentiment line, is completed.
A. (Jeong Min-sung) Rapoem's roots are classic, but I think music should just be good after all. I thought about it so that anyone can hear, "RAPOM's new song is good."
Q. Talented musicians including Kim In-na, the lyricist, participated in the song, what was the most anticipated part of the members after listening to the lineup for the first time, and any memorable episodes in the preparation of the album?
A. Everyone who participated in (Yoo Chae-hoon) represents this field, so I was grateful to just be with you.
A. (Choi Sung Hoon) When I first heard the lineup, I had high expectations that 'this album will come in a variety of colors.' Since they have their own personalities, I was most curious about how Rapoem would pull off the music. Even after I finished recording once, I re-recorded and recorded again in various schedules. I returned the song by Christmas holiday and reworked it, and I was very impressed with my experience working with a native Spanish-speaking artist. In the process, I remember all of the time when the artists matched the colors of LaFoM and the colors of LaFoM that we thought of, and eventually organized them into one "LaFoM down color."
A. (Jeong Minsung) I really felt that Avengers are here. Everyone has a unique and distinct color, so I thought it would go well with LAPOM, which also has a distinct individual color, and it was such a grateful work.
Q. Like the album name 'Alive', when do you feel that RapoM is most 'alive' right now?
A. (Yoo Chae-hoon) Every moment I sing on stage, I feel like, 'Oh, I'm living it right now.' The moment when we can communicate with the audience and deliver our music far away feels like the brightest moment.
A. (Choi Sung-hoon) Sometimes I feel nervous and weak, but when I hear the cheers of the fans on stage and sing together, all those thoughts are forgotten. It's the moment you feel most alive!
A. (Jeong Min-sung) It may be an obvious answer, but I also feel alive when I communicate with my fans on stage.
Q. Among the songs in "Alive," what's the most raffo-m-down song? Why?
A. I don't think I can pick just one. I think each song is a music that can show various charms that LAPOM can express. I personally love rock music, so I feel like my stress is relieved when I sing "Alive"!
A. (Choi Sung-hoon) That's a really hard question. All five songs have different faces of RapoM, so I think all five songs show the best of RapoM right now. I think it's probably hard for you to choose, too. Please listen to all five songs!
Q. What kind of charm do you want to show RapoM through "Alive" and what kind of reactions do you want to hear?
A. (Yoo Chae-hoon) I want to show you that he is a vocal based on classical music, but he can pull off a variety of styles. I hope all the songs in the album sound like title songs, and I hope it's a song that you can choose and listen to according to your taste.
A. (Choi Sung Hoon) New but not unfamiliar, deep but not burdensome music. So I hope the genre of this album is called "RAPOM". I hope it's an album that makes you think, "This is RapoM."
A. (Jeong Minsung) I want to hear, "You guys are geniuses who really work hard." I want to give the impression that it's a team that keeps growing and moving forward.
Q. We will also hold the "LA POEM SYMPHONY" concert in Busan on February 7th and 8th, so could you tell us what to expect?
A. (Yoo Chae-hoon) It is also an encore performance of the "RAPOM Symphony" concert held in Seoul last November, and I'm looking forward to hearing the new song live with the orchestra. It's been a while since I performed in Busan, so it's all the more meaningful. Look forward to Rapoem's fantastic harmony that will resonate in the Busan Concert Hall!
Q. Please say something to the fans who have been waiting for RapoM's new music.
A. (Yoo Chae-hoon) As long as you waited, I feel sorry that I came back late. It's an album that I made after a lot of consideration, so please listen to it and enjoy it. Thank you.
A. (Choi Sung-hoon) Thank you so much for waiting so long. I really prepared hard because I wanted to return the support you always sent me with a little closer music. I'll try harder from now on.
A. (Minsung Jung) Thank you very much for your continued love for a long time. I was able to work harder because you guys were there. Please listen to "Alive" and get healing and enjoy it. Thank you always and I love you!
Meanwhile, RapoM continues its active activities with the title song 'Alive' from its third mini album, 'Mement to Be'.
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