DRIPPIN Unit Launches.. Cha Dong-hyeop: "Two-Year Hiatus Made Us More Eager" [Interview ①]

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DRIPPIN (DRIPPIN) unit member Cha Dong-hyeop shared his excitement and determination for a new beginning.

Cha Dong-hyeop (Cha Jun-ho, Kim Dong-yoon, Lee Hyeop) recently held an interview to commemorate the release of their first single "Thumping Heart" at a café in Gangnam-gu, Seoul.

"Thumping Heart" evokes the memory of a thrilling first encounter, gently tapping the listener's heart during the warm season. The release includes two tracks: the title song of the same name, "Thumping Heart," and the B-side "Spring Walk." Through this activity, Cha Dong-hyeop aims to showcase a unique charm distinct from DRIPPIN's existing group identity, highlighting their vocal, rap, and visual strengths.

Regarding their unit debut, Cha Jun-ho said, "It's been a while since we've been active. This is also our first time debuting as a unit." He added, "I'm excited to show fans a new side of us, and since this is another beginning, I want to do my best to present an even more impressive image."

They also discussed the process of forming the unit. Lee Hyeop stated, "We didn't originally plan to form a unit of three from the start." He explained, "Last year, while each of us pursued individual activities, we spent time supporting DRIPPIN and also filmed many short-form content pieces together." He continued, "As we prepared the album and listened to the tracks, the idea of the three of us taking on a new challenge naturally emerged. That's how the unit was born." He concluded, "We are working hard to prepare so that we can receive a positive response."

Cha Jun-ho also remarked, "Although we didn't initially plan to pursue unit activities, our desire to deliver great songs and performances has always remained the same." He added, "If you enjoy our chemistry and music, we believe there are many possibilities ahead for us."

Additionally, the members agreed that they have grown significantly during their approximately two-year hiatus. Kim Dong-yoon said, "Lee Hyeop and I appeared on the Mnet audition program 'Boys 2 Planet,' while Jun-ho pursued acting and individual activities." He explained, "During that time, we gained new experiences and were able to enhance our individual capabilities."

He further elaborated, "After only focusing on group activities, pursuing individual endeavors allowed us to meet diverse people and realize the need to break out of our comfort zone." He noted, "Returning with accumulated experience, we can now grasp key points more quickly during music video and jacket shoots. We believe we have grown significantly in our artistic sensibilities."

Cha Jun-ho revealed that his acting experience has also benefited his musical activities. He said, "Through acting, I learned how to convey emotions and expressions within short scenes." He added, "I believe this has allowed our facial expressions and emotional delivery in music videos to become more intuitive."

Lee Hyeop shared that his desire to perform on stage has grown even stronger during his individual activities. He said, "Although there were some regrets from appearing on 'Boys 2 Planet,' I gained new fans who are now watching me and DRIPPIN members again, and our visibility increased significantly." He described it as "a time that gave me the strength to make a new leap." He emphasized, "Approaching this as a new beginning, while I was already eager, this experience has become a driving force that makes me even more eager to perform. It has been a valuable experience."

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