"Feeling Like Riding a Tightrope" Psykurs Launches 'OKay' with a Perfect 10 [Comprehensive]

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The group Psykurs (Min-jae, Jun-min, Su-min, Jin-sik, Hyun-woo, Jung-hoon, Se-eun, Yu-jun, Hunter, Ye-chan) will showcase a performance as if riding a tightrope with their new album 'Route Zero: The ORA'.

On the afternoon of the 19th, a release showcase for Psykurs' mini 7th album 'Route Zero: The ORA' (ROUTE ZERO : The ORA) was held at the Dongyang Life Hall in Hapjeong, Mapo-gu, Seoul.

'Route Zero: The ORA' marks the beginning of a new series following the conclusion of the 'House of Tricky' (HOUSE OF TRICKY) series, which continued for two years and seven months since their debut. It depicts the starting point of the world they first encounter after leaving Tricky House.

The title track 'OKay' (OKay) captures Psykurs' bold and confident energy, boldly discarding the rules set by the world. In addition, a total of five tracks are included: 'Ghost Rider', 'Graffiti', 'Trophy', and 'Outsider'.

On this day, Min-jae shared his impressions of his first performance, stating, "The title track 'OKay' feels like we are all riding a tightrope together, so it gives me a thrilling feeling."

Ye-chan said about 'OKay', "It is a song that shows Psykurs' rough and untamed charm," adding, "We will show the unique energy of Psykurs that is bold and confident." Jung-hoon expressed his confidence, stating, "It is a song that can show explosive energy. I think we will be able to convey a sense of catharsis to many people."

Psykurs participated in writing the lyrics for all tracks on the new album. Regarding this, Min-jae said, "This album opens a new chapter for Psykurs, and it was also a time when a new chapter for me personally was beginning. I worked hard to get closer to my goal. I felt the need to reorganize myself, so I wanted to move away from stereotypical perspectives and do the work I am best at. I want to give this album a perfect 10 out of 10," expressing his affection for the new album.

Su-min said, "The national anthem is even included in the album's background vocals. I wanted to include something about our country and also wanted to try something fun." Ye-chan added, "To show various sides of us, I tried varying the pitch and tone of my voice."

What is the biggest difference from the previous series? Min-jae said, "We often gather and talk among ourselves. I think we have shown various concepts and music genres since our debut. While we have diverse adaptability, I felt that from an outsider's perspective, it might seem chaotic, and it was hard to define us in one word. Since that wasn't what we aimed for, we took time for deep reflection."

He continued, "As we enter our fourth year, we wanted to show a more mature image, so we aimed to include unity, maturity, and a sense of weight."

In particular, Min-jae confessed, "I couldn't get even one step closer to my goal," adding, "There was an image I admired, and I set a goal to work hard so that my desired direction would be clear. However, as we continued our activities, when I asked myself, 'Am I happily showing what I do well?' I couldn't give a definite answer. I also had a desire to be deeply involved in the album production. I believed that to enjoy it on stage, it must be supported by practice, so we worked very hard with the members, filled in each other's shortcomings, and prepared the album," revealing his honest feelings.

Listening to Min-jae's words, Jun-min added, "Since this is a new chapter, we tried to include the free-spirited energy and individuality of each member."

Hunter said about the results he hopes to gain from this album, "I want to get first place on music shows and achieve good results on music charts. I want to win many awards at award ceremonies and achieve good results. I will draw strength from that and work even harder," solidifying his determination.

What is the unique point that only Psykurs possesses in the May music scene comeback? When asked, Su-min answered, "We think of Psykurs as 'mischievous children on stage.' We feel our strength when we convey the emotions we want to share with the audience through our songs."

Se-eun stated, "I have a desire to show Psykurs' presence on global stages such as Coachella and Lollapalooza," while Jin-sik expressed confidence in the new album, saying, "The adjective I think of for Psykurs is 'as expected, as expected.' This is because I believe Psykurs is a group that excels in both live performances and stage presence."

Meanwhile, 'Route Zero: The ORA' will be released at 6 p.m. on this day.

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