The Wind, Team Up with Block B's Park Kyung for a New Beginning: "We Will Show You Our Joyful Side in This Second Chance" [Comprehensive]

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Group The Wind is enjoying themselves fully with Block B's Park Kyung.

The Wind (Tanaton, Choi Han-bin, Park Ha-yu-chan, Ahn Chan-won, Jang Hyun-jun) held a showcase on the afternoon of the 29th at Ilji Art Hall in Seoul Gangnam-gu to celebrate the release of their fourth mini-album 'Second Wind: S#00'.

This comeback comes one year and two months after they released the digital single 'Hello Tomorrow' last May. Despite a long hiatus, the group is now active with five members, as member Kim Hee-soo has stepped aside. Kim Hee-soo had suspended activities in May due to anxiety symptoms.

At that time, the agency stated, "Recently, he has been receiving consistent treatment at a medical institution for anxiety symptoms. Based on the doctors' assessment, we have decided to temporarily suspend his activities to allow for sufficient rest and recovery."

Park Ha-yu-chan said, "While practicing, we tried our best to maintain balance so that Hee-soo's absence wouldn't be felt. We approached this with a mindset of giving it our all."

Ahn Chan-won stated, "We had a video call, and he seemed healthy, which relieved my mind. I am cheering for him so we can continue to be together in good health."

With leader Kim Hee-soo stepping down, Park Ha-yu-chan was elected as the new leader through voting. He remarked, "I wasn't even the oldest member, and I felt burdened by the thought of whether I could fill Hee-soo's shoes. However, since the members trusted and entrusted me with this role, I now feel a strong responsibility to lead well based on what I learned from Hee-soo. As this is a new challenge, I want us all to show our best sides."

'Second Wind: S#00' is an album that captures the strength that returns in moments of exhaustion and a new breath for leaping higher. It adds a freer and more confident atmosphere, completing a new identity called 'Refreshing Hip'.

This album includes a total of five tracks, featuring the title song 'Party Like A Rock Star', along with 'With the Wind', 'That's Smoove!', 'Shiver', and 'Back and Forth'.

Park Ha-yu-chan said, "I believe this will be a leap forward starting in a new environment and concept," while Jang Hyun-jun added, "I see this as a second chance. With this great opportunity, I want to show our growth and new charms."

The title track 'Party Like A Rock Star' is a Pop & Rock genre song that harmonizes funky main guitar riffs with EDM-style lead synths. It blends upbeat band sounds with explosive energy, delivering The Wind's signature refreshing energy.

Park Ha-yu-chan emphasized, "I was worried about whether we could express this atmosphere well, but during practice, we managed to make it our own style. I became confident that we can enjoy ourselves on stage."

Next, Choi Han-bin expressed confidence, saying, "As soon as I heard the title track for the first time, it stuck in my head immediately. The feeling was intense, and its strong addictiveness made me keep humming along. I thought performing it on stage would be really fun."

Notably, Block B's Park Kyung participated in writing lyrics and composing all tracks as well as producing the album, drawing significant attention. Choi Han-bin said, "I was a huge fan, so it was unbelievable and joyful to work on songs together with him. If Block B had a vibe like 'playful mischief,' The Wind has a slightly more refreshing yet similarly mischievous feel."

Tanaton remarked, "It was an honor. I always thought he creates great songs, so my expectations were high. On one hand, I was curious about how our color would be expressed. In the end, it seems he enhanced our charm and even created a new atmosphere, for which I am grateful."

Park Ha-yu-chan shared, "Energy was crucial for this album. Even during recording, he directed us to show energy confidently. We were able to immerse ourselves fully, and it seems we achieved good results."

The Wind also revealed their goals for this promotion cycle. Choi Han-bin expressed his wish, "I want to win first place on music shows. It might sound a bit abstract, but I hope we leave a lasting impression in the hearts of the public."

Jang Hyun-jun conveyed his sincerity, saying, "We had a long hiatus, and it has been over a year since then. Thank you to everyone who waited for us. We plan to show many new sides, and I hope fans will like them very much. We will become The Wind that we can be proud of. I hope we can continue together for a long time."

Tanaton also added, "Just as we worked hard during the long hiatus, we want to return that love to our fans. We will do our best to become The Wind that we can be proud of and continue activities for a very long time."

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