Artemis, Returning After 1 Year and 2 Months: "A Mindset to Do Anything After a Long Hiatus" [Interview ①]

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Group Artemis (ARTMS) has returned after a 1-year and 2-month hiatus.

Artemis (Jin-sol, Choi-ri, Hee-jin, Kim-rim) held an interview on the 5th at a café in Gangnam-gu, Seoul, to commemorate the release of their new album 'Hyper-Ego'.

This marks Artemis's comeback 1 year and 2 months after releasing their first mini-album 'Club Icarus' last June. However, member Hasul is unable to participate due to shoulder surgery, so the group will continue activities as a four-member lineup.

Jin-sol stated, "Returning after 1 year and 2 months, all members reflected on our long hiatus. Despite being busy and tired, we came out with a mindset ready to do anything." She added, "Actually, we thought we would come back in April, but the date kept getting pushed back. Since we tend to go on longer tours, it seems we took extra time preparing for both the tour and ensuring high-quality content."

'Hyper-Ego' is an album that leaps to a new level of dimension, continuing Artemis's unique narrative while also breaking through it. The album includes six tracks: double title tracks 'Born Stunner' and 'Blue Blood', along with 'From Wings To Soul', 'Icarus Gang', 'Hyper Crush', and 'Pixel Memory'.

Hee-jin introduced the album, saying, "It's a song about a new self. It expands on the worldview we've presented before." Kim-rim elaborated, "While our previous work focused on comforting those who were hurt, this time we aim to expand that message further—showing that those who are hurt can come forward and deliver positive energy."

Hee-jin added, "The title track is different from what we've done so far. The BPM is faster, and as you listen to the other tracks, you'll notice a variety of genres included. During preparation, we discovered our own musical spectrum, and this album will allow us to showcase diverse genres to our fans."

Kim-rim also said, "This time, I even did rap. At first, I was flustered after receiving the guide, but I decided to take lessons and recorded with great effort. However, it turned out to be a matter of confidence. Once I approached it confidently, it worked. Most importantly, our fans loved it, so I enjoyed the process more."

Jin-sol explained about the two title tracks: "We plan to promote 'Born Stunner' as the main track. 'Blue Blood' is a song that showcases our vocals well and fits perfectly for summer. Due to its fast tempo, it would be great to listen to while commuting or heading to school." She continued, "If you want to spend a slightly mischievous summer, go with 'Born Stunner'; if you prefer a refreshing vibe, choose 'Blue Blood'."

Choi-ri shared, "'Blue Blood' was in a genre I had never tried before, so I was worried. I even considered changing the song, but instead, I focused on strengthening the performance." She added, "Both songs have a sweet-and-savory balance."

Meanwhile, Artemis's new album 'Hyper-Ego' will be released at 6 p.m. on the 7th via various music streaming platforms.

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