'Stilheart Club' alumni Splayit, a tearful and overwhelming debut... birth of a youth band [Star Scene] [Comprehensive]

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Boy band Splayit took its first step into the music industry with tears of emotion.

On the 13th, Splayit (Yoon Chan, Eun-bin, Kyung-wook, Aiden, Eun-chan) held a showcase to commemorate the release of their debut album 'SPLAY : CHAPTER 01' at Ilji Art Hall in Cheongdam-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul.

On this day, Yoon Chan of Splayit shared his thoughts on the debut: "I am thrilled to be able to show our first stage that we prepared hard for. Please look forward to our future activities."

Splayit is a five-member band that seized the opportunity to debut through 'Stilheart Club', a global band-making survival show on Mnet that concluded last year. The group consists of vocalist Yoon Chan, drummer Eun-bin, keyboardist Kyung-wook, guitarist Aiden, and bassist Eun-chan.

The team name is a portmanteau of 'Splay (to spread out)' and 'Play it (to perform)', embodying the meaning of showcasing their individual personalities and passion through music.

Yoon Chan recalled the moment when the debut schedule was confirmed. Yoon Chan said, "I felt happy because I thought, 'It would be fun if it's these five members,' and 'We can create a definite concept and synergy.' I sincerely thank the fans and all those involved for giving us this precious opportunity to debut."

Aiden shared, "When I first heard the team name 'Splayit', it really resonated with me. I thought it was a team name that could show what kind of music we will make and how we will steer the direction of the team, so it was chosen over other candidates."

'SPLAY : CHAPTER 01' is the first record of the musical world Splayit will create and announces the start of a new journey. It expresses the excitement of a new beginning, the most shining moments, and emotions that will be remembered for a long time even as time passes, through Splayit's unique sensibility and band sound.

There are two title tracks. 'Last Bus' is a track that vividly depicts a page of free and brilliant youth. Based on its characteristic refreshing sensibility and cool band sound, it aims to evoke memories and excitement of youth that everyone has passed through at least once. Additionally, the song's production was handled by Cho-rok-byong-bunbu led by Lee Moo-jin, raising its quality.

The other title track 'Domino' draws a parallel between a single day and one domino, containing a message of hope toward the future. All members participated in the performance and arrangement work, adding to the quality and authenticity, while weaving in encouragement for all youth who are wavering even today.

What was it like when Splayit first heard the news that Lee Moo-jin would gift them their debut song? Yoon Chan recalled, "When we heard the debut song, Kyung-wook was so happy he shed tears. As for us, we were listening right away; it was around 7 o'clock, and we were running around at home shouting 'It's so good.' We listened to it 15 or 16 times in a row while sitting down. Because we liked it so much that early morning of the same day, we wanted to rehearse immediately, so we learned the song within a few hours."

He continued, "Our joy doubled. We thought, 'We must work harder to make this great song even better,' and 'Let's become a team that can surpass Lee Moo-jin's guidance.'"

Kyung-wook also mentioned Lee Moo-jin's advice. He said, "He advised us, 'To succeed as an artist, and to remain as a memorable artist, you must have a definite color of your own.' He said it would be good if there is a color that no one can easily imitate, so we tried hard to find our own sensibility."

Their role models are Chromatica and Day6. Eun-chan confessed, "The seniors who dreamed of forming a band were Chromatica. Since I was young, I enjoyed emotional songs and songs good for listening before sleep. As I kept listening, I started dreaming about being in a band myself."

Aiden and Eun-bin said, "When we first picked up the guitar, it was when Day6 seniors were on music charts. When we listened to Day6's songs, we focused mainly on how they put experience and emotions into their lyrics. Because of these points, they are most admirable, and we want them as our role models." Eun-bin added, "I really liked Day6 seniors and considered them my role models. The moment I first got hooked on a band was when I heard a Day6 song," smiling.

Splayit also shed tears of emotion ahead of their debut.

Yoon Chan shared, "Just yesterday, Aiden suggested we have a final rehearsal, and suddenly tears burst out. When I asked what was going on, he said he was worried about tomorrow's showcase and even showed tears."

Kyung-wook also added, "When I first received 'Last Bus', the song and lyrics resonated well with me, and I unknowingly shed tears of emotion."

Finally, when asked what kind of band image Splayit wants to create in the future, Yoon Chan confidently stated, "I want to be a band that can give strength and comfort on tired days, playing refreshing music. I want to be a band that is not just music you listen to once and forget, but one where listeners feel new charm every time they hear it, and a band that will be recognized worldwide."

'SPLAY : CHAPTER 01' will be released on the 13th at 6 p.m. through various online music sites.

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