"With a sense of mission and responsibility," AtHeart bridges generations with '3! 4!'... Chae-rina and Lee Hyun-do offer support [Comprehensive]

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Girl group AtHeart presents music that spans generations.

AtHeart (Miche, Arin, Caitlin, Bom, Seo-hyun, Aurora, Na-hyun) held a release showcase for their second single '3! 4!' from the 'Time Travel Project' on the afternoon of the 19th at Rise Autograph Collection in Mapo-gu, Seoul. Attendees included AtHeart, director Nam Tae-jin, and dancer Lee Kim.

The 'Time Travel Project' is a global remake project that reinterprets classic songs that received worldwide acclaim upon their release in 1996 through AtHeart's unique style. Previously, AtHeart released 'Say It,' a recreation of The Cardigans' hit 'Lovefool,' and has now remade '3! 4!'.

On this day, Bom stated, "'The Time Travel Project' is a project that spans an entire generation. I found it meaningful to think of ourselves as a bridge connecting the past when we remade songs from 30 years ago." She added, "'3! 4!' was a song deeply loved in the past, and we felt a sense of mission, responsibility, and excitement."

'3! 4!' maintains the refreshing energy of New Jack Swing inherent in the original song while adding AtHeart's signature sweet and trendy sensibility. The ukulele sound from the original intro was reinterpreted with electric piano and guitar arpeggios, creating a more melodious atmosphere.

Bom shared, "It was a song I had heard before, but when we decided to remake it, all the members were very excited." Miche added, "Since it is such a famous song, there was some pressure, but we wanted to honor the original while incorporating AtHeart's unique style."

Na-hyun then revealed, "Each member has a distinct vocal tone, so while the sound may seem similar, you will be able to feel various charms by adding AtHeart's bright appeal."

Additionally, Chae-rina and Lee Hyun-do offered their support. Seo-hyun conveyed, "Senior Chae-rina congratulated us on remaking the song and said, 'I really hope you reach number one on the music charts.' It holds even more meaning because she directly participated in the choreography."

Arin stated, "Although I haven't had the chance to meet Senior Lee Hyun-do in person, it was truly an honor that he contributed to the song production."

Among these efforts, AtHeart is expanding its universe beyond music with '3+4!', a time-slip K-pop adventure drama connecting 1996 and 2026 through their remake of '3! 4!'. '3+4!' depicts the story of member Na-hyun receiving a suspicious pager call number and traveling back to 1996. The drama features AtHeart members, actor Hyun Bong-sik, dancer Lee Kim, and rapper Chae-rina, with direction and screenplay by director Nam Tae-jin, known for works such as 'Hongcheon-gi' and 'Switch: Change the World'.

Director Nam explained, "In 1996, there were three members, while in 2026, there is a separate group of members. We aimed to give each era its own distinct color. The 2026 AtHeart conveys a sophisticated vibe, while the 1996 members display a more free-spirited look, so we created differences in atmosphere."

He continued, "AtHeart members appear as themselves, and Lee Kim appears as himself. Their presence as they are constitutes the identity of the drama. Even if Zendaya or Tom Holland had requested to appear, I believe we would have declined."

Furthermore, he added, "Isn't this an era of artificial intelligence? When considering the value of humanity, I felt that sincerity is key. The sincerity of these young people is well reflected in the work. I was moved while working on it, and I hope viewers will feel the same."

Lee Kim, who is making her acting debut through this drama, shared, "I am currently serving as AtHeart's choreography director. I play the role of Lee Kim, appearing as a director teaching dance just like myself. Since I belong to their generation, I was very happy. Although it was my first time acting, I worried at first but worked hard believing the editing would be handled well."

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