FLARE U: "I wanted to prove our growth with our first comeback… We prepared more meticulously" [Interview ①]

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The group FLARE U showcases a significantly grown image and a more refined musical color through their first comeback.

FLARE U (Choi Rip-woo, Kang Woo-jin) recently met with StarNews for an interview to commemorate the release of their second mini album "LOVEHOOD."

"LOVEHOOD" is an album depicting the dazzling season of emotions of a boy who realizes that the feelings rushing toward him are love. It includes a total of six tracks, including the title song "Your Season Has Arrived (Bloom)," "Hundred Nights," "False Alarm," "Madly in Love," "Window View," and "I Forgot You for a Moment (Never Ever)."

FLARE U, who took their first step into the music industry by releasing their debut album "YOUTH ERROR" last May, made their comeback five months after their debut.

Choi Rip-woo stated, "It was definitely something to look forward to. Since it is our first comeback, I think fans were curious and excited about what kind of album would come out after the debut album." He added, "We prepared hard for five months. We wanted to show you a new side quickly."

Kang Woo-jin also said, "We prepared hard," adding, "Since it is our first comeback rather than our debut, I thought we had to prove that we have grown even more. Accordingly, we were detailed and meticulous during recording as well. I hope fans will like it."

While the previous work talked about an imperfect youth, this album incorporates the keyword of first love. In response, Kang Woo-jin explained, "'LOVEHOOD' is an album capturing the time when two boys faced the emotion of love for the first time. This time, we wanted to look more deeply into what love is, including romantic love." He continued, "Even within the big theme of love, the love and emotions each person has experienced are different," adding, "I hope listening to the album becomes a time to reflect on what love meant to you."

Regarding the concept themed around first love, Choi Rip-woo said, "At first, I was worried whether the theme of love would suit our team well," but added, "We wanted to incorporate various forms of love, including not just romantic partners but also family, friends, and friendship."

About the title song "Your Season Has Arrived," he revealed, "Just as having someone you love gives you strength and makes the world brighter, we thought that the relationship between fans and us is also a form of love."

Kang Woo-jin explained, "There were three title song candidates, so I was torn, but I chose 'Your Season Has Arrived' because it is a song that can be listened to for a long time." He added, "The expression in the lyrics, 'It feels like we have come to paradise,' particularly resonated with me as it felt like the way parents look at their children."

While preparing this album, they also discovered new sides of each other. Kang Woo-jin said, "I think my hyung (older member) handled this concept better," adding, "His strengths stood out especially in expressions and acting aspects." Regarding himself, he emphasized, "When analyzing the song, I had more ambition," stating, "Rather than following directions exactly, I tried to incorporate my own interpretation and emotions."

Choi Rip-woo said about Kang Woo-jin, "Perhaps because he has been making music for a while, he has clear opinions," adding, "It was impressive how he actively offered opinions on how to sing better and communicated with us."

Meanwhile, FLARE U's second mini album "LOVEHOOD" will be released at 6 p.m. on the 14th through various music streaming sites.

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