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Mnet 프로그램 목록 페이지[LIMELIGHT] A 3-member rookie girl group you should know | PLUS MAGAZINE ORIGINAL
| Written by Chung Dayul. (Editor for the music webzine IZM)
Extended, Pre-debut, Trio. New girl group LIMELIGHT that is so special. Even in an already diversified market, they are in clearly prominent positions, piquing the curiosity of many K-pop fans. We interviewed the three-person and three-color spectrum exuded by sparkling girls, whose familiar but unveiled charm still abounds thanks to the presence of faces in survival shows.
LIMELIGHT, who officially debuted with [LOVE & HAPPINESS], please introduce your team and tell us a word about your debut.
Suhye : LIMELIGHT means ‘attracting the attention of the world’ and contains the ambition to become the center of K-pop! This is a team that has no worldview and can digest all the concepts!
Kaeun : We made our pre-debut, but now that we have the title of our dreamed debut, everything is new and exciting!
You have already made your face known through your pre-debut EP [LIMELIGHT] in September last year. Five months later, what has grown the most in your group?
MiU : We are still in growth! But our ‘teamwork’ is a lot better than it was in the pre-debut!
As an expanded girl group, more members will be added in the future, but you recently debuted as a rare three-member group. Are there any pros and cons to being three?
Kaeun : It was the hardest thing for the three of us to fill the stage, but we have to work harder to fill the stage, so I think it’s an advantage for us to grow.
As an individual solo rather than the entire team, the album cover was uploaded differently on each music site. As this is the first image to introduce the group, what did you care about the most at the time of shooting?
Suhye : The part we cared about the most was our facial expressions. We tried to make you see and feel those feelings, such as your face in love with, and your sullen expression because you did not succeed in confessing!
Give your fans a special nickname that will imprint you at once.
MiU : Mu / It is a nickname created with the love of the fans.
Suhye : Master singer rabbit worthwhile to trust and listen to / It’s a nickname given to me by fans who praised my vocals.
Kaeun : Boiled dumplings / Soft cheeks!
Please introduce what the title track ‘Honestly’ is.
Suhye : ‘Honestly’ is a song that expresses the tickling first love of girls in the colors of LIMELIGHT!
Producers Kim Seung-su and Choi Hyun-joon, who have produced IZ*ONE’s hits since their pre-debut, are working on the songs. I am curious to know what kind of feedback you received during the recording.
Kaeun : This time, since this is a song where you have to show emotion, we paid a little more attention to breathing control, and we tried to show the part that was frustrating at first and then burst out later.
Recently, iKON’s Kim Jin-hwan, who became a member of the same entertainment company, appeared in the music video for “Honestly” and it made a splash. Did you have any support or advice left by him(your senior)?
MiU : During the filming of the music video for “Honestly”, I was so nervous and worried because of my facial expression hardened, but at that time, I was so grateful that Jin Hwan said “がんばれ” in Japanese!!
Following ‘StarLight’, YGX’s Dou, who starred in
Kaeun : This time, it is composed of a musical choreography! Among them, we made an L of LIMELIGHT and made a point on the LIMELIGHT heart, which means to snipe your heart!
MiU appeared on Mnet
MiU : I see that even the trainees are working so hard right now. I know that they are enjoying it even in the midst of hardship, so I was moved and I wanted them to work hard until the end. You’re all awesome people, so I don’t want anyone to be left out.
Suhye has also appeared on MBC’s
Suhye : I was able to learn a lot while preparing for the stage with good friends and teachers, and I was happy to have the opportunity to grow through rich experiences.
The Mnet Plus community allows you to connect directly with your fans. Do you have a memorable feed or comment?
MiU : I was happy that you gave me a lot of support every day.
Suhye : I always thank you for watching the stage and cheering us on every day, and I love when you tell me that you feel empowered by us!
Kaeun : I was so touched by the comments you left today that we did a good job, and I remember it because I felt supported too!
What are you most excited about going live on OZE LIVE for the first time today?
MiU : I look forward to talking to you in real time!
Suhye : I’m happy to be able to interact with our fans a lot in the future!
Kaeun : I look forward to seeing our fans live and long like this!
If you express your commitment to future activities in five letters,
MiU : Let’s work hard! / As a rookie, I will always do my best!
Suhye : Let’s take the stage! / I want to work hard and look great on stage!
Kaeun : We Are One. / Our fans and LIMELIGHT are one, so let’s trust and rely on each other!
What would you like to do with your fans through the official Mnet Plus community?
MiU : I want to do a lot of live play.
Suhye : I like to share my daily life. (e.g. café, karaoke, accommodation)
Kaeun : I want to communicate live and comfortably with our fans at the accommodation!
Finally, what do you most want to accomplish at LIMELIGHT in 2023?
Suhye : First of all, I want to meet a lot of fans, and have a fan meeting or a concert. And LIMELIGHT’s goal this year is to win the first place on music broadcasts and music sites!
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