STAYC has completed preparations to refresh this summer with a formula for a guaranteed summer song.
STAYC (Sumin, Sieun, Aisa, Seeun, Yoon, Jaei) will release their special single "I WANT IT" at 6 p.m. on the 23rd, delivering the coolest and hottest summer song.
"I WANT IT" is an album that puts forth the motto of "keeping the attitude cool, while the sound is hot," and it can be said to be STAYC's summer signature that embodies both refreshingness and confidence, perfectly fitting the current season.
The title track, "I WANT IT," with the same name as the album, is an electronic dance-pop genre that stands out for its intense synth riff and rhythmic progression. It prominently displays STAYC's unique cool attitude, conveying the message that "even imperfections are my weapon," and reveals their determination to live authentically without wavering in a life without right answers. The repetitive chorus "Good thing's we ok" has an addictive quality that invites listeners immediately to the peak of a summer festival.
In addition to the title track, this album is filled with tracks that each embody different facets of summer, completing STAYC's multi-dimensional musical world. "BOY" is a medium-tempo urban pop track that combines dreamy synths and 808 bass, delicately and transparently capturing the excitement of emotions beginning to bloom. "Honestly," a track co-written by member Sieun, uses the witty expression of being overwhelmed in love as a clever way to convey that feeling. With a groovy bassline and retro wood synths, it fills an urban mood with a unique sentiment that STAYC distinctly expresses.
Notably, in the highlight medley, lyricist Kim Ina participated as a narrator, delivering the emotions of three songs impactfully and adding depth. It is said that Kim Ina's narration, reminiscent of a radio, enriched the narratives of the included tracks and served as a mechanism to enhance the overall immersion of the album.
The music video, which compressively captures STAYC's cool and hot summer mood, was pre-released on the 21st, two days before the comeback, gathering attention early. STAYC's refreshing visuals in the video target the hot summer, while their performance reminiscent of summer festivals naturally gets listeners moving their shoulders, stimulating a cool summer sensation just by watching.
"I WANT IT" is also special in that it was released on the momentum of their first world tour "TEENFRESH" and is currently part of their ongoing second world tour "STAY TUNED." The experience accumulated from performing on stage and the interaction with their global fandom is infused into "I WANT IT," and this comeback is expected to be a catalyst for their global activities continuing into the latter half of the year, including North America, Taipei, Singapore, and Hong Kong.
Having undergone growth and expansion with each album, STAYC is expected to firmly establish their position as summer queens through "I WANT IT," while powerfully proving their confidence on stage and the totality of their musical capabilities.
Meanwhile, STAYC will release "I WANT IT," which will be the coolest summer song this summer, at 6 p.m. on the 23rd and will officially begin summer activities through various music broadcasts and content.
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