Hearts2Hearts—an outfit of eight with Jiwoo, Carmen, Yuha, Stella, Juun, A-na, Ian, and Ye-on—SM Leisure’s rookie lady group since Aespa and the primary multi-member lady group since Women’ Era—has launched its maiden single, “The Chase,” kicking off its journey in up to date K-pop and world music.
“The Chase,” the lead single off the same-named album and the B-side, “Butterflies,” establishes the band’s distinctive sound whereas additionally portraying Hearts2Hearts’ pursuit to discover the street chosen, the myriad prospects, and all that lies forward.
The title monitor emphasizes the album’s themes: “Goals and new beginnings,” as talked about within the launch’s official assertion. “The Chase” creates a surreal sonic ambiance, combining befitting audio parts along with stable vocals from the members to amplify the sound. In tandem, an association of sturdy bass synth underpins its progressive build-up. There’s a marked sense of thriller about it that I like, as a lot because the well-textured harmonies that stand out.
Fashionable songwriter and report producer Kenzie and the UK R&B lady group Flo collaborated on the track, including to Hearts2Hearts’ enchantment. Although completely different as people, the group’s moniker displays its shared aim of connecting with individuals—followers and listeners—by their significant music. Coming again to “The Chase,” Kenzie’s deft use of the Korean lyrics provides the tune an added emotional depth, and Flo’s co-composition lends a recent R&B aptitude that blends in nicely with the discharge’s general sound.
Via its video, emotive phrases, and performances, “The Chase” is a story of exploring identification and self-discovery. The visuals convey its underlying ideas, beginning with the group’s carefree tour. Because the journey goes on, the women encounter one thing mysterious, inflicting them to deviate from their deliberate route. As they enter an city setting, they evolve into “their very own distinctive blueprint,” a metaphor for the method of discovering oneself and constructing an identification.
The shows from the band members, vivacious and in sync with the vibe, rhythms, and vocals, heighten the cinematic expertise, an invite into the realm of the track in addition to into this new journey of inventive expression that mirrors the group’s personal.
