Group STAYC has postponed the release of comeback content to mourn the late Hwi-seong.

STAYC (Soo-min, Si-eun, Aisa, Se-eun, Yoon, Jae-yi) will release their fifth single 'S' and the music video for the title track 'BEBE' on various music sites at 6 p.m. on the 18th.

STAYC's comeback is approximately five months after their digital single '...!' released on Oct. 30 of last year. Debuting in November 2020, STAYC has grown into a representative girl group of the fourth generation, receiving much love for their unique vibrant charm 'Teen Fresh,' and has released hit songs such as 'SO BAD,' 'ASAP,' 'Color Glasses,' 'RUN 2 U,' 'Beautiful Monster,' 'Teddy Bear,' 'Bubble,' 'Cheeky Icy Thang,' and 'GPT.'

The fifth single 'S', which will be released on this day, is an album that reflects the new direction STAYC aims to pursue, and as can be seen from the album name, it promises the best S-class comeback. Through the title track 'BEBE,' STAYC will deliver challenges and changes, showcasing a broad musical spectrum while providing a strong impact to global fans.

Q. What are your thoughts ahead of your comeback?

Soo-min: As this is our fifth single, we included aspects that have not been shown by existing STAYC. I hope people will realize, 'STAYC can do this too,' and I would like this to become part of STAYC's repertoire.

Si-eun: As I recall the preparation process for the album, I feel, 'We are making a comeback,' and my heart is racing. I hope that since we prepared so hard, people will love it, and I hope they will be surprised by STAYC's new image.

Aisa: I hope people will acknowledge our new attempts, and I wish for 'BEBE' to be loved so that it flows from many places.

Se-eun: I have many worries about taking on new challenges and am also nervous, but I hope people will like it. I hope they will see our new appearances beautifully.

Yoon: We have made changes, and I hope people will view our new look positively while we prepare.

Jae-yi: I'm happy to be able to make a comeback with a good song, and I hope a beautiful page of STAYC will be created.

Q. The teaser released ahead of your comeback was surprising, right?

Soo-min: I had many concerns because of the bold outfits, but I trusted the people from the company. Since I had never tried such a concept before, I tried to blend in without awkwardness, and I kept telling myself, 'I need to do better.' It was fun to do it.

Se-eun: I was quite worried seeing the concept, but the company representatives understood our concerns and explained everything well. They told us, 'We will make sure the things you worry about won't come out,' and 'You can trust us, we will definitely make you amazed,' so we believed and followed them. We were also pleased that the results came out even better than we thought.

Yoon: I referenced the fashion magazine for the 2025 film, and I thought we should be able to adapt well to any outfit, so I prepared accordingly. I worked hard to create a perfect appearance.

Q. You postponed the comeback teaser release schedule to mourn the late Hwi-seong, right?

Aisa: I thought it was definitely the right thing to do. It’s just the promotion that has been postponed; our comeback is not delayed, so I didn’t think showing the content was an urgent problem.

Yoon: As someone working in the entertainment industry, I feel a huge sense of loss and empathy. I was heartbroken upon hearing the news. Therefore, I thought it would be better to pause for a moment to pay our respects rather than push forward with our desires during such times. I also hope many entertainers can continue their activities while maintaining their mental health.

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