Singer Chuu announced her comeback with a lyrical and emotionally deep stage.
Chuu appeared on MBC M's 'Show! Champion' aired on the 23rd, where she revealed the stage for her third mini album 'Only Cry In the Rain' for the first time on a music program.
Chuu had a Q&A session with fans during a 'Came Out' interview with the MCs before her comeback stage. In a segment that was carried out in a friendly tone, as if with a friend, Chuu answered questions about the keywords and signals of the album, saying, "The keyword of the album is 'cuckoo.' The title track captures the emotions of youth, being honest with feelings on rainy days, similar to a cuckoo clock that rings at exactly the right time. I'll send you a cute signal of 'cuckoo'" as she showcased the cuckoo signal.
Chuu, who has challenged rapping for the first time in the track 'Kiss a Kitty,' said, "It's my favorite track, and I didn't have the confidence to rap, but I challenged myself," and performed live impromptu. She also talked about memories and routines on rainy days, saying, "Before recording the title track, I ran about 6 km along the Han River on a rainy day, and it was ecstatic and overwhelming. I felt like a protagonist in a drama, and there is a photo of me soaked that I posted on SNS. I also like to use bath salts on rainy days."
Chuu, who announced her comeback with 'Only Cry In the Rain,' stepped onto the stage with styling reminiscent of a school look. Captivating attention with a more mature visual, Chuu filled the stage with a lyrical and poignant emotional vocal performance and presented a variety of performances, creating a high-quality comeback stage.
Chuu created a stage that felt like watching a musical with her dancers. Integrating the previously introduced keywords 'clock' and 'cuckoo' into the performance, from movements mimicking the ticks of a clock to strong, addictive point choreography resembling a cuckoo's call. Especially during a key move where she shaped her fingers into eyes and tears, she captured attention with a detailed and poignant gesture.
Chuu's mini album 'Only Cry In the Rain' depicts a journey of facing the invisible things called 'memories' and 'emotions' and moving forward again. Reflecting on feelings that have been forgotten, singing about how they have shaped her present self, it encapsulated Chuu's lyrical inner self and the growth of her musical world.
The title track 'Only Cry In the Rain' conveys a message of comfort and courage to the youth of this era, who hide their emotions, saying, "It's okay to be honest about your feelings at least on rainy days." The poetic and emotional lyrics were contributed by the lyricist Seo Ji-eum, and the combination of Chuu's unique emotional vocals with dreamy synth-pop sounds based on new wave deeply captured the album's core emotions.
Meanwhile, Chuu is set to continue her activities for her mini album 'Only Cry In the Rain' through various broadcasts and content.
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