A new song containing the positive energy of ARrC has been unveiled.
At 6 p.m. on the 16th, the third mini album 'HOPE' by ARrC (Andy, Choi Han, Doha, Hyunmin, Jibin, Kkien, Rioto) and the music video for the title track 'awesome' were released.
'HOPE' is an album that tells the story of 'hope', an emotion that becomes stronger through consolidation, inspired by the Canadian band Klaatu's 'HOPE', blooming even in the imperfect and repetitive realities of youth.
'Apocalypso', presented by ARrC through 'HOPE', combines apocalypse with Latin rhythms, embodying ARrC's unique musical attitude that cleverly unravels confusion and anxiety, carrying a generational message. ARrC's new attempt combines the spirit and rebellious attitude of golden era hip-hop with the sophisticated production mechanisms of K-pop, presenting the 'aesthetics of imperfection' in a K-pop scene that pursues perfection, and musically declaring that even failures and frustrations can be transformed into rhythm.
The youth portrayed by ARrC is not about a sweet first love, teenage wandering, or growing pains. They simply spread positive energy through 'awesome' that encourages people to laugh off even the minor frustrations and stress of everyday life.
The lyrics that appear from the beginning, "Even if the white hoodie gets dirty, awesome / Even if it turns green, awesome / Just laugh it off, it's no big deal," and, "When you're annoyed, straighten your crumpled face / Shout awesome together," closely reflect ARrC's intentions throughout the song.
ARrC comforts listeners, urging them not to be trapped by minor misfortunes, whether missing the bus right in front of them, being caught in the rain without an umbrella, losing one earphone, or breaking their phone. They remind, "It's already spilled water" and "just a few minutes that pass by", and that it's only a fleeting moment, urging, "Don't let it steal your day," and hearing ARrC's shout naturally eases any gloomy feelings.
This message resonates with the 'Lucky Biki' sentiment that has recently spread among MZs. Instead of being caught up in negative emotions, a healthy mindset that seeks to turn situations positively is blended into an addictive beat, offering pleasant reverberations.
The 'oriental pop' mood that stands out in the music video also captures attention. The music video for 'awesome' begins with the mysterious appearance of five goblins in masks. ARrC consists of members from five countries, including Korea, Brazil, Vietnam, Japan, and the United States. Thus, the music video draws motifs from various Asian shamanistic beliefs, including Korea's traditional 'goblin' and ' talisman'. It completes the unique mood of five monsters inspired by various countries' traditional masks, including Korea's Hahoe mask and others from Portugal and Indonesia.
Meanwhile, ARrC plans to continue their comeback activities, including music broadcasts, through the title track 'awesome.'
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