The group Koyote provided energy with their unique 'excitement.'
Koyote (Kim Jong-min, Shin Ji, Baek Ga) grants in MBC FM4U 'Hope Song at Noon with Kim Shin-young' (hereafter 'Hope Song at Noon'), which was broadcasted at noon on the 12th, captivated listeners with the experience and relaxed vibe of the longest-running co-ed group in Korea.
On this day, Koyote revealed behind-the-scenes stories from their meeting with the junior co-ed group All Day Project on the MBC entertainment program 'Omniscient Interfering View' (hereafter 'Omniscient View'). Kim Shin-young noted, "Seeing All Day Project on 'Omniscient View' reminded me of Koyote in my childhood," and suggested, "If Koyote were to cover a song as a seasonal song, 'Bingo' would be a good choice."
In response, Baek Ga recommended 'Good Good Time,' saying, "Although Kim Jong-min produced it, it ended up in the red, and no one has produced since," sharing some behind-the-scenes tidbits. Kim Jong-min mentioned 'Meeting,' while Shin Ji picked 'Pure Love,' continuing a diverse song selection talk. Kim Shin-young expressed excitement, saying, "It would be fun if the two groups swapped songs in this year's year-end program," anticipating a special collaboration.
Kim Shin-young also revealed her admiration for Koyote's new song 'Call Me,' saying, "I've listened to it multiple times." 'Call Me' is a new genre combining retro and EDM called 'RE-DM,' characterized by its catchy lyrics repeating over Koyote's unique minor emotional melody. She stated, "As soon as I heard the melody line, I knew it was a song by Cho Jun-young," and expressed envy at Shin Ji's remark that they collaborated for the first time in 27 years after 'Pure Love' and 'Heartbreak.' "My wish is also to receive a song from Cho Jun-young," Kim Shin-young noted, praising, "This style is trending these days, like BLACKPINK's 'Run Away,' and 'Call Me' is also very trendy."
Behind-the-scenes stories from the recording were also shared. Shin Ji mentioned, "Cho Jun-young said, 'You need to sing higher,' so I felt the high notes were high for me too," and added, "When I struggled with the high notes during the live performance, Kim Jong-min encouraged me, saying, 'This song is good because it's your voice.'" Kim Shin-young remarked, "It seems like Kim Jong-min and Baek Ga found the perfect parts as well," admiring the high completion level of the new song structure. She continued, "The music video turned out really well, so make sure to watch it," showing affection as a true fan.
Koyote heated up the studio with a live performance of 'Call Me,' providing excitement and energy to listeners during lunchtime. Regarding the national tour '2025 Koyote Festival National Tour: Excitement' set to open in September, Kim Jong-min revealed, "The colors have improved significantly," while Baek Ga confidently stated, "It will run for over three hours, so you can really enjoy it." Shin Ji added, "You can enjoy it until your voice gives out and you catch a cold," increasing expectations for the concert.
The new song 'Call Me,' released on the 6th, recorded number one on various music charts immediately after its release, proving Koyote's unwavering strength. Koyote plans to continue the excitement with the upcoming national tour '2025 Koyote Festival - Excitement' in September.
[Photo] Shin Ji's SNS, visible radio capture.
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