GOT7 member Mark raised expectations for his musical journey this second half of the year by announcing a new song.
Mark released the second pre-release single 'hold still' at 1 a.m. on the 15th, ahead of the release of his new EP later this year.
'Hold still' is a piece in which Mark participated in co-writing and co-composing, representing another important narrative introduced ahead of the EP release. Mark captured the nuances of separation, timing, and lingering emotions in 'hold still.'
Earlier in May, Mark announced the beginning of his new musical journey by showcasing a romantic alternative pop sound and deepened emotions through his first pre-release single 'High As You.' The song received enthusiastic responses from global fans, demonstrating Mark's matured performance abilities and artistic growth.
Continuing with 'hold still,' Mark depicted the psychology of standing on the boundary of not being able to completely forget or fully hold onto someone. The addictive hook and intricate lyrics expanded the narrative of his previous single. Amidst everything changing around him, 'hold still' expresses the experience of being left alone in place, creating lingering echoes in the listener's heart.
The music video, premiered on the same day, visually completed the emotions of the song. In the video, Mark provided dramatic immersion through restrained performance and emotional acting, once again proving his presence as an artist who bridges music and visuals. Notably, scenes unfolding from Mark's perspective left a strong impression, and the sensory color direction contrasting with the minimal set effectively captured the tension and space present in 'hold still.'
Mark, who debuted in 2014 as a member of GOT7, is gaining global attention as an alternative pop artist while expanding his influence in the fashion industry. Having signed a management contract with Transparent Arts, Mark is making a fresh start and showcasing diverse activities based on his solid global fandom.
The second pre-release single 'hold still' provides a glimpse into the direction of the upcoming EP. Through this song, Mark will convey a multi-layered story that penetrates themes of separation, love, and timing while establishing an original worldview that combines music and visuals. As a result, fans worldwide are focusing on Mark's musical journey that will follow 'hold still.'
Meanwhile, Mark's second pre-release single 'hold still' was released on various online music sites starting at 1 a.m. on the 15th, and the music video can be viewed on Mark's official YouTube channel.
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