The group 8TURN depicted the intersection of youth's excitement and confusion with the explosive sound and dynamic performance of their new song.
8TURN (Jae-yoon, Myung-ho, Min-ho, Yoon-sung, Hae-min, Kyung-min, Yoon-kyu, Seung-heon) unveiled the stage of their new single 'Electric Heart: 찬란하게 빛날' (hereafter 'Electric Heart') released the same day during the 'M Countdown' on Mnet cable channel on the afternoon of the 21st.
After returning five months since their first single 'LEGGO' released last March and their debut world tour covering North America and Europe, this performance garnered strong interest as it was a long-awaited show for domestic fans.
On this day, 8TURN created a restrained mood with styling in pure white accented with lace and corset points on stage. Utilizing a large-scale group choreography with visual cohesion, they vividly highlighted the tension and immersion of the song.
Dynamic group choreography utilizing body lines and pathways across the stage, along with refreshing gestures, visually expressed youth's rise, synchronized with lyrics such as '찬란하게 빛나' and 'fly.'
Notably, the highlight of this performance was the 'Plug-in Heart' choreography. The gesture of shaping a heart with fingers and connecting it to a power source delivered a thrilling message as if the heart were electrified, just as the title suggests. This choreography was completed in collaboration with choreographer Choi Young-jun and Team Same, maximizing the stage's energy with captivating and intuitive movements combined with creative composition.
The stage direction also intriguingly matched the musical tension of 'Electric Heart.' The gradually rising sound over a dreamy texture, layered melodies over a dramatic beat evoked the heightened emotions of youth. The lyrical quality of the song combined with the solid performance vividly showcased 8TURN's unique youth narrative.
'Electric Heart' is the album that opens the first chapter of 8TURN's youth series, capturing not only the radiant moments but also the turmoil and confusion behind them. The titular track 'Electric Heart' embodies the overwhelming feeling that permeates like an electric current when one falls in love through a delicate dance-pop sound. The lyrics contain a narrative where the current 'me' intersects with the past 'me' who has gone through youth beyond time and space.
8TURN plans to continue activities for their second single 'Electric Heart: 찬란하게 빛날' through various music broadcasts and diverse content.
[Photo] Captured from the 'M Countdown' broadcast on Mnet.
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