The group LIGHTSUM (라잇썸) members Sangah, Chowon and Juhyeon have newly advanced as a unit.
LIGHTSUM (Sangah, Chowon, Nayoung, Hina, Juhyeon, Yoojung)'s first unit, Sangah, Chowon and Juhyeon, showcased another charm with the digital single released on the 15th, "아름답고도 아프구나 (Sangah, Chowon, Juhyeon)," establishing themselves as "Gen Z balladeers."
LIGHTSUM left a deep impression by interpreting BTOB's hit song "아름답고도 아프구나" lyrically while adding LIGHTSUM's own color. They received generous praise from senior singers, including the original artist Im Hyunsik of BTOB, Hui, Jo Kwon and Ha Sung-woon, succeeding in expanding their domain as "Gen Z balladeers."
In particular, reviews said this unit activity highlighted each member's individual colors. Leader Sangah added flavor to the ballad stage with an excellent low-tone rap, and the youngest member Juhyeon had an opportunity to reveal her outstanding singing ability that had been overshadowed by the "main dancer" position. Main vocalist Chowon fully displayed her qualities as a next-generation vocalist with delicate emotional expression and refreshing high notes.
The LIGHTSUM version of "아름답고도 아프구나" also achieved meaningful results. As of the 22nd it ranked No. 2 on YouTube's daily shorts chart, and on the 23rd it reached No. 16 on the rising music list, generating word of mouth. It also charted on major domestic music sites such as Melon and on iTunes Hong Kong and Thailand, as well as China Tencent Music charts.
The "아름답고도 아프구나" live clip also signaled longevity, debuting at No. 2 on YouTube's popular music video ranking on the 16th, the day after release, and steadily moving within the top 10 after release, making an impression.
Having expanded their broad musical spectrum through their first unit activities, attention is focused on what diverse activities LIGHTSUM will meet the public with in the future.
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