The band Latency (LATENCY) revealed the reason for its unique member composition.
Latency (Heeyeon, ZZONE, Hyunjin, Haeun, Semi) held a showcase for their first album LATE O'CLOCK at the Shocking K-Pop Center in Sangam-dong, Mapo District, Seoul on the 18th.
Along with the pre-release single 'It was love', Latency, whose shocking member combination and musical transformation provided a fresh stimulus, is a band formed by members who gained stage experience through different girl group activities. ZZONE, Haeun, and Semi were active with Signature, Hyunjin was active with LOONA and Russemble, and Heeyeon, already famous for her genius playing ability, joined as the hidden card to complete the final puzzle.
Attention is drawn to the fact that Signature alumni ZZONE, Haeun and Semi and former LOONA and Russemble member Hyunjin have come together.
ZZONE said, "At first, when I released a solo song I connected with the CEO, and since they were preparing a band they suggested I be the vocalist. I knew friends who were more passionate about music than about being vocalists, so I thought if we did it together there would be good synergy, so I recommended Haeun and Semi, and later I had trained with Hyunjin as a trainee. I remembered hearing that she had enjoyed playing drums 10 years ago, and since she was a free agent and visually great, I contacted her right away and we united our intentions."
Haeun said, "I could not help but feel pressure because it was a band. When I was offered the band, I wanted to do it more because it was a band. I like band music and went to many concerts, and I also played second piano in a CCM band. I enjoyed how the piano could transform every time its timbre changed, and when a friend I like suggested the band, ZZONE brought out a dream I had not found."
Semi said, "Except for Heeyeon, the four of us were almost beginners with instruments. We practiced whenever we had time. We practiced when we met and individually, and when we rehearsed together Heeyeon gave feedback and we were able to match well." Heeyeon said, "The members have been active for a long time so they had musical knowledge and we were able to synchronize quickly. I was originally a classical major and used to do solo performances for an hour, which was often lonely. Practicing together and performing on stage allows me to emit more musical energy."
Given that the band comes out at a time when girl bands are the trend, what mindset do they have? Haeun said, "We consider the worried and concerned views about us to be a form of interest. We are grateful even for that attention, and since we are composed of beginners and idols who used to do K-pop music, it's natural that people may worry. There is no way to prove it other than through practice, but I think to change negative perceptions we must approach it with a learning attitude."
Latency's first mini album LATE O'CLOCK will be released through various music sites at 6 p.m. that day.
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