Global band hrtz.wav (Haatz Wave) is drawing attention ahead of its debut with concept photos that intuitively capture kitschy youthful energy and the team's narrative.
Kakao Entertainment (co-CEOs Kwon Gi-su, Jang Yoon-joong) on the 24th at 12 a.m. released the second concept photo for the first mini album "The First Wave (더 퍼스트 웨이브)" on hrtz.wav (Haatz Wave)'s official social media. Each photo and video released unravels the band's narrative as a "youth band" through stylish visuals, drawing enthusiastic responses from fans.
The concept photos released this time are characterized by using the members' gazes and compositions to capture the "beginning as a band" and the "energy of youth." In the group cut, members with different personalities and styles look in the same direction, revealing both the tension and conviction of a team just at the starting line. Especially, while each member's individuality is clearly shown, their naturally united appearance as one team symbolically demonstrates the band sound and teamwork hrtz.wav (Haatz Wave) will create.
Street-mood styling and contrasting colors intersect the boundaries of reality and unreality to complete hrtz.wav (Haatz Wave)'s unique visual identity. Departing from stereotypical band images, the combination of stylish direction and narrative more vividly imprints the concept the team will present.
Each member's character is clearly revealed even in the individual concept photos. Yoon Young-jun conveys rhythmic energy with free styling; Rian anchors the center with a clean yet attention-grabbing atmosphere. Dane shows a strong presence with restrained expressions and physicality, K-Ten adds a twist of charm within a sensuous mood. Hagiwa, through a signature mask, positions himself as the most alien yet symbolic character within the team, raising the concept's completeness.
By organically linking group and individual cuts, these concept photos show that hrtz.wav is a team that builds a world and narrative beyond being a simple "visual band." Expectations are growing about how the debut album "The First Wave" will expand into a musical wave.
hrtz.wav (Haatz Wave) is a global rookie band composed of Yoon Young-jun (keyboard), Rian (vocal), Dane (bass), K-Ten (guitar) and Hagiwa (drums), who each claimed first place by position on Mnet's "Steel Heart Club," and the band has been rapidly expanding its fandom even before debut. "The First Wave" is an album that captures hrtz.wav (Haatz Wave)'s powerful first wave. The five members, based on outstanding skills and solid teamwork, have signaled the opening of an iconic musical world, raising expectations for the musical wave that will expand through the debut album.
hrtz.wav (Haatz Wave) will officially release the debut album "The First Wave" on April 8 at 6 p.m. online and offline. Later that day at 8 p.m., they will hold a debut fan showcase at the Culture Depot performance hall in Mapo-gu, Seoul, and plan to demonstrate differentiated live performance capabilities as a groundbreaking debut stage for rookies.
[Photo] Provided by Kakao Entertainment
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