The group LE SSERAFIM delivered a performance on the new song's stage that you couldn't take your eyes off.
On the 24th LE SSERAFIM (Kim Chaewon, Sakura, Heo Yunjin, Kazuha, Hong Eunchae) appeared on KBS2 MUSIC BANK and unveiled the lead single "CELEBRATION" from their second full album for the first time. Before the stage that day, LE SSERAFIM said, "We have returned with an exciting song and we hope you will play with us," expressing their feelings about the comeback after about six months. They went on to explain the choreography point, saying, "You can dance more excitedly and freely than anyone else."
Under intense red lighting, when LE SSERAFIM appeared the enthusiastic cheers of the audience at the venue were conveyed intact even beyond the TV screen. The five members then captured attention with flexible tempo control and a variety of facial expressions. Especially during the dance break section, they emitted intense energy by relentlessly shaking their arms and heads. Until the song ended, everyone on stage kept moving their bodies and did not end the party. The contemporary dancers who shared the stage helped convey the song's emotion more richly.
This performance was not limited to a specific genre and intuitively showed the message of the lead single and the full album "PUREFLOW" pt.1 in which this song will be included. It was impressive that the attitude of moving forward despite fear and resilience were expressed through artistic movement. At the beginning the five members show individual vulnerability through different movements, but gradually everyone connects and draws a flow of moving forward together.
"CELEBRATION," released at 1 p.m. on the 24th, entered iTunes' "Top Songs" charts in 25 countries/regions including Hong Kong (No. 3), Japan (No. 11) and the U.S. (No. 72) as of 8 a.m. on the 25th. In particular it topped the chart in Thailand. It was also ranked 23rd on the "Worldwide iTunes Song Chart" dated the 24th. It was the highest ranking among K-pop girl groups that day.
Meanwhile LE SSERAFIM will continue promotions for "CELEBRATION" today (the 25th) on MBC Show! Music Core and on the 26th on SBS Inkigayo ON THE GO. The second full album "PUREFLOW" pt.1 will be officially released on May 22. The album depicts the changes and growth the five members experienced after learning fear.
[Photo] KBS2 MUSIC BANK screen capture
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