Global band hrtz.wav (Haatzwave) is making a comeback with their second mini album 'The Second Wave : MOMENTUM', promising more mature music and drawing anticipation. Interest is also growing in the development of Haatzwave drummer Hagiwa, who has attracted attention for a distinctive character and solid drumming skills since before debut.
Before debut, Hagiwa drew attention by showing his own color in videos of him playing drums while wearing a mask. Without revealing his face, age or original voice, he continued a distinctive worldview as "a 3-year-old born in Hagiwa world," while delivering intense drum performances behind the mask that provided a surprising charm. He later participated in the global band making project "Still Heart Club," where he made his mark with a quirky character and solid drumming skills, and after making the final debut lineup he announced a new start as Haatzwave's drummer.
Since debuting as Haatzwave, he has shown another charm by presenting various stages and content with the members. As the band's drummer, his powerful playing completes Haatzwave's energetic sound, and offstage he communicates with fans with playful and quirky antics, further solidifying his unique character. Adding solid skill and approachable charm to the distinctive worldview he had maintained since before debut, he has now established himself as a member who showcases Haatzwave's music and personality together.
A wide musical spectrum and surprising charm shown through various content are also Hagiwa's strengths. He demonstrates solid skill by playing drum covers across genres, from popular K-pop artists such as LE SSERAFIM, TWICE and Stray Kids to pop music by Bruno Mars and the legendary rock band The Ventures' "Hawaii Five-O." Not only does he reinterpret familiar songs in his own drumming style to create a different color from the original, but he also reveals the traits of a "trustworthy drummer" with delicate playing that freely adjusts intensity according to a song's mood.
Unlike his intense performances on stage, offstage he shows a quirky and cute charm. In vlogs he struggles to learn Korean, actively communicates with fans, and displays playful charm by taking on reels challenges with members. His friendly and entertaining persona, different from his onstage charisma, captures fans' attention.
Fans who have seen Hagiwa's various content, including cover videos and vlogs, have reacted with comments such as "genius drummer Hagiwa," "Is he a baby or a pro? He is good at everything," "Who knew such cuteness would be hidden behind Hagiwa's overwhelming performance," and "I want to immigrate to Hagiwa world." The coexistence of different charms in one character—from powerful drumming to a distinctive worldview and unexpectedly quirky, cute traits—leads to Hagiwa's differentiated appeal.
Hagiwa's range of activities has expanded to real live stages since Haatzwave's debut. About five months after debut, he was invited to perform at various domestic and international festivals, and by syncing with the members onstage he has increased the band's live competitiveness. In particular, Hagiwa's distinctive powerful drumming blends with guitar·bass·keyboard·vocals to become a core element that completes Haatzwave's energy-filled sound.
As the members' chemistry has solidified through various stages after debut and led to new music, Hagiwa is also expected to bolster the team with more developed drumming and performance in the second mini album 'The Second Wave : MOMENTUM'. With a singular character known as the "3-year-old drummer" and solid playing ability, there is already interest in what kind of synergy Hagiwa will create in Haatzwave's second wave.<
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