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Sweetie however Saltie—does it make you consider your favorite snack? It’s also the summer season anthem of the Ok-pop lady group, Cignature. The group makes its comeback on the music scene with its fifth mini album, Sweetie however Saltie, which captures the essence of summer season. Reflecting on their journey and the joys of falling in love, their newest album consists of 4 new songs and their first English single, I Like I Like. (Additionally Learn | Ok-pop boy band EVNNE on their world tour and being followers of Arijit Singh and Jasleen Royal’s Heeriye)
In an unique dialog with The Hindustan Instances, Cignature chats about all issues candy but saltie.
Congratulations, Cignature I really like the title Sweetie however Saltie. Is that how you’ll outline your music as nicely?
DOHEE: Similar to candy and salty flavours are utterly totally different from one another, the songs on this album even have a wide range of vibes, so sure, I want to outline them as candy however salty.
SELINE: Though it’s an album that accommodates the umbrella theme of affection, the temper of every track is all totally different, which is why it will be good to outline it as candy and salty!
That is your fifth EP as nicely, do you are feeling your music and strategy have modified over the previous 4 years since your debut?
JEEWON: After we debuted, we made music with fuller beats and stronger vocals, however now we’re making softer and sweeter music. Additionally, our ardour for music has solely grown stronger so all of the members take part actively in additional points of Cignature’s music. Shifting ahead, we’d prefer to proceed making Cignature’s personal albums.
SEMI: As I put together for the album, I am making an attempt to specific our music extra successfully. Once I strategy a track, I attempt to perceive the lyrics nicely and deal with expressing my emotions concerning the track.
Inform me a bit about Sweetie and Saltie, and the way totally different are they out of your earlier albums?
CHLOE: This album accommodates women’ sincere love tales. The candy and salty feelings while you’re in love are expressed by way of three tracks. Additionally, an English monitor, I like I like (Eng ver.), is included in our album for the primary time!
CHAESOL: The most important distinction is that we launched an English monitor for the primary time, and we additionally included an emotional monitor titled Melody that expresses our sincerity about music!
You additionally want your listeners to search out luck and love this summer season. What does Summer time imply for Cignature? Any summer season reminiscence you wish to share?
SELINE: Summer time marks the midway by way of a 12 months, so for me, it is a season that evokes the thought of how helpful I can spend the remaining half of the 12 months. Ever since I used to be younger, I at all times went to the ocean in summer season, and I’ve fond reminiscences of smelling and having fun with the salty sea breeze.
CHAESOL: My birthday is in summer season, and I used to be born within the hottest time of summer season! I believe that is why I am trying ahead to summer season much more. (Laughs) It is my favorite season as a result of there are such a lot of comfortable reminiscences round my birthday.
Prior to now 4 years what has been your greatest problem and your greatest achievement?
CHLOE: For me, the lengthy hiatus after our debut was probably the most tough time. As I had extra ideas and issues, I typically apprehensive concerning the future. Nonetheless, I spent that point practising with my members and labored onerous for the following comeback. We obtained the Rising Star Award a number of instances, and people moments have been probably the most satisfying.
SEMI: Truthfully, our music video filming for Poongdung was difficult for me. We filmed a music video in Portugal, however our baggage was misplaced and we needed to movie the music video with out the outfits or props we had ready. Whereas filming, I saved worrying about how the ultimate outcome would prove. Ultimately, I used to be proud and comfortable to see how nicely the ultimate music video appeared.
As performers and public figures how do you strike the stability in sustaining your individuality over and above being artists?
JEEWON: Initially, I separated every persona in accordance with my position, but it surely was tough to discover a stability between them. Lately, I’m looking for stability whereas sustaining my individuality as one essence.
DOHEE: I attempt to assume otherwise once I’m working and once I’m not working. For instance, if I really feel a little bit emotional in someday, I attempt to assume extra rationally once I’m working.
When was the second you realised you have been well-known?
SEMI: I believe I really feel that method each time I see my followers. Each time I notice their love and assist, I believe, ‘Oh, there are such a lot of individuals who love me! I have to work more durable.’ It additionally makes me notice that I’m a public determine.
DOHEE: I notice that I’m a star once I hear our followers’ loud cheers from the stage, and when an individual whom I’ve by no means met sends cheers for me.
In a rapidly shifting world and calls for how does one keep related?
CHAESOL: I believe we’re steadily transferring ahead with our tempo and color. We’re discovering methods to make our distinctive colors extra vivid by absorbing issues that stimulate us by way of altering instances.
SELINE: It’s essential to search out out what we are able to do finest reasonably than swiftly following tendencies. Additionally, I imagine strengthening our inside selves to share every thing that Cignature has created since our debut with its unique worth is crucial.
Do you are feeling Ok Pop has change into extra aggressive because you made your debut?
CHLOE: I believe it is getting extra intense. As there are various cool teams, it appears tough to seize the general public’s consideration with out dropping our distinctive shade. Nevertheless, we’ll work more durable to be beloved by the general public with our colors.
JEEWON: After we debuted, the Covid-19 pandemic began and the restrictions solely allowed us to fulfill our followers on-line. Again then, everybody was enduring a tough time collectively reasonably than having fierce competitors. Certainly, there’s competitors, but it surely gives a constructive motivation for us all to work more durable.
What makes Ok-pop totally different from different genres?
CHLOE: Among the many many the explanation why Ok-pop is beloved, I believe crucial elements are the spectacular performances and visuals. To realize loads of consideration from the general public, many components ought to work nicely collectively, together with dance abilities, vocals, ideas, and choreography.
DOHEE: I additionally assume that the grand efficiency by many members in a single group and the visible that goes nicely with the efficiency and track are the particular elements of Ok-pop.
Any plans to go to India? Do you want Indian music and choreography? Are there any Indian actors or artists you want?
CHAESOL: I noticed Indian films once I was at school and received involved in them. Sooner or later, I want to meet Indian followers in individual, carry out for them, and talk with them.
JEEWON: We love Indian music as a lot as India loves Ok-pop. I particularly just like the distinctive vocal colors of Indian artists. I wish to go to India, a rustic with lovely tradition and surroundings.
