LE SSERAFIM Presents Brave Debut Through 'FEARLESS'

LE SSERAFIM presents a bold debut through "FEARLESS". (ANTARA/HO/instagram @le_sserafim)

JAKARTA - LE SSERAFIM, the first female idol group created by HYBE and Source Music, made a bold debut with their mini album titled FEARLESS, which is also the title track of the album.

The group consists of two former IZ*ONE members namely Sakura and Kim Chaewon, contestant from the "Produce 48" event Huh Yunjin, and three new faces namely Kim Garam, Hong Eunchae, and Kazuha.

LE SSERAFIM explained that their group name was chosen directly by Bang Si Hyuk, the founder of HYBE. LE SSERAFIM is an anagram of "I'M FEARLESS" which the group hopes will carry the same attitude with its bold meaning.

In their debut, LE SSERAFIM performed "FEARLESS" as a fun pop song with groovy beats accentuated by bold bass strokes.

The lyrics of the debut song of the group of six young women also describe how one must dare to move forward into the future without thinking about the past.

Bang Si Hyuk is also known to be directly involved in writing and making this song.

For Huh Yunjin who has tasted the idol world through "Produce 48", the name LE SSERAFIM itself is very deep.

"My first thought was, 'This is so luxurious.' It was very interesting and touching. I remember having goosebumps all over my body and crying that day," he said.

Then for Sakura who had been an idol before, she admitted that there was indeed pressure when she would debut with her new group at this time.

However, he is grateful because behind the pressure, many also provide support from both the production team and the fans.

"To be honest, I think it would be a lie to say that there was no pressure. While there is pressure, on the other hand, I thank you for all the attention. The members and the production team said 'Let's do what we can instead of being self-conscious from other people's stares' and 'Let's show them (we) are,'” said Sakura.

LE SSERAFIM's debut album "FEARLESS" includes the title track of the same name as well as four b-sides. Although this is their first album, two members Kim Chaewon and Huh Yunjin are credited as lyricists for the song No. 3 “Blue Flames.”

Kim Chaewon also spoke about his role as a leader in LE SSERAFIM which he said was a place to train himself to take on extraordinary responsibilities.

“At first, we thought it would be okay to promote without a leader, but then we decided that we needed him for smooth communication with our agency. After discussing, I finally took on the role of the leader. Nothing is difficult. My members follow me well. I'm getting more responsibilities than before and I'm grateful to have a good experience with this team," said Kim Chaewon.

Lastly, the group talked about the nickname they would like LE SSERAFIM to have. Kim Chaewon commented, “Many people are grateful to call us 'a team from a different class' so I want to become a team that deserves it.”

Hong Eunchae then added, “LE SSERAFIM is a group that shows who we really are through songs and performances. I think it would be great if I heard from someone, 'I want to be like that.' I want to become a group that offers a positive influence through honest music.”