In a cutthroat industry like K-pop, it’s not every time that we get to see idols get several chances in making their dreams come true. And LOOSSEMBLE, a group formed of LOONA members, is aware of that. Which is why, they couldn’t help but be emotional as they look back at their fresh start.
On September 15, quintet made its official debut as they presented their new music with a self-titled album. A month after their debut, Hyunjin, Yeojin, Vivi, Go Won, and Hyeju, held a press event at Ilchi Art Hall in Seoul to open up about their new beginning.
[📷]
231010
Loossemble 1st Mini Album
[Loossemble] FAN SHOWCASE#끝나지않은루셈블의꿈크루가함께할게 🌙⭐#루셈블 #Loossemble#Sensitive pic.twitter.com/tZJmYroSTG— Loossemble (@Loossemble_twt) October 10, 2023
According to Korean media, Go Won stated: “Embarking on this new journey was quite daunting for me. However, after numerous discussions with my fellow members, we realized our shared desire to accomplish more, reconnect with our fans and rekindle the excitement. Furthermore, she explained that this sparked a desire in them to “wholly embrace this re-debut.”
Meanwhile, Yeojin couldn’t help but share the group’s goals for the future. “We want to win a No. 1 trophy on a weekly music show, break existing records and more,” she said. As for Hyunjin, LOOSSEMBLE’s leader, she has bigger dreams for the group. “I also want our song to land on Billboard’s Hot 100 chart,” she mentioned.
[PRESS] 231010 #LOOSSEMBLE media showcase photos#루셈블 pic.twitter.com/wST21kTLBj
— LOONA Press 🗞 (@loonapress) October 10, 2023
Moreover, Vivi also concisely answered that she was half nervous and half excited to re-debut.
While the other members’ answers were more positive, Hyeju became candid with her response. “I was actually quite hesitant and worried about starting again,” she uttered with honesty. However, Hyeju revealed that it was the fans who cleared her doubts. “We are here together with the goal to meet our fans once again and to march forward together,” she added.
From LOONA to LOOSSEMBLE
The debut of LOOSSEMBLE comes months after their exhaustive legal battle with LOONA’s agency, Blockberry Creative.
Originally an 11-member group, LOONA has suspended their exclusive contracts with Blockberry Creatives citing unfair contract terms as their basis. After winning their lawsuit against the agency, Hyunjin, Yeojin, Vivi, Go Won, and Hyeju found a new home under CTDENM.
According to CTDENM, the name LOOSSEMBLE stands for LOONA Assemble, referring to the quintet coming together as one.
Putting behind their struggles in the past, the girl group started afresh with a self-titled album consisting of eight songs including the title track “Sensitive.” Said album also has six other songs, and the English version of its title track.
As proof of their solid fanbase, their debut album was warmly received by K-pop fans. In the first week of its release, LOOSSEMBLE sold over 75,000 copies, marking a good start for the girl group.
Featured image: The members pose for the concept photo of their debut mini-album. Credit: Twitter/LOOSSEMBLE