On October 19, the groupŌĆÖs special album ; [Semicolon] and the music video for the title track ŌĆ£HOME;RUNŌĆØ will be released. As SEVENTEEN surpassed 1.1 million pre-orders with the new album following their previous album Heng:gar├”, expectations are rising rapidly if the group can set a new record as a double million-seller. ; [Semicolon] delivers a shout of hope that gives warm comfort, support, and sympathy to all youth that have to run nonstop with a more mature and positive message of ŌĆ£LetŌĆÖs take a break and enjoy the feast of youth.ŌĆØ The members participated in the albumŌĆÖs work to draw a more empathetic and realistic image of youth. The title track ŌĆ£HOME;RUNŌĆØ is a song that cheers the infinite growth of youth who are struggling through the present era with a cheerful and swing genre-based retro sound. SEVENTEEN told stories about the upcoming album through their label. ┬Ā Q1. How do you feel about your comeback after 4 months? Vernon: I am filled with emotions and really excited. We worked hard on it, so I hope you look forward to it and show a lot of your love. Seungkwan: I worked with the members with excitement and joy, and I hope that good energy can be delivered to the listeners. ┬Ā Q2. Please introduce your new album and the title song. Jeonghan: We expressed this album in semicolon in the hope that it will provide a short time for youth to catch their breath. Woozi: This album presents various genres of music, including swing, retro-funk, Latin, and bossa nova, so I hope that more people will be able to sympathize and enjoy it. Wonwoo: The title track ŌĆ£HOME;RUNŌĆØ is based on the swing genre, and itŌĆÖs a song that sends messages like ŌĆ£passion of youthŌĆØ and ŌĆ£you can rest for a while.ŌĆØ I hope it gives you warm comfort and empathy. Q3. WhatŌĆÖs the key point of your new album? Hoshi: WeŌĆÖve always been growing and developing, working hard in our place. As always, I hope you pay attention to good music and great performances. The8: The story of youth and the overall concept of retro are expressed in various personalities of the mix sub-units, so you will be able to feel different charms from the existing sub-units. Mingyu: SEVENTEEN always takes on new challenges. I think the public will be able to feel that in this album as well. ┬Ā Q4. Any words to CARATs who have always been the rock for SEVENTEEN? Joshua: CARATs who are so supportive and constantly giving love! IŌĆÖll become a singer who always tries hard to show you great performances and good music. Jun: Thank you so much to CARATs, who always give us strength, and I will work harder to become a proud member of SEVENTEEN. Dino: Thank you CARATs for always supporting and loving SEVENTEEN. I will do my best to give you happy memories with this promotion. ┬Ā Source (1)
