SEVENTEEN’s S.Coups x Mingyu Talk ‘BUZZ VIBES’ Mini Album: ‘This Is an Album That’s Really United States’

SEVENTEEN is now among K-pop’s most effective groups. Throughout their student days, the 13 members trained together in a confined studio– often clashing, often supporting one another– before lastly debuting as a combined group in Might 2015. To guarantee that each member’s specific appeal might shine, they embraced an unique three-unit structure: the Singing Group (Woozi, Jeonghan, Joshua, DK, Seungkwan), the Hip-Hop Group (S.Coups, Wonwoo, Mingyu, Vernon), and the Efficiency Group (Hoshi, Jun, The8, Dino)..

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Naturally, what constantly preceded was SEVENTEEN’s team effort as 13 members. However it’s indisputable that the Efficiency Group, in charge of the group’s choreography and phase existence, the Singing Group, led by manufacturer Woozi and bring the tunes of SEVENTEEN’s tunes, and the Hip-Hop Group, including a free-spirited ambiance, are what make SEVENTEEN such a vibrant group..

SEVENTEEN have actually likewise pursued significant system tasks. The three-member system BSS launched 2 single albums, while Hoshi X Woozi– leaders of the Efficiency and Vocal Teams– dropped their very first single album BEAM previously this year and effectively finished up a fan performance trip. On Sept. 29, the Hip-Hop Group’s S.Coups and Mingyu released their brand-new system, CxM, injecting a fresh burst of energy into the group’s developing story.

” The entire procedure of making this album itself was really pleasurable. Instead of attempting to dress it up, our greatest objective was to truthfully record the sort of music the 2 people might develop together,” stated S.Coups. Mingyu included, “S.Coups and I are alike because we both wish to share our tastes in an uncomplicated and natural method. That side people naturally came through in this album too.” With both 2 in total arrangement on wishing to provide themselves as they are– without decoration– their very first mini album BUZZ VIBES comes loaded with 6 tracks that show their unfiltered chemistry.

Including Philadelphia-born singer-songwriter Lay Bankz on the title track “5, 4, 3 (Pretty lady) (task. Lay Bankz),” which inserts Roy Orbison’s vintage pop timeless “Oh, Pretty Female,” comes as not a surprise. SEVENTEEN have actually formerly worked together with a varied lineup of international artists, consisting of Pink Sweat$, DJ Khaled, Anne-Marie, and Pharrell Williams, showing their convenience with crossing global limits. Mingyu includes, “It wasn’t about targeting abroad listeners. We just wished to develop music that everybody might take pleasure in, without language barriers.”

Considering that breaking onto the Signboard 200 for the very first time with their 8th mini album Your Option in 2021, SEVENTEEN have actually continued to acquire turning points. In 2024, they were bestowed the Leading K-pop Exploring Artist award at the Signboard Music Awards (BBMAs), and their 10th-anniversary release DELIGHTED BURSTDAY, dropped in Might, invested 3 successive weeks on the Signboard 200. Their 10th mini album, FML, launched in 2023, offered an incredible 6.2 million copies, making it the year’s very popular album on the planet..

Having actually easily filled arenas in both South Korea and Japan and caught fans throughout Asia and The United States And Canada, SEVENTEEN likewise made their mark in Europe in 2015, carrying out on the primary phases at the Glastonbury Celebration in the UK and Lollapalooza Berlin. With accomplishments like these, one can’t assist however question: exists anywhere left for SEVENTEEN to go however up?

” Beyond the satisfaction of the innovative procedure, our desire to keep progressing and growing as SEVENTEEN stays strong,” S.Coups discusses. “I think this CxM activity is quite an extension of the group’s journey– one that includes a lot more color and musical depth to SEVENTEEN’s spectrum.” If his words are any sign, it’s clear the duo has no objective of decreasing. However today, it’s the best minute to show up the music and dance– and BUZZ VIBES is precisely that sort of album.

S.COUPS

On September 29, you and Mingyu launched the very first small album, BUZZ VIBES As a member of SEVENTEEN, you have actually showcased different mixes before however this is your very first time formally launching a full-fledged album as a duo. What sort of synergy do you believe you and Mingyu can best highlight together?

Not just do Mingyu and I click musically, however we likewise share comparable tastes in design, physical fitness, and other locations, so we frequently discussed attempting a system together one day. Ultimately, the timing lined up, and we had the ability to dive into this job in earnest. Considering that this album was produced based upon our own musical choices, with tunes thoroughly picked to fit the total circulation, we feel a deep accessory to it. We really hope many individuals can feel and take pleasure in the very same ‘AMBIANCE’ that we do.

The album consists of an overall of 6 tracks, with BUMZU– who has actually been with SEVENTEEN considering that launching– likewise taking part in the production. Which track was the most convenient to deal with or the most significant obstacle?

It’s difficult to make that contrast considering that each tune brings its own memories. However if I needed to pick the one that feels the most significant to me personally, it would certainly be the title track, “5, 4, 3 (Pretty Female) (task. Lay Bankz)”.

The motivation behind “5, 4, 3 (Pretty Female) (task. Lay Bankz)” traces back to Roy Orbison’s 1964 timeless “Oh, Pretty Female”. With 2 members of SEVENTEEN’s hip-hop system handling a rock ‘n’ roll track, it naturally moves the expectations for the whole album. How did you decide?

We wished to develop a tune that anybody might take pleasure in throughout generations, so after much idea, we picked this technique. We visualized today’s generation reinterpreting the music our moms and dads enjoyed. In the end, we’re truly pleased– it seems like a classic pop tune completely blended with our own energy.

The album title BUZZ VIBES evokes the intense, rejuvenating energy you have actually revealed before with system tasks like “Check-In” and “What’s Great.” What’s your individual ‘AMBIANCE’ like nowadays?

Making this album was such a pleasurable procedure, and I truly wished to share that sensation in the most natural method. We didn’t attempt to exaggerate anything– we simply concentrated on being sincere and making music that really shows the 2 people in the meantime. At the very same time, I still have the very same drive to keep growing as part of SEVENTEEN. For me, this system activity seems like another action in broadening SEVENTEEN’s colors and revealing an even broader series of music..

Among the tracks, “Young Again,” feels particularly emotional simply from the title. For you, S.Coups, what’s something you never ever wish to lose no matter just how much time passes?

Youth. Individuals frequently think about youth as a specific phase in life. However after investing my whole twenties as part of SEVENTEEN, I have actually pertained to recognize that youth isn’t about age. As long as you take pleasure in each minute easily and completely– even the ones that will never ever return– you can bring that sense of youth into your forties, fifties, and beyond. And obviously, I ‘d wish to keep sharing that with the SEVENTEEN members too.

For SEVENTEEN’s 10th anniversary, you launched your very first solo track “Jungle (S.COUPS Solo)” on the album DELIGHTED BURSTDAY Through dealing with your very first solo track, did you find anything brand-new about yourself?

I would not state I found something new, however I certainly recognized something all over once again: “Wow, I truly like being on phase!” (laughs) While dealing with the tune, I kept capturing myself considering how I might bring it to life on phase– how I might reveal my truest self up there. When I lastly performed it for the very first time at a show, I felt so pleased and happy since the efficiency ended up simply the method I had actually envisioned it.

The very first live efficiency of “Jungle (S.COUPS Solo)” happened on September 13 and 14 throughout the SEVENTEEN WORLD TRIP [NEW_], in front of 10s of countless fans. The action was extremely passionate. This was likewise SEVENTEEN’s very first performance phase with simply the 9 members carrying out together, without those presently serving or ready to get. What was that experience like?

Carrying out as 9 on such an enormous phase, and revealing “Jungle (S.COUPS Solo)” for the very first time, obviously featured its pressures. However that uneasiness just lasts till we begin preparing. As soon as we’re on phase, the fans’ energy raises us naturally– it moves us to perform our finest. Whenever we launch a brand-new album or handle a brand-new obstacle, I feel that very same decision to return the love and heat we show our fans.

If the alien animals Kuute and Mante, who appeared in the album trailer concerned Seoul, what’s the top place you ‘d wish to reveal them?

It does not need to be Seoul, really– it would need to be a SEVENTEEN performance! Kuute and Mante are good friends who charge their energy through music and interaction, and the performance phase is the best location where all of that comes to life.