Welcome back #SoundLovers! We had the pleasure of catching up with the members of Catch The Young as they talked about their latest comeback, Voyager, and the progress of their previously mentioned goals!
When we first met the members, they had just freshly debuted, and were holding their first concert since debut -- Santa The Young. We were able to talk about their passion for creating a sound that they felt embodies the group and their debut song, "YOUTH!!!" Now with their latest comeback, "Voyager," the group is continuing their trend of fusing different sounds to create their version of youth in each unique message they want to portray to fans. With "FRAGEMENTS OF YOUTH," Sani said it best,
"By incorporating the theme of "youth" in our music, we aim to connect with people of all ages, providing a source of empathy and strength through shared memories and experiences of the past and present."
"FRAGMENTS OF ODYSSEY" is no different. Catch the Young continues to "...encompass various elements of the youth pop-rock genre and showcase the colors and strengths of Catch The Young compared to the debut album." Catch The Young's showcased their growth as they take us on a youthful and emotion-filled journey where "Sentimental Journey," portrays the youthful spirit felt when starting something without fear, "Voyager" and "Always Forever," captures their light-hearted 'pop' element as they express their desire to interact with fans, "About Us," portrays hope, "Light on Me (1101)," offers comfort and courage while encompassing the desire to understand and be understood, and "The Legend," embodies the essence of 'rock' with the portrayal of a fiery spirit that burns brightly and then fading away.
The members also took a moment to talk about the progress of the goals they set before themselves at the end of 2023.
Kihoon mentioned that he wanted to try dance and acting.
Kihoon: For dancing, I occasionally learn from Junyong whenever we have the opportunity. Regarding acting, I might give it a try once we finish promoting this album. Things don't always go as planned, but I'm committed to working hard on these endeavors.
Sani wanted to delve into learning wind instruments
Sani: For me, there hasn't been any progress. I've been wanting to learn how to play the trumpet, but I haven't even had the chance to see one. If I were to have the money, I'd like to buy one. However, trumpets are quite loud and can't be played just anywhere, especially in regular practice rooms. To practice, I'd need to find a space with drummers or other wind instruments, but that can be challenging. So, I feel like my dream of learning the trumpet is still quite far away.
Junyong wanted to polish his piano skills
Junyong: I've received help from other members in improving my piano skills. There's a noticeable difference between my piano skills back then and my current level.
Namhyun and Jungmo, are there any skills that you would like to learn, or master, in the future?
Namhyun: I would like to learn how to play various instruments like the guitar, bass, and drums. Like Kihoon, I'm also interested in trying out acting and enhancing my songwriting skills.
Jungmo: For me a specific instrument doesn't matter -- whether it's a guitar, keyboard, or bass. Since I play percussion, my knowledge of harmony and melody is limited. I believe that by gaining a better understanding of melody and the vibes created by different chords, I can contribute more effectively to our sound as a team. I aim to learn an instrument and delve into harmonics.
SO DON'T HESITATE! JOIN US IN EMBRACING THE ENERGY THAT CATCH THE YOUNG CONVEYS THROUGH THEIR MUSIC!
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K Fuse would like to thank the Helix Team, Evermore Entertainment, and the members of Catch The Young for allowing us the opportunity to speak with the members and share more about their latest release.