CIX. Picture: Courtesy of C9 Leisure
One of many key themes in CIX’s seventh mini-album “Thunder Fever” is the depth of an individual’s feelings when nervousness and want are felt directly. Portraying this idea, nevertheless, took a while because the members ensured it could “strike listeners’ hearts” like lightning.
Regardless that it’s been six years because the debut of CIX — consisting of BX, Seunghun, Yonghee, and Hyunsuk — the Okay-pop boy group had the mindset of a rookie within the manufacturing of “Thunder Fever.” It was a mini-album meant to reintroduce the quartet and their id, which put extra strain on the members.
“The method wasn’t too completely different from what we normally undergo, however I really feel extra hooked up to this album as a result of we spent a very long time getting ready for it. We wished to current our followers with a robust album that actually represents CIX, and we felt that now was the right time to take action,” Seunghun instructed INQUIRER.web in an e mail interview, recalling the inventive means of the group’s file.
“We put a variety of effort into each side, together with recording, our first abroad MV shoot, and refining the choreography to the smallest particulars,” he continued.
“Thunder Fever” kicks off with the groovy “Unhealthy Strikes” with the catchy “I don’t like the way in which you movin’ / I don’t like the way in which you groovin’ / I don’t prefer it whenever you transfer like that” within the chorus earlier than shifting into the refrain. This continues with the title monitor “Thunder” and “Lovers or Enemies,” earlier than closing off with the ballads “My identify is shadow” and “My Eternal Solar.”
The mini-album may be in comparison with an individual going via intense feelings. One second, they’re high-quality. But it surely drastically adjustments at any time when they likelihood upon one thing or somebody they really feel, which CIX made positive to convey all through the file. “The theme of this album is conveyed via the speaker’s nervousness and want intertwining as a result of sudden and intense emotional turmoil,” Yonghee mentioned. With this aim in thoughts, the quartet dealt with every step of the inventive course of with care.
“We approached every step fastidiously, ranging from the tune choice stage,” BX recalled. “The members and our firm had many discussions to decide on songs that also felt like CIX whereas exploring types we hadn’t tried earlier than, all whereas guaranteeing they might mix effectively collectively within the album.”
Enchancment over outcomes
“Thunder Fever” is a special route from the standard releases of Okay-pop boy teams. Whereas others opted for the noise- and youth-inspired genres, groove is the obvious focus of CIX with the file. Whereas the group hopes for good outcomes, exhibiting progress via music and performances is what issues to them this time round.
Hyunsuk admitted that strain is fixed of their profession. Regardless of this, paying extra consideration to the current and dealing exhausting for the long run is a trait the group makes positive to dwell by.
“There’s strain in all the things we do, however I attempt to deal with the current and work exhausting for the long run slightly than feeling overwhelmed by it,” he mentioned.
CIX in an idea picture for his or her seventh mini-album “Thunder Fever.” Picture: Courtesy of C9 Leisure
In the meantime, Yonghee mentioned the group makes it some extent to “benefit from the course of,” noting how the help of their devoted followers (or FIX) reminds them of the fruits of their labor.
“I at all times need to obtain good outcomes, however I’ve realized that focusing an excessive amount of on outcomes makes it exhausting to benefit from the course of,” he admitted, when requested if the group nonetheless feels pressured to search out the steadiness between creating music for the charts and themselves. “Album promotions are additionally about creating recollections with our followers, so I attempt to preserve enhancing whereas retaining in thoughts the followers who at all times help us.”
Having the mindset of being the “greatest” is without doubt one of the issues that CIX does in terms of coping with strain. “I at all times step onto the stage with the mindset of ‘I’m the most effective! I can undoubtedly do that,’” BX mentioned, noting the way it offers him the increase he wants.
For his half, Seunghun mentioned he places his all into his efficiency. “Truly, I don’t have a particular option to overcome nervousness,” he started. “After I’m nervous, I simply get on stage and pour all the things I’ve ready into the efficiency, which helps me push via the nerves. Due to that, I believe I give my greatest on each stage.”
CIX’s dedication to being at their greatest is without doubt one of the explanation why they have been in a position to final for six years. Regardless of this feat, the quartet believes that their followers are the explanation why they proceed to stay within the business.
“I’m pleased with each second I’ve spent with FIX. I imagine it’s the followers who at all times cheer for us that make us shine,” Hyunsuk mentioned.
