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EPEX MU revealed behind-the-scenes stories about participating in the styling for this album.

 

EPEX held a showcase at SBS Open Hall in Deungchon-dong on the 9th to commemorate the release of its 7th mini album ‘SoHwa (韶華) : Epilogue.’ On this day, MU shared that he personally organized the styling drafts into a PDF file and submitted them to the company.

 

Regarding the process of participating in the styling, MU said, “I organized the initial draft work into a PDF file and gave it to the company, and I also combined the opinions the members gave me to create the draft,” adding, “I divided the concept into three parts. The first was a Napoleon outfit, and the second is the outfit we are wearing now. Two of the outfits are included in the album, and the outfit we are wearing now is also scheduled to be developed further.”

 

WISH said, “Each member has different physical characteristics, and because we know those parts well among ourselves, he created the draft well so that those strengths could stand out,” adding, “I was very surprised when I first received MU’s draft.” He added, “He even organized and sent all the accessory details separately,” adding, “I thought it was a PDF made by someone who works in this field, and it was a moment when I came to respect MU.”

 

They also shared behind-the-scenes stories about participating in writing lyrics and composing. BAEKSENG said, “I was very happy to be able to participate in this album,” adding, “While making it, I was nervous and trembling, but when the final result came out, I was so satisfied, so I think it became a good experience for all the members.” AYDEN said, “It feels proud and new to have my name listed in the album credits,” adding, “Since we lacked experience, I worried a lot about whether what we made would be used, but the company approved it right away and gave us courage.” JEFF said, “As this is my first time participating, I feel really proud that a song I took part in is being released to the world.”

 

Regarding the process of all members naturally participating, WISH explained, “It was not that we came together with that intention from the beginning. Each of us was preparing the album in our own way, but our desire for the album grew, so we naturally came to take charge of our own fields while looking for areas where each of us could show our talents,” adding, “We also had the desire to melt the experience we had built while promoting into the album.”

 

A-MIN, who was in charge of creating the choreography for 'Everyday Tomorrow,' said, “Because it is a calm but weighty song, I thought it would be difficult to choreograph, but I got hints from WISH’s ideas and also from myself, and the two of us developed it together and matched our chemistry.”

 

When asked about the areas in which they grew during the album preparation process, WISH said, “We did grow, but I also discovered the members’ talents,” adding, “I strongly felt that the members could do this much, and that I am very excited for what they will show going forward.” AYDEN added, “In particular, through this album, I learned that JEFF is really good at writing lyrics,” adding, “I am also making the next album, so please look forward to it.”

 

EPEX, which debuted in June 2021, has built a solid worldview by continuing its own original album series. At the Hanteo Music Awards, the group has been recognized for its steady growth, starting with the Rookie Award in 2021, followed by the Emerging Artist Award in 2022 and the Post Generation Award in 2024.

 

This 7th mini album ‘SoHwa (韶華) : Epilogue’ is an epilogue album that marks the finale of the youth series, which has continued through a total of three full-length albums since 2024. It contains a total of four tracks, including the title track ‘ECHO,’ and all members personally participated not only in writing lyrics and composing, but also in styling, choreography, directing, and the overall album production process, melting the group’s own color into the album.

 

EPEX’s 7th mini album ‘SoHwa (韶華) : Epilogue’ will be released through various online music sites at 6 PM on this day. Attention is focused on what new chapter EPEX, which has come to put the final period on its youth series themselves as it marks its 5th debut anniversary, will open with this album.