Q&A T1419 "Real 'Flex', hard work and confidence over money luxury"

Released August 24, 2021

Reporter Jieun Baek

Boy group T1419 has taken its third step into the music industry.

T1419 held an online showcase at 2 p.m. on the 23rd, and released their third single album "Before Sunrise Part 3" at 6 p.m. on the same day through various music sites.

In particular, T1419's live comeback show, held simultaneously with the release, attracted an online audience of about 750,000 people, proving their explosive global popularity.

'Before Sunrise Part 3', the third installment of the four-part 'Before Sunrise' series about T1419's journey in search of 'the only me', is an album that criticizes the materialistic youth society and suggests the direction teens should take.

T1419, who claims to be a spokesperson for teenagers around the world, introduced their new album, "Before Sunrise Part 3," ahead of its release.

Here's what T1419 had to say.

**- How does it feel to release your third single album in three months?**

▶ (Noa) We wrapped up 'Exit' in May, and now we're back with our new song 'Flex' after three months. We came back with a different look from our second album, and we prepared for our comeback as quickly as possible because there are so many concepts that T1419 can show. All of the members are grateful that we have the opportunity to showcase so many charms. It's already our third album, but we feel like we're just getting started.

**- What does the new album "Before Sunrise Part. 3" mean to you?**

(Sian) This album, "Before Sunrise Part. 3," is the third chapter of the "Before Sunrise" series that we have been presenting since our debut. In our debut album, we sang about the aspirations of teenagers, and in our second album, we sang about the trials and tribulations they go through, and in this third installment, we depicted the process of getting out of that mess and finding our true selves. In short, if the first and second albums were about where teens are now, this album is about where they're going.

**- What's the biggest change on this album?**

(Kevin) First of all, I think our members have grown a lot musically. Since our debut, we've all been interested in songwriting and have been studying steadily, but for the first time on this album, our members Noah and On participated in songwriting and rap making. It's our first challenge, but we hope to share with you an album full of songs written by our members soon.

(Leo) We've also changed a lot visually, and all of our members have shed their innocent boyish looks and returned to a more intense and charismatic style. As our music and style have matured, please look forward to a more complete stage and performance.

**- What were the highlights of the performance of the new song "Flex"?**

(Gunwoo) We put a lot of effort into everything, but if I had to pick one thing, it would be the choreography. In the past, we have focused on intense and colorful performances to visually satisfy the viewers, but in this album, we prepared choreography that everyone can easily follow and enjoy. Therefore, the choreography for 'Flex' consists of very simple yet addictive movements, and I hope that many people will enjoy watching and following along.

**- How would you describe the message of 'Flex' in one keyword?**

▶ (ON) 'Flex' is a song about 'true beauty'. 'Flex' is a song that conveys a message to teenagers who are being influenced by hedonistic consumption and ostentation that they can find 'true beauty' by decorating themselves with hard work and confidence rather than money and luxury goods.

**- What are the other songs on the album?**

▶ (Kairi) "Hidden" is another song that tells the story of teenagers. The word "concealment" is used to describe the situation where teenagers are forced to hide their true selves due to the "student" mold that society demands of them.

**- A word to the fans.**

(Zero) We're back with a new album, and during this 'Flex' period, we're going to show a great side to satisfy those who have always supported and loved us.

(Kio) We are so grateful to all the 'Edelweiss' who are joining us for our third activity. We will reward you with our improved stage and skills as much as you have been expecting and waiting. Thank you.