Honey or Spice

## Chronology

(2022)

(2023)

**Honey or Spice** is the second mini album by LIGHTSUM. It will be released on October 11, 2023.

The physical album will be available in two versions: Honey and Spice.

This marks LIGHTSUM's first comeback as a reorganized six-member group, following the departures of Huiyeon and Jian on October 25, 2022.

## Background

On May 5, 2023, Cube Entertainment announced LIGHTSUM was in the preparation stage for a comeback, slated for release in the first half of 2023. Finally, on September 18, it was confirmed LIGHTSUM would be making their comeback in October with a new mini album.

## Description

LIGHTSUM 2nd mini album [Honey or Spice]
LIGHTSUM, who faced each other's emotions and jumped into a brilliant world, returns with their second mini album [Honey or Spice] and presents a sweet and hot 'taste'.
[Honey or Spice], released after the first mini album [Into The Light] released in May of last year, expressed LIGHTSUM's bold and bold side through the title song of the same name, 'Honey or Spice'.
This album stands out with its concept images and music videos that intuitively embody the charm of being able to freely switch between any color, with motifs of the dizzying 'Spice Red' reminiscent of traffic lights, the melting 'Honey Yellow', and the mysterious 'Odd Green' in between. In particular, the intense and bold styling change in the main concept ‘Spice Ver.’ attracts attention. They plan to captivate fans and listeners with more mature visuals and attitude than before.
Additionally, the members' efforts to show the new colors of LIGHTSUM were also clearly reflected. The members directly participate in song work and take their first steps as self-produced artists, while the diverse composition of songs that can only be found in [Honey or Spice] will be the highlight of the album.
The title song ‘Honey or Spice’, which we confidently recommend first, will pique your ears like an appetizer from the first track with its contrasting charms. At the moment when the three beats of performance, visuals, and music come together to leave an unforgettable first impression, let's feel LIGHTSUM's confident confidence that is different from others through another spicy flavor, 'Not My Style', which will double the immersion without stopping.
‘Skyline’, which Juhyeon composed and Sangah participated in writing the lyrics, presents to the world with sincerity, and brings more meaningful emotion to fandom SUMIT than any other song. As if to continue that lingering feeling, with the bright and cheerful mood of ‘Whoopie’ prepared by Nayoung, Hina, and Yujeong, you can feel the pleasant excitement like drinking a refreshing drink.
After that, Sangah, Chowon, and Juhyeon presented their secret menu item called 'Light it Up' full of intense energy, and then at the end, the sweet 'Candle LIGHT', made with ingredients of hope and comfort, flowed and filled my heart. I feel a deep resonance.
[Honey or Spice], a variety of flavors that you can't help but become addicted to.

## Track List

1. "Honey or Spice" - 3:02
2. "Not My Style" - 3:15
3. "Skyline" - 3:32
4. "Whoopie" (Nayoung, Hina, Yujeong) - 3:33
5. "Light it Up" (Sangah, Chowon, Juhyeon) - 3:13
6. "Candle LIGHT" - 4:04

## Physical Album

### Contents

* PHOTOBOOK: 64p
* CD: 1p
* LYRICS BOOKLET: 1p
* PHOTOCARD: 1p (out of 6; 12 total)
* PHOTOCARD FRAME: 1p
* GRAPHIC STICKER: 3p (out of 20)
* PORTRAIT STICKER: 1p (out of 6)
* MINI POSTER: 1p (out of 6)
* POSTER: 1p (out of 3) *(pre-order/first-press only)*

## Audio

* Audio: Not My Style
* Audio: Skyline
* Audio: Whoopie
* Audio: Light it Up
* Audio: Candle Light

## External Links

### Official

* MUSIC VIDEOS:
	+ LIGHTSUM "Honey or Spice" Music Video
	+ LIGHTSUM "Honey or Spice" Performance Video
	+ LIGHTSUM "Whoopie" Performance Video
	+ LIGHTSUM "Light it Up" Performance Video
* TEASERS:
	+ LIGHTSUM 2nd Mini Album [Honey or Spice] Concept Video
	+ LIGHTSUM 2nd Mini Album [Honey or Spice] Film: ReLIGHT
	+ LIGHTSUM 2nd Mini Album [Honey or Spice] Audio Snippet
	+ LIGHTSUM "Honey or Spice" MV Teaser #1
	+ LIGHTSUM "Honey or Spice" MV Teaser #2
* DANCE PRACTICES:
	+ LIGHTSUM "Honey or Spice" Choreography Practice Video
* BEHIND THE SCENES:
	+ LIGHTSUM 2nd Mini Album [Honey or Spice] Concept Video Behind
	+ LIGHTSUM 2nd Mini Album [Honey or Spice] Jacket Photoshoot Behind
	+ LIGHTSUM 2nd Mini Album [Honey or Spice] Showcase Behind
	+ LIGHTSUM 2nd Mini Album [Honey or Spice] Promotion Behind #1
	+ LIGHTSUM 2nd Mini Album [Honey or Spice] Promotion Behind #2
	+ LIGHTSUM "Honey or Spice" Recording Behind
	+ LIGHTSUM "Honey or Spice" MV Behind
* OTHER:
	+ LIGHTSUM 2nd Mini Album [Honey or Spice] Comeback Showcase
	+ LIGHTSUM "Honey or Spice" Fan Chant

#### TikTok

* "Honey or Spice" MV Teaser #1
* "Honey or Spice" MV Teaser #2
* "Honey or Spice" Music Video
* "Honey or Spice" Performance Video Teaser
* "Honey or Spice" Performance Video
* "Whoopie" Performance Video
* "Light it Up" Performance Video
* Audio Snippet: Not My Style
* Audio Snippet: Skyline
* Audio Snippet: Whoopie
* Audio Snippet: Light it Up
* Audio Snippet: Candle Light

**"Honey or Spice" Challenge** 🍯🔥

* Unit (Chowon, Nayoung, Hina)
* Unit (Sangah, Juhyeon, Yujeong)
* Unit (Chowon, Hina, Juhyeon)
* Unit (Sangah, Nayoung, Yujeong)
* Pair (Nayoung, Yujeong)
* Pair (Hina, Juhyeon)
* Chowon
* Nayoung
* Hina
* Juhyeon
* Yujeong

## Trivia

* From October 16 to October 31, 2023 a set of frames was available at Photoism photobooths.

## References

1. ↑ @CUBE\_LIGHTSUM on Twitter (October 25, 2022)
2. ↑ KOR: StarNews: LIGHTSUM "컴백 왜 늦냐고요? 완벽 욕심 채우다보니까" (인터뷰③)
3. ↑ KOR: News1: 라잇썸, 1년5개월 공백 깨고 10월 컴백
4. ↑ Cube Entertainment's Website: LIGHTSUM's *Honey or Spice*
5. ↑ Photoism on X (October 15, 2023)