TFN changes group name from T1419! TFN is enthusiastic about the new departure, "It's an opportunity to be more united."

Conducted on October 26, 2022

Released on November 21, 2022

Reporter : Chi Min-kyung

Recently, boy group TFN released their mini-album "BEFORE SUNRISE part. 4" through various music distribution sites.

This mini-album contains a total of five songs including the title track "AMAZON," "Deep dive," "BLOOM," and "SLATE," which the members wrote, composed, and arranged, making it a well-structured album.

The album also proves TFN's valuable growth. The "BEFORE SUNRISE" series, which started with their debut, comes to an end and marks the start of TFN. This album, which incorporates the end and the beginning at the same time, appeals to the audience with a definite identity and appeal.

In particular, all the songs on the album, except for the title track, are all written by the group themselves, further solidifying the qualifier of "music without limits" and "all-rounders.

**――What are your thoughts on the release of your mini-album "BEFORE SUNRISE Part. 4"?**

Noa: We are so happy to see our fans for the first time in three months. This album is very special for us. Every time we prepare an album, we do our best, but this time we worked even harder to show you how we have grown even more. We hope that our fans will love the music that contains our feelings.

Kevin: I think this mini-album was an opportunity to showcase TFN in its various forms and music with various concepts to our fans. I am looking forward to this album, which is filled with a variety of songs written, composed, and arranged by the members themselves, so please look forward to this album, which is filled with the distinct colors of TFN.

**――Please introduce the mini-album.**

ON: Our first mini-album as TFN is the final story of "BEFORE SUNRISE," which we have been performing since our debut in order to find our "perfect self. I am especially attached to this album because it contains many of the members' own compositions. Please look forward to this album, in which we have demonstrated all of our abilities.

Gunwoo: Since the mini-album contains so many songs, it is essential to introduce the title track. The title track "AMAZON" is characterized by its moombahton rhythm and intensity. TFN is a group that has a clear message to deliver with each album. TFN is a group that has a clear message to deliver with each album, so please listen to the title track and pay attention to what kind of message we are throwing out to the world.

**――This album signals a new departure after the group name change, and must be very emotional for you?**

Leo: Actually, changing a group name during an activity is not an easy thing to do. However, this group name change gives TFN an opportunity to become more united. I am conversely looking forward to taking this opportunity to showcase our constant growth, one step at a time.

Kio: I thought the group name change would allow us to show you the infinite possibilities of TFN, and since we are starting anew as TFN, we plan to repay our fans with good music and a variety of music, so please pay attention to what we have to show you.

**――What is the difference between this album and your previous albums?**

Kairi: In our previous albums, we have shown steady growth while maintaining our own unique colors. With this mini-album, I think that the efforts we have accumulated so far have borne fruit and we have clearly expressed the direction that TFN should go in.

**――How do you want to be newly recognized after changing the name of your group?**

Noa: TFN wants to be a "group without limits" that goes beyond being multi-talented and versatile. We want to be not only a group that can do many things, such as vocals, performance, songwriting, and composition, but also "a group that you can't predict what they will show, but you can expect a lot from them. To earn such a nickname, we have to work much harder.

Gunwoo: We are grateful to be remembered as TFN. If there is one part of TFN that we want the public and our fans to understand, it is TFN itself. TFN" is the qualifier. We have to work harder, but we would be happy if many people call us that as we work.

**――What was the most soulful part of preparing a mini-album?**

Zero: One of TFN's strengths is its overwhelming performance. For this album as well, we thought, "What kind of performance can make a deep impression on the public? We have packed in a different charm from our previous performances, which were characterized by their intensity, so I hope you can look forward to it.

Kevin: There is nothing on this album that we haven't put our heart and soul into. I can confidently say that there is not a single part of this album that is lacking.

**――I can confidently say that there is not a single piece missing from the album. What are your impressions?**

ON: I didn't think that all the songs that the members participated in would be chosen for inclusion. We are honored to have our own compositions included in the new album, which has a lot of meaning, and it will be an even more important album for us.

Noa: The song I participated in, "BLOOM," is a new genre that TFN is trying, so in a way it was a big challenge. There was a lot of pressure to show a new look, but it was a meaningful time because we were able to showcase not only a powerful energy, but also a new atmosphere.

Kio: Since the album was released under our name, I wanted to tell a story that was exclusive to TFN. I was really happy to be able to tell my fans what I wanted to talk about in my songs. I will strive to perform better songs in the next album.

**――What is the point of appreciation for the title track "AMAZON"?**

Gunwoo: One of the points to appreciate this title song is the choreography. There is a so-called "snake dance" that makes use of the shape of a moving snake. This performance is not only intense. The dance moves are unforgettable and easy to imitate, so we hope you will imitate them while listening to the song.

**――The music video production of the title song was directed by Marlon Peña, one of the best video artists in South America, and it created a lot of buzz. What are your thoughts on this?**

Kevin: We had a good opportunity and it was produced by Marlon Peña, a director who has become very popular in South America. He told us that TFN was the only one to direct a music video for a K-pop idol group, not the top artists in South America. It was an honor to work with director Marlon Peña.

Gunwoo: Marlon Peña was the first foreign director we worked with. Everything was new to me while shooting the music video. I would like to thank the director for agreeing to work with me. I hope to work with him again in the future.

**――"BEFORE SUNRISE" series is drawing to a close, but are there any new concepts or genres that you would like to try?**

ON: All the songs on this album, except for the title track, are songs in which the members participated. There are still many things missing, but if given the chance, I would like to take the lead in producing the next album by TFN, and I will do my best until the day when we can present an album full of the individuality of the nine members.

**――What are your goals and aspirations for this project?**

Zero: This will be the last in the "BEFORE SUNRISE" series, but my first time on stage as TFN. Since we are starting anew, we want everyone to clearly recognize our differentiated and unique identity.

Kio: I hope to meet EDELWEISS (the name of our fans) in this activity. We will do our best to meet you in different atmospheres in this comeback activity.

Kairi: I believe that many people will be comforted and cheered up by our music. Through this comeback activity, we would like to become TFN that can perform the music you remember when you want to be cheered up.

**――What would you like to say to your fans?**

Gunwoo: I am always filled with gratitude. I will do my best to repay the love of EDELWEISS, so please watch over me.

Kevin: I will repay you with a good stage for the "BEFORE SUNRISE Part. 4" activities. I will do my best to respond to the love of all the fans. I love you. Thank you for everything.

Kio: EDELWEISS! We worked hard to show off our good figure this time as well. We will see you in a cooler appearance than before, so please give us a lot of support.

Kairi: We prepared really hard for this album too! We hope that all of our fans will join us in this activity, which includes the end and the beginning of TFN. We will show you a grown-up version of ourselves, so please look forward to it. edelweiss, we love you.