SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — TWICE, a preferred Okay-pop group recognized for its catchy lyrics and colourful aesthetics, has launched its second full album, a group that invitations listeners into the band’s extra daring facet.

“Eyes Broad Open,” launched Monday, options 13 songs, together with the lead single “I Cannot Cease Me.”

The all-female group, which debuted in 2015 and has achieved success in each Japan and South Korea, sat down with The Related Press forward of the discharge to speak in regards to the mission.

Nayeon, one of many band’s 9 members, stated that “I Cannot Cease Me” has a “retro” sound, with lyrics about “not with the ability to management ourselves crossing the road.”

The monitor sees TWICE discover the boundaries between good and dangerous, revealing a extra daring facet of the band — a departure from its happy-go-lucky model.

When requested to debate boundaries they wouldn’t cross of their private lives, the group — which has Japanese, South Korean and Taiwanese members, all of their early 20s — didn’t elaborate.

“This can be a troublesome query!” Jihyo stated with a cheeky smile.

Okay-pop bands like TWICE are celebrated for his or her tightly synchronized dance strikes and spotless aesthetics, usually enduring years of coaching on the best way to stardom. The demand for perfection by no means ends — leaving no room for errors, both onstage or off.

Group member Sana stated balancing a busy schedule with onstage perfection wasn’t simple when TWICE first began.

“We had so many venues we wanted to carry out at, however we had very restricted time to arrange,” she stated. “There have been a lot of moments after we’d apply for 3 hours twice a day and get on stage instantly. So getting ready and having to offer good performances to so many individuals in such a rushed time weighed on us.”

“We may’ve accomplished higher and needed to do higher,” she added. “It was troublesome to undergo moments of not having management.”

However with half a decade of expertise underneath their belt, the band is now allowed extra respiration room.

“We don’t strive too exhausting to be good,” stated Tzuyu, the band’s Taiwanese singer. “I believe I attempt to benefit from the second as a substitute of being so harsh on myself.”

As Okay-pop goes international because of bands like BTS and Blackpink, TWICE has its eyes on the U.S. market, planning to launch English-language songs within the close to future.