f(x)'s Thoughts on Their Shocking New Comeback

[frantastic.livejournal.com]

MyDaily sat down with SM girl group f(x) on July 3 to talk about their "Red Light" comeback - below is a translation of the interview and resultant article.

Girl group f(x)’s recent comeback has smashed the public’s expectations by being the darkest song (in both musical style and concept) since their debut. “We really like it,” said Krystal.

We met up with f(x) in the waiting room at Mnet’s ‘M!Countdown’ as they prepared to perform ‘Red Light,’ the title song for their third full-length album. Maybe it was due to the drastically different hairstyles, but the members seemed to have a more feminine air about them in comparison to their images for their second album, ‘Pink Tape.’ Compared to the usual nerves before a comeback performance, f(x)’s bright faces showed their confidence in ‘Red Light.’




The members were unusually determined. “We’re overflowing with ambition! I would rate our ambition more than 100 points out of 100,” said Luna. “I would say we’re 1,000 points driven!” Victoria agreed. Smilling, Amber chimed in, “I say 10,000!”

Feeling regretful that their last promotion cycle had been so short, the members expressed their desire to get closer to the fans they had been away from for so long. “We’ve always hoped for short promotions, but this time we would like to show you a longer promotion period,” Sulli said. Amber agreed by saying, “Compared to our last round of promotions, we’re going to spend more time with the fans. Since we don’t have very much time together and this is our first comeback in a long while, we feel greedy for time spent with our fans.”



“We all personally got to give a lot of input during the preparations for this album,” Krystal revealed. “We feel bad that our last promotions were so short. This will be a fun and interesting comeback for everyone to make up for the long wait.”

“We didn’t get to fully showcase our vocals last time,” Luna stated, “This time around, we’ve prepared songs of all different genres to give a wider variety of performances.” The seriousness of her tone betrayed her intense desire. Upon seeing Luna’s resolute face, Krystal pointed at her and exclaimed, “Look at her expression!,” causing the other members to laugh.

“Since we only comeback once a year and always try something different, we’re usually curious to see what kind of anticipation and response we’ll receive,” leader Victoria confessed. “Although some people were worried that our new song ‘Red Light’ would be too much of a challenge, we’re thankful that we always have something new to test ourselves with. Also, it wasn’t that hard,” she laughed.



Krystal had even received some chic encouragement from her older sister, Jessica of Girls’ Generation. “Do well today! But why are you heading out so early?” “My sister was a little shocked to see my hair,” said Krystal, whose hair had transformed into a bright blonde.

After successfully performing on M!Coutndown, f(x) will perform on KBS 2TV’s ‘Music Bank’ on July 4th, MBC’s ‘Music Core’ on the 5th, and SBS’s ‘Inkigayo’ on the 6th to start off their promotions. The 3rd full-length album ‘Red Light’ will release on the 7th of July.

Source: MyDaily via moonROK

; 3; these bbs

Omona, have you ordered Red Light yet? Which version did you get?

Comments

[torontok.livejournal.com]

Ordering it tonight! I'm getting the sleepy cats although I like wild cats' poster better-damn you sm and your marketing strategies

[xalexandriam.livejournal.com]

I shamelessly got both versions lol. i usually don't order a lot of kpop related items, so i figured that ordering both would fulfill my yearly quota.

altho i hope that i get the wild cats poster bc i like that overall concept more than the bbjung dominated sleepy cats one.

[hipployta.livejournal.com]

They always hope for short promotions....LOL

[nana-the-dwarf.livejournal.com]

I'm waiting for them to release a repackage. T^T
Anyone knows if there are scans of the albums already?

[kitty9163.livejournal.com]

It's in this post http://omonatheydidnt.livejournal.com/13619769.html

[9celcius.livejournal.com]

Just ordered Wild Cats. Will wait to see if I should get Sleepy Cats version and if there is a repackage... I'm gonna wait til I go to Korea in the fall to get it lol.

[myiuchan.livejournal.com]

i got both versions <3

[eesor.livejournal.com]

billboard put out an article about them too http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/6150400/f%28x%29-solidifies-brand-of-quirky-hipster-pop-with-red-light-album-k-pop?utm_source=twitter

[cosmopudin.livejournal.com]

omona would get mad if i make a post outta this lol

[toshi830.livejournal.com]

all the more reason of why to do it

[cosmopudin.livejournal.com]

i like you

[toshi830.livejournal.com]

[cosmopudin.livejournal.com]

icon + gif = K.O.

[allegsiseu.livejournal.com]

so is that a yes?

[cosmopudin.livejournal.com]

yeah i made it lol

[ah0000.livejournal.com]

I haven't ordered it yet but will soon. I want the wild cats one! Also I downloaded the album and gosh I love Dracula, Summer Lover, Boom Bang Boom, and Paper Heart sooooooo much. I think with each listen I like Red Light more too

[cosmopudin.livejournal.com]

my precious bbs. I'll get both versions bcs i get one comeback a year so im not even mad on buying two albums

[empyrealmaiden.livejournal.com]

But will we get a fanclub name?

[cosmopudin.livejournal.com]

now, you're asking the real questions








will we ever get a solo concert?

[cher-ex3.livejournal.com]

Never relenting on the #justiceforfx movement til both happen tbh.

[lightframes.livejournal.com]

Man they have so much released music now. They could have a great concert. I'm calling it within the next year.

[chaneltini.livejournal.com]

we're too hipster for fanclub names. B)

[punkylana.livejournal.com]

we don't need it

[goldenrosalie.livejournal.com]

Compared to our last round of promotions, we’re going to spend more time with the fans.
don't get my hopes up high, girls!
but maybe we will actually get repackage this time.

[allegsiseu.livejournal.com]

Omona, have you ordered Red Light yet? Which version did you get?

i got the wild cats version. it has the perfect combo with the badass album cover and hipster poster

i love this album so much. it totally made up for pink tape and put them back in my good graces, however, whoever worked on rainbow needs to get demoted.

and i got their high cut issue for less than $2 cuz dvdheaven was having a sale

[fallendaydreams.livejournal.com]

I got both versions! Darn SM making two completely different looking versions

[velvetpocket.livejournal.com]

We’ve always hoped for short promotions
So it that just weirdly translated, or am I interpreting it wrong, or do they legit hate promoting that much?

Loving Luna for her huge drive, you just know hers is (one of) the biggest in the group, I just want to hug her. Also typical f(x) like reaction by Krystal, I need another reality show with the girls

Also, I ordered both versions with both posters, fuck choosing, I'll take it all, who needs money anyway

[chaneltini.livejournal.com]

Loving Luna for her huge drive, you just know hers is (one of) the biggest in the group, I just want to hug her.

Yaaaassss. I love her and her love of music. Girl is amazing, I can't.

[aurora2687.livejournal.com]

It could be they didn't enjoy what they were promoting

[anconeous.livejournal.com]

Maybe they want short promotions because promo time is crazy with all the schedules packed in one day that they barely ever get to sleep and rest at all during that period of time.

[chocolatecrack.livejournal.com]

Buying both because we already get less than most groups, so yea. We only get one comeback a year so I'm making the most out of it, hahaha.

But I really really reallyyyyyyyyy do hope there's a repackage. Please please please.

i love your icon :)

[chemistrykim.livejournal.com]

my jongna feels..

[chemistrykim.livejournal.com]

[punkylana.livejournal.com]

“We’ve always hoped for short promotions, but this time we would like to show you a longer promotion period,” Sulli said. Amber agreed by saying, “Compared to our last round of promotions, we’re going to spend more time with the fans.

i hope so!

sulli looks so gorgeous in these pics <3

[cocodile.livejournal.com]

My friend's theory behind the mysterious lack of "official" f(x) things like fan clubs and cheering colors, is that SM is testing out a different kind of idol promotional format. You know, further setting f(x) apart as the "quirky" ones that go against the current.

...Which, OK SURE FINE that's great, but can't SM at least give us concerts? Showcases, even — I'm not picky. ㅠㅠ

[ohlookshiny.livejournal.com]

lol i'm still bitter f(x) only promoted rppp for such a short period last year while exo had 3 comebacks.

i really want that song they were practising last year to be released, it sounded like a jam. you better give me a repack this time, sm.