WAKER Unveils ‘In Elixir: Spellbound’ Highlight Medley: 9 Tracks, 9 Moods – A True Genre Feast! ✨🎶
Seoul is buzzing with anticipation as rookie group WAKER prepares to cast a powerful spell on the K-pop scene with their upcoming Mini 3rd Album, ‘In Elixir : Spellbound.’ Having already generated significant hype for its “full album-level” quality, the group tantalized global fans with a captivating highlight medley, signaling a new chapter of musical depth and maturity.
Released on January 6th at midnight KST across official SNS channels, the highlight medley video offered a compelling sneak peek into all nine tracks. The diverse sonic landscape immediately gripped listeners worldwide, showcasing WAKER‘s expansive musical spectrum. Leading the charge is the title track, ‘LiKE THAT,’ a track that promises to addictively express the thrilling heartthrobs of new love, setting a vibrant tone after the energetic opener, ’11시 59분.’
The album’s B-sides are equally impressive, painting a vivid picture of WAKER‘s versatility:
- ✨ ‘Lucid Dream’ dives into the dreamy realm of synth-pop.
- ⚡ ‘Revive’ amps up the energy with its intense, dubstep-infused beats and powerful vocals.
- 🕺 ’10 outta 10′ keeps the momentum going as a lively dance track.
- 🌠 ‘새벽별’ (Saebyeol) offers a moment of reflection with its lyrical melody and the members’ sweet vocals.
- 💖 ‘Feeling’ brings nostalgic disco-pop vibes.
- 🍬 ‘Sugar Crush’ impresses with its electrifying beats.
- 🔥 And finally, ‘Drop Out’ concludes the album with a powerful hip-hop sound, leaving a strong impression.
Through this diverse collection, WAKER (Kohyeon, Kwonhyeop, Leejun, Rio, Saebyeol, Sebom) delves into the complex journey of youth confronting love for the first time—capturing every emotion from initial excitement and confusion to inevitable pain and growth. This thematic depth, paired with their consistently high-quality musical output, significantly heightens anticipation for the group’s signature powerful dance performances and live stages.
Known for their commitment to delivering a robust nine tracks per mini-album, WAKER is set to officially release ‘In Elixir : Spellbound’ on January 8th at 12 PM KST. Prepare to be enchanted.
As an urban lifestyle explorer, we at Hello Korea are always on the lookout for sonic experiences that soundtrack our dynamic city lives, and WAKER’s latest offering feels precisely like that—a versatile playlist for every mood. This album is poised to be a captivating journey through youth and emotion, perfect for any global listener seeking their next K-pop obsession.
Editor: Eric Choi 🍜
