Since their debut two years in the past, multi-national Chinese language boy band INTO1 have launched 4 albums and made spectacular progress in music, because of their distinctive charms.
Assembly in early spring 2021 and disbanding in late spring 2023, the group’s 11 members from all around the world have made an indelible impression on their followers with their devotion to music.
INTO1 launched their remaining album, Grown Up, in March. Whether or not it’s a delicate croon or an impassioned, rocking melody, each track captures INTO1’s development from younger males to adults.
Listed here are 5 questions and solutions from their current Billboard China cowl story, translated to English, about their two-year group profession and new album Grown Up.
From the primary album to the most recent one, you’ve got tried many music kinds, resembling Chinese language operas, hip-hop, digital dance and so forth, and you might be turning into an increasing number of mature in your musical efficiency. How did you develop musically whereas recording Grown Up?
Liu Yu: My largest development in music is studying find out how to hearken to the story behind the voice and listen to how the singer handles wonderful particulars, timbre management and creativity by means of the voice.
SANTA: When recording the album, I felt like I used to be watching a film in regards to the two years of INTO1, so my largest acquire was to be reminded of those valuable recollections.
RIKIMARU: After I first listened to the demo, I used to be anxious about whether or not I might sing the excessive notes effectively. However when practising earlier than recording, I discovered that I might give it a strive.
Mika: For me, my largest development was that every one the songs on the album comprise our shared feelings, and it’s a excellent commencement reward of INTO1.
9: We are able to present our development in two years by means of these songs.
Lin Mo: We strive new kinds on each album. I can even discover a totally different self.
Bo Yuan: I realized find out how to launch my feelings and started to know that quantity and pitch are usually not the one issues that decide emotional efficiency.
Zhang Jiayuan: I feel I made nice progress in aesthetics and new type, like a cappella and indie rock. And I skilled totally different feelings by means of music.
Patrick: In our new track, “Grown Up,” there are various harmonic components. I realized loads about concord throughout the recording and understood the layers of music higher.
Daniel Zhou: I’ve realized loads of various things from recording every album over the previous two years, as a result of album recording entails totally different elements of music. For instance, we will convey the feelings of the music by means of our dance, our voice, our efficiency and so forth. I feel I can discover totally different prospects in several kinds of songs each time I report.
AK: My largest acquire is that I wrote an entire track for INTO1 and our crew for the primary time: the concord, lyrics, music and a few concepts on the association. On this course of, I feel I made some progress in complete aesthetics and music manufacturing.
You began out in a closed setting on the expertise present, and after you grew to become a bunch, you began residing collectively. After attending to know one another for some time now, who’s probably the most totally different out of your first impression of him? How is he totally different from who you although he was?
Liu Yu: I feel it’s AK. The primary impression he gave me was that he appeared like somebody to not be messed with. After attending to know him, I feel he is a straightforward boy with a playful facet and might write some very delicate songs.
SANTA: I feel it’s Liu Yu. My first impression of him was that he was skilled and serious-minded. In truth, this has not modified even now. However after attending to know him for a very long time, I discovered that he additionally likes to joke round, and it’s stress-free to be round him.
RIKIMARU: I feel it’s Bo Yuan. I by no means thought we could possibly be such good buddies now. We’re very comfy chatting with one another, and we expect alike in some ways.
9: I feel Daniel and Mika. My first impression of them was that they had been chilly and distant, however they’re truly very cute and energetic.
Bo Yuan: I feel Mika and Daniel. They each remodeled from the reserved cool guys to jokesters.
Zhang Jiayuan: I feel it’s Liu Yu. I used to really feel that he was chilly and distant, however now I feel he’s reasonably humorous.
Daniel Zhou: I feel it’s Mika. After I first met him, he was very chilly and quiet, so I believed he will not be really easy to get together with. Nonetheless, after two years of getting together with one another, I discovered that he’s probably the most easygoing. I feel he’s a mixture of very chilly and really cute.
AK I feel it’s me! [Laughs] Up to now two years, I’ve tried many new kinds by way of music and styling and grown up loads.
In two years, you’ve got created 4 albums collectively, collaborated on many stage performances and took part in lots of selection exhibits. You’ve gotten introduced many surprises to your followers, and you’ve got develop into the delight of your followers. What has been your most fulfilling second as a member of INTO1?
Lin Mo: After we had been rigged on wires [for a performance] for the primary time. It was so cool.
Daniel Zhou: We went to the Tremendous Novae Video games, and every of us participated in a unique occasion. Although we represented ourselves as a person, the rewards we received belong to the crew. In the course of the course of, we felt a robust sense of collective honor and we had been proud to be a part of the crew.
AK: Probably the most fulfilling second could also be once I wrote the track “Grown Up.” I wrote about regrets and unhappiness, and likewise wrote about constructive needs for the long run. I hope that every one 11 of us could have a shiny future. That’s what the track is about.
INTO1 was born within the stage efficiency competitors, and in two years, you’ve got additionally created many stage performances. What has been the group’s most spectacular stage efficiency to date?
Daniel Zhou: What impressed me probably the most was after we carried out “Shanhe Tu” at an enormous social gathering in 2021. In the course of the efficiency, we had been rigged on wires and hung within the air about 20 meters [66 feet] off the bottom. Eleven of us hung in several corners in midair after which convened on a stage lined with water. I’ve by no means been on such a well-equipped stage earlier than, and I used to be full of uncertainty and pleasure, so I feel it was probably the most spectacular efficiency for me.
AK: It was after we sang “We Are the Youth” onstage for the primary time. At the moment, our group had simply been fashioned and didn’t have sufficient time to attempt to bond with one another and rehearse, so the ultimate stage efficiency was not so good. I all the time remembered this stage efficiency, reminding myself that I need to do my finest to arrange for each stage sooner or later.
You’ve gotten been working as an idol group for 2 years. Which subject of labor would you wish to proceed to pursue sooner or later?
Liu Yu: I’ll proceed on the street of music. After all, I want to check out different fields.
SANTA: I want to proceed to work in dance, music, selection exhibits and new alternatives in China and discover extra prospects in myself.
RIKIMARU: Discover my very own distinctive music type.
Mika: I hope I can enhance my stage efficiency, dance and singing to be a greater performer.
9: I can’t surrender the stage, and I’ll strive more durable in appearing.
Lin Mo: I’ll strive every thing if there’s a chance. I received’t set any limits for myself.
Bo Yuan: I want to proceed singing. Apart from singing, I additionally like stay broadcast. Each performing stay onstage and chatting on a stay broadcast in actual time is difficult.
Zhang Jiayuan: I’ll work more durable on music, selection, movie and TV, artwork and so forth.
Patrick: I performed a task in a film earlier than, and I like the sensation of studying a few character after which embodying it, so I hope I could make extra movie and TV works sooner or later. On the identical time, I additionally hope to make my very own album and sing on applications or in live shows for everybody.
Daniel Zhou: There are a lot of issues that I’ve not tried but, so I hope to have extra alternatives to strive various things.
AK: I’ll undoubtedly follow music. As a subsequent step, I’m significantly concerned about enriching my life expertise, bettering my emotional notion and expression, and recording what I see. Presently, I’m additionally planning my live performance tour, music competition and EP.
After two years of coaching, the crew members of INTO1 have all grown up. For them, farewell can be a brand new starting, and every of them will even embark on a brand new stage of their profession. Mika, Lin Mo and Daniel Zhou have all launched new tasks; Bo Yuan and AK will even begin their very own excursions. There may be cause to imagine that whether or not they’re members of INTO1 or growing independently, they may all shine brightly.
