GOT7 reunites after leaving JYP
In 2021, all 7 members of the K-pop group GOT7 terminated the contract with JYP Entertainment, the management company after the group’s debut in 2014. Each member has developed their own career in many fields with new management companies. However, this is not the end for GOT7 but a new beginning.
Group GOT7 at the press conference to introduce the new mini album
Recently, members including Mark, Jay B, Jackson, Jinyoung, Yongjae, Bambam and Yugyeon together released a mini album called “GOT7” after more than a year since the last EP “Encore”. At the press conference held on the afternoon of May 23 in Korea, member Bambam emphasized, “Through the new release, we want to let everyone know that GOT7 has not disbanded. Therefore, we used to temporarily disband. taking a break from solo activities to focus on our group activities. It is also a testament to our promise that we will reunite and meet fans soon.”
Leader Jay B added, “I’m so relieved that we can release an EP as a group. We told each other that all 7 of us should be part of a new mini-album. I’m really grateful to the members’ new agencies and Warner Music Korea, our album distributor.”
Mark continued, “Since we’re happiest when we’re on stage as a group, we don’t want to give up on this… We’re very close to each other and love spending time together. .”
After leaving the management company JYP, the members have marked their individual careers in many fields such as music and acting. Some members like Mark, Jackson, Bambam are active in markets such as the US, Thailand, and China, so it becomes more difficult to reunite and share views with the group.
Members Jinyoung, Youngjae, Bambam
“It’s hard for us to meet face-to-face because some of the members are not in Korea,” explained Jinyoung, “Even the members in Seoul can’t see each other much because we have to follow social distancing rules because we’re not in Korea,” explained Jinyoung. Covid-19 pandemic. So we’ve been chatting regularly via video call. In Mark’s case, he often had to stay up late to talk to us due to time zone difference. Preparing for the new mini-album wasn’t easy but it wasn’t too difficult either because so many people – including our new management agencies, gave their support.”
The title of the group’s new mini-album shows GOT7’s determination to showcase GOT7’s unique style and color. The mini-album’s title track is “NANANA”, a bright song composed by Jay B.
“It’s a track for our fans,” explained Jay B. “I hope this tune can help lift the mood for the fans who are going through difficult times in their lives. It would be great if it could provide a moment of healing for them. “NANANA” will sound different from our previous song, which is primarily a strong sounding single.”
Member Yugyeom added, “When I first heard the song, I thought it matched the GOT7 vibe very well.” The new EP is meaningful not only because it signals a new beginning for GOT7 but also because the members participated in the creative process of all 6 songs. For example, Youngjae created the emotional “Drive me to the moon”, while Yugyeom wrote the profound “Two”.
Fans are the main theme of the album, and during the meeting, the members often talk about their special feelings for the fans. They empathize with the fans, knowing that from their perspective, waiting for the group’s comeback makes them nervous. However, the group was also quick to assure that they would be happy to reunite at any time.
“Meeting again after a long time and working together again makes me feel like I’m back in my early 20s,” commented Jinyoung. “Seven years is just the foundation. I think we should go further.”
BamBam added, “We are today thanks to the past seven years. We will also be musically active as GOT7 in the future. We cannot say when exactly, but we hope that the you’ll look forward to it.”
“These seven years are like a scrapbook. They are built step by step and are precious times. Not always good. There are times of sadness and times of pity, but it is a time to withdraw. experience. I feel like it’s time to grow up again. I think we have to work hard to keep up with the changes,” continued Jay B.
Leader GOT7 added, “Although GOT7 may not be able to release new music as often as before, we will still do our best to perform as a group whenever possible, at the same time pursuing a personal career”.
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