All(H)ours ready to ignite music scene with ‘Smoke Point'
All(H)ours has made an ambitious return, with an album that covers a spectrum of genres.
Debuted in January last year, All(H)ours is the first boy band from Eden Entertainment, the agency founded by former JYP executive Cho Hae-sung. The title of the group's latest mini-album, 'Smoke Point,' refers to the temperature at which oil or other substances begin to emit smoke, symbolizing All(H)ours' readiness to rise and take off.
'While our previous albums focused on establishing our identity and introducing ourselves to the public, this time, we wanted to show what else we could do,' said leader Kunho.
Highlights of the album include 'Graffiti,' a pop track with an addictive melody and youthful charm, and 'Gimme Gimme,' an energetic dance track with a mischievous vibe. 'Our previous main tracks have showcased our powerful side, but this time, we wanted to highlight our musical range. That's why we chose 'Gimme Gimme' to represent our intensity and 'Graffiti' to showcase a new side of us,' said Youmin.
The five-track album includes title track 'Smoke Point,' which stands out with its new jack swing rhythm, the R&B hip-hop track 'Kings & Queens' and 'Freaky Fresh.'
Celebrating the first anniversary of the group's debut, the members reflected on the hard work they put in to improve their skills. 'I think our choreography has become more intense and refined. We put a lot of thought into our facial expressions and the details of our performances to see how we could deliver even more energy,' said Xayden.
"Meeting so many international fans during our showcases in Tokyo and Taipei gave us a lot of strength and motivation,' said Minje.
When asked about the group's future goals, Kunho ambitiously mentioned Coachella. 'It's a dream stage for all idols, and we'd love to perform there one day. Our goal is to showcase our strength in live performances on a massive stage like Coachella.'
Youngest member Hyunbin, who recently turned 20, expressed his desire for the group to be recognized as a 'complete-package idol group," that excels at not only singing and performing but also on variety shows. "I hope we can earn recognition for being able to pull off a wide range of genres," he said.
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