The princesses of Teen Pop are back!
STAYC, the six-member girl group who debuted back in 2020 with the title track „SO BAD“, recently concluded their European tour called "TEENFRESH." In an exclusive interview with KpopConcertsEurope, the members talked about coming together as a team, what their future holds for them and what’s their favorite choreography to perform in stage.
Dive in with us as we explore STAYC’s world and get to the heart of their musical journey.
THE INTERVIEW
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Question: Could you please introduce yourself to our readers?
Sumin: Hello. I am Sumin.
Sieun: Hi, I’m Sieun.
ISA: Hello, this is ISA.
Seeun: Hello, this is STAYC’s Seeun.
Yoon: Hi, I’m STAYC’s Yoon~!
J: Hello! I am STAYC’s J!
Question: You debuted almost four years ago, what's a piece of advice you'd like to give to the you from the past?
ISA: I would like to tell myself that past hardships are for the present. And that all though it is difficult, to try even a little harder.
Yoon: I would like to tell myself to try everything I can in order to not have any regrets. Actually, I cried before our Stereotype promotions because I didn’t want to do the ‘stair hairstyle’. Thinking about it now, I’m wondering when will I get the chance to have the ‘stair hairstyle’ again, and I feel a little regret for not enjoying it at the time.
Question: What helped you (as a group) to become a team in the past four years?
Sumin: I think time itself is a big factor. While talking a lot our teamwork became strong.
Seeun: Thanks to the trust and understanding we had, we became closer and that is how the current STAYC came to be.
Renowned for their distinctive sound, which has been coined "TEENFRESH," STAYC has captivated audiences with chart-toppers like "ASAP" and "Bubble." As they enchant their devoted fan base, affectionately known as SWITH, the group's irresistible charm leaves an indelible mark. Together, we discover the origins of STAYC's musical journey and gain insights into the trajectory that shapes their promising future.
Question: Can you tell us a bit about your most recent album?
Sieun: Through our most recent comeback album TEENFRESH we have worked hard to express STAYC’s specific genre as well as TEENFRESH energy. At the same time, it’s an album that includes songs of various different genres~! The title track ‘Bubble’ is about demanding only the right answer from each other and giving the wrong one in a world where no one knows the future. The song has the message of bursting those words like bubbles and believing in oneself and living true to yourself.
J: Our most recent comeback was the album TEENFRESH. I think this is the album that expresses our identity and TEENFRESH energy the best among the albums we’ve released so far. We’ve really put our energy in the promotions, wishing that we could provide hope and comfort for everyone!
Question: Is there a concept you'd like to try in the future?
Sumin: I would like for STAYC to make our own Christmas carols.
Seeun: I don’t think I have ever shown anything from the rock genre, so I would like to give that a try!
Question: Your music has been produced by Black Eyed Pilseung in the past, would you want to try your hand at writing or composing a song as well?
Sieun: Yes, I've loved writing since I was young and I'm interested in writing lyrics and composing, so I'd like to get involved if I get the opportunity!
Yoon: Yes, seeing our producers create music and how the seniors I like are writing their own songs, I have been thinking that I want to be able to sing a song that I created.
Question: What's a song you'd recommend to people who want to know who STAYC are?
ISA: ASAP and RUN2U! They have different vibes, but they express who we are and show that there is a wide range of concepts and genres we can pull off!
J: ASAP, BEAUTIFUL MONSTER and Bubble! I think these are songs that show our color and identity well.
Fresh off the heels of their very first European tour, titled "TEENFRESH," STAYC embarked on a captivating journey across four countries on the continent. From the romantic streets of Paris to the iconic locales of London, Berlin's vibrant scene, and the enchanting atmosphere of Warsaw, the girl group provided an exclusive glimpse into the experiences awaiting their fans.
Question: You’re finally going on your first European tour, what are you looking forward to the most?
Seeun: I’m looking forward to the energy and passion of our European fans and to feel the atmosphere that you can only experience in Europe.
Yoon: Because our European fans cheer a lot for us during the concert, I’m looking forward to providing you with a performance filled with lots of energy!
Question: What can European SWITH expect from your TEENFRESH tour? Can you maybe give a hint?
Sieun: There is a new special performance that we prepared~ It’s a performance that we are showing to European SWITH for the first time and we also have newly prepared outfits, so I hope you can look forward to that~ It’s a reinterpretation of the original song, but the original was also very popular. I hope you will love STAYC’s version a lot too!
ISA: At the concert we will show you unreleased songs and special outfits for each city, as well as a pre-release performance specifically for the European tour!
Question: What's your favorite choreography to perform on stage?
Sumin: Flexing On My Ex. It's a song that fits my body well, so it's fun to perform on stage energetically.
J: For me it’s SAME SAME! I love it because it is the song where I can see SWITH eyes the best.
Question: Is there a particular song you enjoy performing the most and if so, which one?
Sumin: LOVE and 247, however performing any song with SWITH together makes me happy.
ISA: ASAP and RUN2U. These are songs where you can really feel “becoming one with the song on stage”!
Question: What's one item you have to have with you on tour?
Sieun: A massage gun, foam roller and a yoga mat! Since the time difference changes often and there is a busy schedule, when we’re on tour my muscles or body get clumped up more compared to usual. I carry these items around to have a solid exercise habit!!
Seeun: Usually I don’t tend to take medicine or vitamins. However, since we are in an unfamiliar environment for a long time while touring, I take nutritional supplements to prevent my condition from getting worse!
Question: Do each of the members have a hobby that helps you relax on tour?
Yoon: I watch movies or animation!! I also enjoy gaming while listening to Youtube!
J: For me it’s hocance (staying in the hotel for vacation)! On days when my condition is not good I feel like resting at the hotel all day!
We wrapped things up by asking STAYC about their goals and dreams for the upcoming year. It's a peek into what the girls are looking forward to in terms of their music and where they hope to go in the coming months.
Question: Do you have any goals for 2024?
Sumin: If 2024 could be a year for new challenges that would be great. And at the end of 2024 I want to be able to say “we did it again”!
ISA: I hope it will be a year where I experience a lot of personal growth and I want to achieve many good results as a team as well.
Yoon: I want to end the year healthy! The thing I feel most upset and sorry about is not being able to perform because I was sick. I wish that our fans and the members would always be healthy!
Question: Do you have any last words to SWITH and our readers?
Sieun: Our European SWITH~ I’ve really been wanting to see you! Europe has been a place I’ve always wanted to visit, so I’m looking forward to it even more~! We'll do our best for our first European tour, so let's enjoy it together and I hope you will love it a lot~! I’ll create good energy and give you many happy memories~!
Seeun: Thank you for loving STAYC. We will give you lots of even better songs in the future. Please continue to show us lots of love!! I am always thankful and I love you!
J: This year we will show you our growth and progress, so please look forward to it! When we’ll have a comeback, please cheer for us again >< Have a great day today~! Thank you.
KpopConcertsEurope sincerely thanks STAYC for taking the time to answer our questions as well as High Up Entertainment and MAGIC SOUND KPOP for making this interview possible.
If you want to relive STAYC's show in Berlin, head over to our concert recap!
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