Boy band VIXX’s sub-unit duo LR releases second EP album ‘Whisper’
SEOUL: VIXX LR, a sub-unit of K-pop boy band VIXX, has released its second EP album Whisper, which oozes creativity.
“We were asked a lot on when LR would return. We’ve worked hard, living up to the anticipation of fans who have waited a lot.
“I hope we’re received well,” member Leo told reporters at a press conference at Platoon Kunsthalle studio in southern Seoul.
Many successful and longrunning K-pop acts in the past, including Girls’ Generation, Super Junior and Sistar, have launched sub-unit groups to experiment with fresh musical concepts.
VIXX LR had debuted in 2015 with the EP Beautiful Liar.
Whisper, produced entirely by Leo and his LR partner Ravi, contains five songs.
The title track is a hip-hoprooted dance track punctuated by a distinct heavy bass sound. According to Ravi, the two tried to infuse within the song a “sexy, trendy and modern sound.” Also on the EP are Feeling, Chocolatier and Today.
VIXX is widely referred to as a concept-oriented band, producing music and visuals that are based on a particular idea, story or aesthetic for each individual album.
While LR’s music also has its own overarching themes, the sub-unit is more focused on writing “good music.”
“VIXX produces its music, music video, album photo in line with certain concepts.
“The biggest difference between LR (and VIXX) is that new albums aren’t released until we have come out with good music,” Leo said.
Added Ravi: “The goal of LR this time was to create a great album that’s distinct in colour.”