Vocalist M!N formed TOUCHED by relying on members' certainty

Entering their 11th year, the band TOUCHED appeared on KBS 'The Seasons S9' to discuss their formation and the release of their first full-length album, 'Polar Night'. Vocalist M!N explained that she joined the group because the members possessed a certainty regarding their success that she lacked.

The formation of the band TOUCHED involved vocalist M!N's conviction and the strategic approach of her members. Appearing on KBS 'The Seasons S9', TOUCHED demonstrated the solid teamwork of an 11-year-old band while sharing the background of their formation and their relationships.

The certainty of members moved M!N during her period of anxiety over success

Comprised of alumni from the practical music department at Seoul Institute of the Arts, TOUCHED began through unique connections between members. Drummer Kim Seung-bi revealed that he strategically approached the group to lead the team formation, noting that even though he was not close to M!N at the time, he believed that forming a band with her would lower the difficulty of achieving success. Kim explained that he spent several months strategically approaching her by commenting on M!N's social media posts and sharing concert news, which eventually led to the band's formation.

Vocalist M!N cited the "certainty" held by the members as the decisive reason for forming the team. M!N confessed that although she had dreamed of being in a band since she started music, she always carried anxiety regarding her own skills and the possibility of success. "Seeing the members who possessed the certainty that 'we will definitely succeed'—a quality I lacked—gave me the belief that we could complement each other's deficiencies, so I formed the team," M!N said.

"Don't you think we've become deeper?" The tight bond of an 11-year band

Entering their 11th year, TOUCHED is showing even deeper teamwork with the recent release of a full-length album. The members agreed that their bond has strengthened by passing through difficult moments together. Kim Seung-bi recalled a time when they held solo concerts for three consecutive days, during which M!N completed the performances despite her voice not being in good condition. "When you go through hard times together, it creates a before and after, and relationships deepen," he said, adding that he called M!N at the time to tell her he felt their teamwork had deepened.

The members also spoke candidly about the team atmosphere centered around M!N. Consisting of three male members and one female member, TOUCHED explained that they are in a relationship where they complement each other's personalities, mentioning MBTI. The members added that they pay special attention to chorus work to enhance M!N's vocal capabilities.

Release of first full-length album 'Polar Night' and announcement of year-end solo concert

Five years after their debut, TOUCHED is releasing their first full-length album, 'Polar Night'. Unlike their existing energetic and charismatic image, this album is characterized by containing dark and deep inner stories. The album title, 'Polar Night', carries the meaning that the night continues.

Regarding future activity plans, they mentioned solo concerts held every year at the end of the year and the beginning of the year. TOUCHED stated they plan to hold their fifth solo concert this coming December and January, and are preparing a stage that will show the essence of band music.

Source: KBS WORLD TV (YouTube)