ICHILLIN′ explores house music in seventh digital single [Prequel]

Following a 30-state tour of the United States in the summer of 2024, ICHILLIN′ has released their seventh digital single, [Prequel]. The album features the title track 'OFFICIAL', which introduces house music to the group's repertoire, and includes tracks with direct songwriting and vocal contributions from members JACKIE and JOONIE.

The group ICHILLIN′ has returned with their seventh digital single, [Prequel], which contains new musical attempts. Following a growth trajectory confirmed through a tour of 30 states in the United States in the summer of 2024, the group showcases an expanded musical spectrum through this album.

'OFFICIAL': A new breakthrough attempted with house music

The title track of this album, 'OFFICIAL', is a song that puts house music—a genre the group has not previously attempted—at the forefront. It adds freshness by combining the classic charm of house music with a trendy sound. By mixing subtle emotions into an exciting rhythm, the song carries a message about discovering novelty within repetitive daily life.

While the title 'OFFICIAL' carries the dictionary definition of being "formal," it also implies a fluidity where that state can change at any time. This is interpreted as symbolizing the future of ICHILLIN′, who will unfold diverse charms without being confined to a fixed framework.

Musical scalability completed through member participation

This album is deeply meaningful in that the members expanded their respective fields by participating directly in the song production. For the first track, 'Intro', member JACKIE participated in lyric writing and composition, while JOONIE took on lyric writing, vocals, and backing vocals. Through a composition that connects classical orchestra with modern hyperpop, 'Intro' expresses the determination of ICHILLIN′ to prepare for new challenges without musical limits.

The members' capabilities are evident throughout the overall composition of the songs. From E.JI, who transformed into an actress through a web drama, to JOONIE, who demonstrated her presence through a rap survival program, and JACKIE, who challenged herself with lyric writing and composition for the first time in this album, the members are expanding their filmographies based on their respective versatility.

'Miami' captures fantasy and longing

The B-side track 'Miami' is based on Miami bass. To capture the strange emotions where longing, sorrow, and regret intersect over an exciting beat, reversal elements were placed throughout the song. Taking the theme of longing and fantasy for places one has never been, the song sings of the hope that anyone can reach their own 'Miami'.

This digital single [Prequel] is expected to serve as an important medium in the process of ICHILLIN′ moving toward 2025. This activity, which contains a more mature musical color following the United States tour, is expected to be a point where the group's next steps can be gauged.

Source: STONE MUSIC (YouTube)