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[Hanteo News = Reporter KANG SUYOUNG] SF9 shared their emotions on reaching their 10th debut anniversary.

 

SF9 held a showcase for the release of its 2nd full-length album ‘TENACITY’ at Cube Convention Center on the 26th. On this day, JAEYOON said, “I was surprised that our 10th anniversary came in the blink of an eye.”

 

INSEONG said, “We are looking ahead all the way to our 60th anniversary,” adding, “I want to let everyone here know that we are a team with that much will and spirit.” JAEYOON shared, “Just like INSEONG hyung said, for our 60th anniversary, I want to prepare a dinner show, hold a showcase, and meet many people.”

 

HWIYOUNG said, “It is an honor to have been able to carry out idol activities for 10 years, something that could be a dream for someone, and I am so grateful to the members who have spent this time with me,” adding, “I am also grateful to FANTASY, our fans, who are the biggest contributors to allowing us to protect this team.” YOUNGBIN said, “I am so grateful to FANTASY, who have been our support and allowed us to continue our activities as singers for 10 years.” DAWON shared, “I think maintaining one job for 10 years is absolutely not something that can be done alone,” adding, “I would once again like to thank the company staff, our families, and our precious fans.” CHANI drew laughter by saying, “It still does not feel real, so I feel like I am only in my fifth year.”

 

Asked what the 2nd full-length album means to the members, JAEYOON said, “It was an album the members really wanted to release, and we had a thirst for a full-length album,” adding, “When making this album, I think the members burned through 120% of the passion they could give, so I really want this album to do well.” YOUNGBIN said, “It was something fans had long wished for, and we also wanted to show it,” adding, “It can also be seen as an album that contains our desire to push forward even more going ahead.”

 

As for the most memorable moment from the past 10 years, DAWON chose “when we won No. 1 with the song ‘Good Guy’ on a Thursday music show,” saying, “Even thinking back on it now, my heart pounds and I feel good.” HWIYOUNG said, “Today, when we are releasing this honorable 2nd full-length album,” adding, “I remember playing Mafia together at the dorm when we were trainees. Back then, we were not allowed to use our phones, so we had to play in an analog way, and we stayed up all night doing that. I do not think I could do it again if someone asked me to, so it remains in my memory.”

 

Introducing the title track ‘Without Wings,’ INSEONG said, “It is a song about overcoming the various limits we face in life and soaring, flying upward,” adding, “There is a part in the chorus where ‘W W’ keeps circling around, and I think many people will be able to enjoy it.”

 

Sharing a behind-the-scenes story about writing the lyrics, HWIYOUNG said, “I wrote the lyrics in the car on the way back when we went to Japan for a fan meeting, and there was also a behind-the-scenes moment where I shared a room with YOUNGBIN hyung and, if I wrote the first part first, YOUNGBIN hyung would immediately continue from there.” CHANI said, “Personally, my play and group schedules overlapped a lot, but I remember always writing the lyrics while lying at home before going to sleep and imagining things,” adding, “This time, I received a lot of help from HWIYOUNG.”

 

SF9, which debuted in October 2016, has steadily maintained its presence with its broad ability to pull off various concepts and solid performances. At the 30th Hanteo Music Awards 2022, the group won the Global Artist Award in the China category, recognizing its popularity overseas as well.

 

The 2nd full-length album ‘TENACITY’ is an album that looks back on the past 10 years and tells the story of moving forward as the group marks its 10th debut anniversary. The album title ‘TENACITY’ means “perseverance, determination, and indomitable will,” while also containing “TEN,” symbolizing the group’s 10th debut anniversary. The album consists of songs that capture SF9’s musical journey and promise for the future, including the title track ‘Without Wings.’

 

SF9’s 2nd full-length album ‘TENACITY’ will be released at 6 PM on this day. The group’s highest initial chodong sales record to date is 179,666 copies, achieved by its 12th mini album ‘THE PIECE OF9,’ released in January 2023. Attention is focused on whether SF9, returning with a renewed will for its 10th anniversary, will be able to break that record with this album.

 

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