LNGSHOT Talks New EP S.W.I.S.H. and Its Title Track "Bananas"
LNGSHOT is preparing to release a new EP called S.W.I.S.H., and its title track is "Bananas." The group spoke about the record in an exclusive interview with Billboard Korea, ahead of its release. An EP, short for extended play, is a release longer than a single but shorter than a full album.
The group debuted in January this year with its first EP, SHOT CALLERS. Since then, it has put out two mixtapes, which are looser collections of tracks, and an EP called Training Day that gathers work recorded before the group's debut. LNGSHOT has also released original soundtrack songs, known as OSTs, which are written for TV dramas and films, along with a number of singles.
Member Woojin described S.W.I.S.H. as "an album with a really fun musical attitude." He said the tracks connect to each other, which is different from SHOT CALLERS, where every song has its own distinct feel. According to Billboard Korea, the new EP marks both the group's growth and a turning point for LNGSHOT.
The title track has a longer history. Woojin said "Bananas" is a demo, an early version of a song used to try out ideas, that the group had been considering since before its debut. It has now become the lead song on the EP.
Woojin also said LNGSHOT is the first idol group that Jay Park has created. An idol group is a K-pop act built around young performers who train for years in singing, dancing and stage work before debuting. Park is also the performer whose world tour, SERENADES & BODY ROLLS, has featured LNGSHOT as special guests since September.
For fans following the group, the interview offers a first look at how the members see the new record. It also shows how the EP connects to the path the group has taken since January, from its debut to its time on the road. The group's own announcements will be the place to watch for the exact release date.
