This album features a modern love story centered around digital love.
Chu emphasized communication by sharing cute episodes of practicing with her fans.
[TV Daily Kim Jin-seok] Chu, who returns with her first full-length album 'XO, My Cyberlove,' discussed her rigorous dance practice. During an interview held at a cafe in Cheongdam-dong, Seoul, on January 7, she revealed that she practiced the choreography a staggering 8,800 times, surprising fans.
'XO, My Cyberlove' delicately captures the changes in relationships in a world where reality and virtuality intertwine, interpreting love through digital signals with Chu’s distinctive vocals. The album contains a total of nine tracks, ranging from pop, R&B, indie, hyperpop, and alternative, showcasing Chu's impressive vocal tone and character. The title track 'XO, My Cyberlove' blends 80s vibes with the sparkling elements unique to K-pop, creating a dreamy analog pop sound.
In this interview, Chu also shared her thoughts on the level of difficulty of the choreography. Previously, she humorously mentioned in a YouTube content that she practiced “as if it was 10,000 times,” but corrected it to 8,800, bringing laughter. She added, “The choreography has many intricate movements like a Mobius strip, focusing on subtle accents rather than the energetic, defined shapes I used to have.” Reflecting on her practice sessions, she recalled fun moments of joking around and doing handstands with company staff during training.
Chu’s album 'XO, My Cyberlove' delves into the theme of digitalized love in modern society, making its significance even deeper. By exploring the forms of love connected through digital signals, the dramatic delivery of this message through Chu’s vocals will serve as a crucial factor in enhancing communication with fans, particularly Generation Z. It becomes a way to resonate with their emotions, creating a sense of familiarity in appreciating the album.
Moreover, the difficulty level of the choreography and the effort Chu has invested in this album draws considerable attention in the industry, showcasing how the quantity and quality of actual practice are positively perceived by fans in K-pop. The high practice volume underpins the artist’s sincerity and passion, implying the potential to create new trends.
Lastly, Chu’s focus on communication with fans and her discussions about the shared practice reflect an important trend among K-pop artists. As they prioritize relationships with fans in performances and content creation, artists can establish greater emotional connections, ultimately increasing fan loyalty.
This article is KOSTAR’s reinterpretation of a story originally reported by TVDaily.
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