Dreamcatcher says earth is being destroyed… warns environmental destruction

연합뉴스 / 2022-04-12 16:36:23

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SEOUL, Apr. 12 (Yonhap) -- Girl group Dreamcatcher, which has a unique universe, attempted transformation once again with the second album "Apocalypse: Save us," with 14 songs.

“Apocalypse means the end, destruction, and disaster. The earth, our home, is being destroyed and hurt. This album warns the listeners about how it’s being ruined,” explained Dreamcatcher in the online showcase for the second album, on Tuesday.

Dreamcatcher rejected the existing concept of K-pop girl groups which can be divided into confidence or loveliness and captivated global fans with a series of sometimes dark and sometimes bizarre concepts since their debut in 2017.

In particular, the group attracted attention overseas by releasing songs based on the metal rock in the K-pop market, which is based on pop and hip-hop.

The "Apocalypse” is the group’s third series after "Nightmare" and "Dystopia," and is planned as a trilogy.

The group once again showed off their individuality in this album. The title of the album, which means "end," is unusual, and the title song "MAISON" deals with the heavy theme of environmental destruction instead of love and breakups.

"Know it’s too late when you regret the invisible future. Isn't it strangely hot? The laws of this planet are like your conscience drying up,” voiced Dreamcatcher sarcastically at people who don't care about environmental destruction and climate change in the song.

The group ends the song with an appeal, “Please, someone fight for us,” asking the listeners to protect our home in the jungle, polar regions, sea, and desert.

Yoohyeon explained, “‘Maison’ means house in French and earth, our home, is losing itself due to people,” adding, “The song contains Dreamcatcher’s message to people who destroy the environment.”

The second album also includes the song “Locked Inside A Door,” which expresses the strong will to live as an individual rather than meet other people’s standards, and “Always,” a ballad song with a beautiful melody.

The seven members each added their self-written and self-composed solo songs to this album.

(This article is translated from Korean to English by An Hayeon.)

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