After their first year of debut, one can only wonder the range of emotions that LE SSERAFIM (Sakura, Kim Chae-won, Huh Yun-jin, Kazuha, and Hong Eun-chae) have experienced. The anticipation is high for the stories that the five members are soon to share with the world.

Le Sserafim is set to release their first full-length album, "Unforgiven," on May 1st. This marks their return after seven months since their second mini-album, "Antifragile."

In their new album, the members express their determination and will to pave their own path without being affected by other people's opinions or evaluations. This aligns with the intuitive themes of autonomy, self-love, and self-confidence that the group has been emphasizing since their debut.

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Adding to the excitement is their collaboration with legendary disco guitarist Nile Rodgers, elevating global expectations. Moreover, for the first time since their debut, all members have participated in lyric-writing, promising a sincere and authentic work.

 ◆ Le Sserafim Joins Hands with Legendary American Guitarist Nile Rodgers 

Nile Rodgers is a legendary guitarist and producer known as the epitome of "funk guitar." He has worked with some of the greatest pop musicians of his time, including David Bowie, Madonna, Duran Duran, and Beyoncé, and contributed to Daft Punk's mega-hit song "Get Lucky (Feat. Pharrell Williams, Nile Rodgers)." His work on "Good Times" earned the 68th spot on Rolling Stone's "500 Greatest Songs of All Time" list and became one of the most sampled songs in history.

Rodgers has now teamed up with Le Sserafim. He will participate in the title track of "Unforgiven" as a guitar feature, showcasing the essence of funk rhythm. The song "Unforgiven" conveys Le Sserafim's cool attitude of breaking free from the world's rules and going their own way. It samples the main theme OST of "The Good, the Bad and the Ugly," an American Western film known in Korea as "The Lawless Sunset."

Rodgers' participation in Le Sserafim's album serves as a promising indicator of the group's global career trajectory. The involvement of such a legendary figure is expected to attract local fans, media spotlight, chart success, and solidify their global position.

 ◆ All Five Members Participate in Lyric Writing to Prove Musical Growth 

Le Sserafim has released seven track samplers through HYBE LABELS' YouTube channel. Among them, the fifth video, titled "A Story Only We Know," caught the attention of fans. All five members have participated in writing the lyrics for this song. Not stopping there, Heo Yunjin, who has previously showcased several self-composed songs, is credited as a producer on the album, hinting at Le Sserafim's musical growth. As the members themselves have written the lyrics, it's expected that they will convey an honest message to their fans, known as "Fearnot."

Le Sserafim's musical ambitions were already evident in their previous two mini-albums. Heo Yunjin and Kim Chaewon participated in writing the lyrics for "Blue Flame" from their first mini-album, while Sakura was credited for a song in their second mini-album.

Although the full lyrics have not yet been unveiled, the members' proactive musical attempts and achievements in expressing their honest feelings through their own voices are welcomed.

◆ Authenticity and Sincerity Shown Through Bold Challenges and Creative Decisions

Le Sserafim has been breaking away from traditional K-pop molds by taking on bold challenges and creative decisions. For instance, their second mini-album "Antifragile" explored the theme of embracing imperfections, and the music video for its title track "Unsinkable" depicted members fearlessly facing challenges, demonstrating their unwavering confidence.

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The group's unique approach, along with their genuine personalities, has resonated with fans across the globe. This has garnered a loyal fanbase known as "Fearnot," who are eager to support Le Sserafim on their journey to success.

As Le Sserafim gears up for the release of "Unforgiven," their first full-length album, fans are excited to witness the group's continued musical growth and unwavering authenticity. Through their artistic expression, Le Sserafim inspires their listeners to fearlessly face life's challenges while staying true to themselves.

The upcoming album release is expected to further solidify Le Sserafim's position as a leading K-pop act, both domestically and internationally. Their collaboration with Nile Rodgers, combined with their own sincere and authentic songwriting, will undoubtedly make "Unforgiven" an album to remember.

With the album set to launch on May 1st, fans worldwide are eagerly anticipating Le Sserafim's return to the stage, where they will showcase their growth as artists and their unwavering confidence in the face of any challenge.

As the members of Le Sserafim continue to create genuine and heartfelt music, their journey to success serves as an inspiring tale of perseverance and self-discovery, proving that the power of authenticity and self-confidence can take you far in the world of music and beyond. (Source:Star News)

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