XLOV releases surreal music video for 'Tooth Gem Chihuahua'

Multinational group XLOV released a surreal music video for the double title track 'Tooth Gem Chihuahua' on the 9th, though member HYUN was unable to attend the shoot due to a leg injury sustained during practice.

The genderless group XLOV has captured the attention of fans with a new music video featuring surreal visuals. The four-member multinational group, consisting of Wumuti, Loopy, HYUN, and Haru, released the music video for 'Tooth Gem Chihuahua'—one of the double title tracks from their third EP 'I Equals'—on the 9th through their official YouTube channel. The released video depicts a surreal story that moves between reality and dreams based on a dreamy dreamcore sensibility. Featuring individual styles such as horns, tooth gems, and glitter makeup, the members express a sense of freedom and liberation by moving through a mysterious forest toward another world. Member HYUN, who sustained a leg injury during practice, was unable to attend and was joined only by Wumuti, Loopy, and Haru; HYUN sent greetings to the press and fans via a letter through MC Yoo Jae-pil.

New song with a wolf's fairy tale story and double title track composition

'Tooth Gem Chihuahua' is a song in which member Wumuti participated in songwriting and composing. It is inspired by a sad fairy tale story about a wolf who grows up with a Chihuahua family and believes he is the most beautiful and beloved Chihuahua, but is actually a wolf that strikes fear into people. The wolf emphasizes living as his true self in a dream world within a space and time where he can become the Chihuahua he dreamed of being. Based on dreamcore and hyperpop, the track creates a unique atmosphere by combining intense house rhythms with strangely twisted sounds and repetitive vocal chops. Loopy mentioned that while she worried about how to approach the song during recording, she was able to perform well because the story was explained in great detail.

This album features 'Hush' and 'Tooth Gem Chihuahua' as double title tracks. Haru explained that through 'I Equals I,' they intended to tell stories of dual and opposing existences in the world, and chose the double title tracks to capture extreme images: the fearful 'Hush' and the cute 'Tooth Gem Chihuahua.' 'Hush' is a track centered on heavy bass with added oriental motifs and bold sound design. It depicts the duality of life through opposing entities—a god who leads people to the right path and an opposing god who maximizes nightmares—marking XLOV's first attempt at an oriental-style title track.

Genderless identity and diverse tracklist composition

Wumuti expressed confidence that no matter what music or concept XLOV attempts, it will always feel like XLOV. Regarding their identity as a gender-free team, the members explained they wanted to show that such appearances and choices exist in the world. In addition to the double title tracks, this third mini album includes various other songs. These include 'Cat Move,' which captures the provocative charm unique to cats based on electronic dance sounds; 'All Tied Up,' a unit song by Loopy and Haru featuring impressive heavy bass and dreamy synth sounds; and 'Silence,' by Wumuti and HYUN, which delivers warm piano melodies and jazz-based R&B sounds; a speed-up version of 'Tooth Gem Chihuahua' is also included.

In particular, HYUN was in charge of all the lyrics for 'Silence.' Wumuti expressed affection for HYUN, stating she trusted her with the task because she is such a good writer. Additionally, Loopy and Haru increased the quality of the performance by directly creating the chorus and pair choreography for the 'Hush' stage. XLOV is continuing active promotions following their comeback with their third mini album 'I Equals' released last month. Their previous work, the second mini album 'I, GOD' released in May, was selected as the 6th K-pop album of the first half of the year by Billboard staff last month. The members of XLOV have repeatedly expressed their desire to win first place on music shows through these activities.

Multinational members' activities and future goals

XLOV is a four-member multinational group consisting of Wumuti, Loopy, HYUN, and Haru. Having garnered attention for their solid skills and unrivaled performances, they are presenting an even more expanded worldview through this new release. During the showcase, Loopy said, "We prepared very hard this time, so it would be wonderful if fans listen to it a lot," adding, "It would be very fun if you look at the music video in detail and find the connections one by one." She added that it would be great if they could achieve first place on a music show through this opportunity.

Wumuti also stated that the words they always say to each other before a comeback and the wish they pray for is winning first place on music shows, noting that this has been their goal and dream since they were children dreaming of becoming K-pop idols until they became artists today. Loopy chose "ultimate beauty" as the descriptor she wants to earn as XLOV, saying it feels like the best compliment when heard not as being pretty or handsome, but as being truly beautiful or being oneself. XLOV plans to continue their unique path by communicating with the public through music and performances that contain their own colors.

Member HYUN is undergoing intensive treatment for a rapid recovery and is focusing on health management and recovery with the goal of returning to the stage as a full group. XLOV plans to continue expanding their differentiated performance and musical world based on their original genderless identity.

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