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EXCLUSIVE: LUCY on reuniting as full group, impressions of India and new album Childish
Following the release of new music, LUCY exclusively talks about changes in their production style and future plans.
Formed on Superband, the members of Korean boy band LUCY have stuck to the show’s moniker through and through. With the addition of singer Choi Sang Yeop as the lead vocalist, the quartet has reached new heights following every music release. Seven years into their career, right when many other teams start to sweat about their time together, Shin Ye Chan, Choi Sang Yeop, Cho Won Sang, and Shin Gwang Il, appear to be only starting now.
With a violinist, a guitarist, a bassist, and a drummer, their vocals coming in strong at the same time, LUCY has found itself in the playlist of WALWALEs (their fandom) from varied walks of life. A recurring theme of growing pains and life in today’s world running through their music, the K-band is relatable and beloved. Following the release of their second studio album, Childish, we had the wonderful opportunity to chat with the stars about their comeback. The tracklist, comprising six songs from WAJANGCHANG (their sixth mini album), four songs from SUNFLOWER (their seventh mini album), and five new songs that were written and composed by members Cho Won Sang and Shin Gwang Il, was made available on global music platforms from April 29, 2026, onwards. Check out the interview below:
All Ages, your title song from this album feels like an ode to all of the young generation that worries endlessly. Where did the thought for it come from, and what is your message with it?
CHO WON-SANG: Everyone hopes to live in the world with love, though that’s not always as easy as it sounds. But children seem to love everything so naturally. Of course, there’s a part of me that wishes the world could become as easy and open as an all-ages movie, but more than that, I hope we can look at the world with the same pure and beautiful perspective, just like a movie for all ages. Children don’t see that kind of love as a loss, after all.
CHOI SANG-YEOP: I believe everyone carries a sense of childlike innocence and youth within them, but we just temporarily forget about it while living such busy lives. That’s why we wanted to create music that could remind people of the youth they may have forgotten.
With this being your first release as a full group since Gwang Il’s military discharge, what did the production stage look like?
SHIN GWANG-IL: Since it had been such a long time since I last worked on music, it wasn’t the easiest process at first. It took quite a while to readjust, but more than anything, I really wanted to deliver great music to our fans, WALWALE, who had been waiting for us because this was our first full-group album since my discharge from the military. I’m proud that the results turned out so well after all the effort we put in.
CHOI SANG-YEOP: The fact that we released this full-length album as a full group after a long time gave me a kind of positive nervousness. There were some difficult moments while preparing for it, but through constantly working together and exchanging feedback, we were able to create music that truly feels fit for LUCY’s second full-length album. More than anything, I think things came together so well, thanks to how hard GWANG-IL worked.
Previously, Wonsang mentioned wanting to scrap the original song creation process and come up with a new one. How has that been?
CHO WON-SANG: I thought it would be difficult to actually bring the ideas I had only imagined in my head to life, but once we tried, the process went more smoothly than expected. Through our sixth mini album, WAJANGCHANG, and seventh mini album, Sunflower, I think we learned a lot about accessibility and how to connect with listeners, and based on that, both our approach to using the violin and LUCY’s overall musical color have become much more diverse.
What is LUCY’s impression of India, and any opinions on its music?
SHIN YE-CHAN: I know India as a very vast and vibrant country. I especially think the improvisational aspect of Indian music is really fascinating, and I’d love to try jamming with Indian artists someday.
CHOI SANG-YEOP: I’ve heard that people in India are very kind and full of energy, so it’s definitely a country where I’d love to perform someday. I feel like the energy from Indian audiences would help us create an even more amazing stage. Personally, I also really enjoy Indian food, so I’d love to go on a food tour there as well.
CHO WON-SANG: I think one of India’s most impressive qualities is how it preserves and maintains its unique traditions. Recently, I listened to some Indian hip-hop, and I was really struck by how modern it sounded while still carrying traditional elements at the same time.
SHIN GWANG-IL: I think Indian music is incredibly diverse in both genre and spectrum. In particular, the rhythmic elements are especially fascinating, so I think there’s so much to listen to and learn from.
Survival show participation, world tour, and more accolades under your belt later, what’s next for LUCY?
SHIN YE-CHAN: I want us to continue showing even more diverse charms of LUCY moving forward. I also hope we’ll get to perform in many different places with fans all around the world!
CHOI SANG-YEOP: We’ll be spending a lot of time greeting fans through performances both in Korea and overseas regions, including Taipei and Japan. Now that we’re back together as a full group, we’re ready to work even harder, so please continue to look forward to what’s ahead!
CHO WON-SANG: It’s a bit difficult to share too many details right now, but we plan to stay active so that people can continue watching LUCY’s performances in many different places.
SHIN GWANG-IL: Now that we’re back as a full group, we’re planning to take part in even more performances and festivals. We’ll keep working hard until the day we get to meet all WALWALEs around the world.
What is your message to all the WALWALE experiencing life through your music in the background?
SHIN YE-CHAN: We poured as much love into this music as the love you give to us! I know the things we have to face every single day can be exhausting and overwhelming at times, but I truly believe our WALWALEs, who know how to love, will be able to overcome anything.
CHOI SANG-YEOP: I don’t think any other words are really necessary. You’re already doing so well, so I just want to tell you not to worry. I hope your world becomes filled with things as easy and comforting as an all-ages movie.
CHO WON-SANG: I want to tell them that every path you choose is the right one. But when life becomes exhausting and difficult, please lean on the people who love you, or on us. There may be moments when loving someone feels like a loss, but I actually believe the opposite is true. I hope you’ll stay with us, believing that love ultimately becomes the greatest source of strength in our lives.
SHIN GWANG-IL: The world isn’t always easy, but even so, I hope our WALWALEs can hold onto their childlike innocence and continue to see beauty in the world. Thank you always!
