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ONF The 2nd Album Part.1 [ONF:MY IDENTITY] kiwee ALBUM
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ONF The 2nd Album Part.1 [ONF:MY IDENTITY]
ONF's 2nd Full Album Part.1 [ONF:MY IDENTITY], containing ONF's unique identity and history
ONF's powerful healing energy ‘The Stranger’, hoping to empower all who listen
ONF's expanded music X performance, showing a pleasant destructive power by becoming the ‘Only One’
The group ONF expresses the most powerful strength that hope can offer.
ONF presents their 2nd Full Album Part.1 [ONF:MY IDENTITY] approximately 10 months after their 8th mini album [BEAUTIFUL SHADOW] released last April, and approximately 4 years after their 1st full album [ONF:MY NAME] released in February 2021.
Having captivated domestic and international fans with a magnificent narrative, unique live performances, and powerful choreography through their 8th mini album, ONF attempts another transformation with their 2nd Full Album Part.1 [ONF:MY IDENTITY]. In this album, ONF presents a deeper worldview and music, delivering hope and strength to those in darkness as travelers pursuing dreams.
Once again, ONF collaborated with producer Hwang Hyun, who has been with them since their debut. Members Minkyun and Wyatt participated in composing and writing lyrics for the title track and b-side tracks, adding further meaning. In particular, ONF writes stories that only 'we' can tell, based on 'our' standards rather than the absolute standards set by the world. The members unleash a synergy of bright energy, showcasing an upgraded musical spectrum, and also demonstrate their flawless 'performance artisan' skills.
ONF's 2nd Full Album Part.1 [ONF:MY IDENTITY], which offers a glimpse into their complete music and performance, consists of a total of 6 tracks.
First, the title track ‘The Stranger’ is a pop genre song with a prominent funky rhythm and impressive vocals that freely traverse a wide vocal range. With the theme of “'our' story of chasing dreams,” the members' charming vocal colors harmoniously blend, showing strong captivating power along with their resolute and firm determination to forge 'their own' path.
Not only the title track, but the b-side tracks also boast high completeness. From ‘Night Tale,’ which sharply and attractively depicts a wandering heart, to the vocal unit ON Team's R&B song ‘Nothing but a stranger (ON Team Ver.),’ which conveys untold feelings through melody and harmony, to the performance unit OFF Team's ‘Anti Hero (OFF Team Ver.),’ which shows diverse charms as vibrant as the song's variations, to ‘Good Place,’ which offers a brief respite in a busy daily life, and ‘Collab,’ which contains a message for fans—this 2nd Full Album Part.1 is sufficient to further solidify ONF's group identity as ‘Only One.’
01 The Stranger
Composed by Hwang Hyun (MonoTree), Minkyun (ONF), LUKE (MonoTree)
Lyrics by Hwang Hyun (MonoTree), WYATT (ONF)
Arranged by Hwang Hyun (MonoTree)
“Our story of chasing dreams.
Today and tomorrow, unknown to anyone, never before experienced. So every one of our days is unfamiliar.”
The title track ‘The Stranger’ is an impressive song with a funky beat and vocals that freely traverse a wide range, singing about a harsh world with ONF's unique positive message.
The scat that emerges after the fierce rhythm and a storm-like vocal surge further elevates the diverse charm of the composition, and amidst the witty scat and cheerful bassline, one can glimpse ONF's resolute determination to walk 'their own' path.
02 Night Tale
Composed by NILD, Hwang Hyun, LUKE (MonoTree), Minkyun (ONF)
Lyrics by Hwang Hyun (MonoTree), WYATT (ONF)
Arranged by NILD, Hwang Hyun (MonoTree)
“It was my heart that made me wander.”
‘Night Tale’ is an attractive Electro Funk track featuring a contrasting ensemble created by sharply repeating synth bass and restrained drums. By minimizing instrument usage, it clearly showcases the rhythmic vocals of the 'talented group' ONF.
03 Nothing but a stranger (ON Team Ver.)
Composed by minGtion, JUNNY
Lyrics by minGtion, JUNNY
Arranged by minGtion
“In a world named 'you,' I am a stranger.”
‘Nothing but a stranger’ is a song by the three-member vocal unit ON Team (Hyojin, E-TION, Minkyun). It's an R&B genre, a rarity in ONF's previous music, where the melody represents words spoken aloud, and the harmony (Chord) represents unspoken feelings.
Contrary to the calmly delivered words, the countless unresolved dissonances, which are the heart of this song, blend with unstoppable emotions to express sincerity.
04 Anti Hero (OFF Team Ver.)
Composed by Hwang Hyun, Fuxxy, Any masingga (MonoTree), Jacob Aaron (THE HUB), WYATT (ONF)
Lyrics by Hwang Hyun (MonoTree), WYATT (ONF), GDLO (MonoTree)
Arranged by Hwang Hyun, Fuxxy, Any masingga (MonoTree)
“What is justice?”
‘Anti Hero,’ a song by the three-member performance unit OFF Team (Seungjun, WYATT, U), features alternating structures of Trip Hop and Rock.
The vocals of OFF Team as expressed in ‘Anti Hero’ clearly demonstrate why ONF is recognized for their solid vocal abilities.
05 Good Place
Composed by HARING, Hwang Hyun, Kwon Ae Jin (MonoTree)
Lyrics by Hwang Hyun, GDLO (MonoTree)
Arranged by HARING, Hwang Hyun (MonoTree)
“Let's beautifully paint unfamiliar days.”
‘Good Place’ is a song that focuses on the inherent color of the unadulterated House genre. With the distinct vocal tones of the six members, it evokes happy imaginations. In particular, the softly sung chorus suggests a moment of respite from busy daily life and offers warm encouragement.
06 Collab
Composed by Minkyun (ONF), Hwang Hyun, HARING (MonoTree)
Lyrics by Hwang Hyun (MonoTree), WYATT (ONF)
Arranged by Hwang Hyun, HARING (MonoTree)
“The process of a song's completion is similar to how relationships connect and deepen.”
‘Collab’ is a song completed by member Minkyun, who gradually connected, drew, and colored the chorus he sketched.
It contains a message ONF wishes to convey to fans, set to a Bossa Nova rhythm, with the members' love for their fans beautifully spreading across the lively melody.