INTERVIEW: ALL(H)OURS Proves Failing the Vibe Check Can be a Hit

READY 2 RUMBLE, K-Pop group ALL(H)OURS hit the ring with their latest comeback VCF. VCF, which stands for "vibe check failed," focuses on the group's individuality and desire to break out of the current industry trends. The mini album contains five tracks, each number unique in its sound. Who knew failing the vibe check could look so cool?

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Seven members KUNHO (건호), YOUMIN (유민), XAYDEN (제이든), MINJE (민제), MASAMI (마사미), HYUNBIN (현빈) and ON:N (온) shine on title track "READY 2 RUMBLE," which contains heavy beats, roaring vocals and visually showcases the group's iconic hard hitting choreography. VCF also features rap unit track "GOOD JOB" with lyrics written by KUNHO, XAYDEN, MASAMI and HYUNBIN, and vocal unit track "La Vida Loca" sung by KUNHO, YOUMIN, MINJE and ON:N.

ALL(H)OURS debuted in just 2024 with track "으랏차차 (Gotcha)," immediately drawing in a global crowd. With both the ear and eye catching drift phonk track "도깨비(SHOCK)," from comeback WITNESS, the group continued to show off their evolving style and ability to stand out among the pack. VCF continues to branch out with the group's expanding sound, adding in synth and even New Jack Swing.

MIXTAPE 317 had the opportunity to join the media roundtable and quickly chat with the group about their latest comeback!

You always introduce new sounds to each album. Each track on VCF brings it’s own distinct character and sound, including both rap and vocal units. What inspired you to try so many different styles for the album?

YOUMIN: Something we've been saying since our debut is that we always challenge ourselves to new genres and styles, while adding unique flare of ALL(H)OURS and really making it into our own to promote our group to even bigger audiences. And we took that challenge into this album as well. For example, "READY 2 RUMBLE" contains more of ALL(H)OURS' identity with strong synth sound, and "DO IT" is based on New Jack Swing, which came after considering new genres we haven't tried before. In addition, "GOOD JOB" and "La Vida Loca" are also under the genres we haven't done previously, so we'll continue searching for new genres and styles and incorporating them into our music. 

KUNHO: Also, I think we draw a lot of inspiration from ourselves, the members of ALL(H)OURS. All seven of us have very distinct characteristics individually, and I think those individuality really shine through our music. Since our different charms come together as ALL(H)OURS to create music as one, we find inspiration from ourselves which is expressed well in our own music. 

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ALL(H)OURS always shows out with powerful choreography, in "READY 2 RUMBLE” music video we see you all training for a match - If you had to enter the ring but could only fight using your dance skills, what move would you hit your opponents with to win the match?

KUNHO: We can show you right now.

(Members dance to the chorus / dance challenge choreography of "READY 2 RUMBLE")

ON:N We incorporated many moves inspired by boxing for the choreography of "READY 2 RUMBLE," so with these dance moves, I'm sure we can be the champion on the ring.

Min(ut)es can catch ALL(H)OURS' match winning dance moves as they hit the road this December in North America, with their first fan concert <ALL the HOURS>. The group recently completed their fan concert in both Asia and Europe and continue to resonate with a global audience with an upcoming performance in Abu Dhabi. In their second year, their determination to inspire and stand out has made them a hard hitting force in K-Pop. With four mini albums, the group has teased at releasing a full length album soon. We, along with Min(ut)es, look forward to watching the group show off their individuality and group identity with each new release and performance.

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