Hailed by Celebmix as “the next mainstream K-pop stars,” GHOST9 (consisting of members Junhyung, Shin, Kangsung, Junseong, Prince, Woojin and Jinwoo) today unveiled fifth mini-album [NOW: Who we are facing], concluding a colorful musical journey through its three-part “NOW” mini-album series that started in March of this year. 5 Things About GHOST9’s Prince That You Should Know KPOP STORIES|Nov 4, 2020 With each mini-album answering one question of “When,” “Where” and now “Who,” GHOST9’s “NOW” series is a storytelling marvel that fully showcases the diverse range of the 7-member outfit. With prior title tracks “Seoul” and “Up All Night” expressing a more carefree tone, [NOW: Who we are facing]’s “CONTROL” marks a 180-degree shift towards a more mature and alluring side of GHOST9. Samping Austrian composer Franz Schubert’s classic “Erlkönig” (The Elf King), the track layers in impactful beats that highlights the sounds of the orchestra. In the music video, the members struggle against a masked figure, trapped under its control in a mysterious space as the lyrics coos “destined fate.” In the end, GHOST9 seemingly claims victory against the maestro, successfully rebelling against its authority.
[NOW: Who we are facing] is available now on Spotify, Apple Music, and major music platforms around the world. The full track list of the mini album can be found below: TRACK 01: Milestone (Intro) Lyrics by KEBEE, PAPERMAKER / Composed by MUNA, Tenzo, Samuel Ku(PAPERMAKER) / Arranged by MUNA(PAPERMAKER) Standing out with its addictive synth line, “Milestone” sets the stage for GHOST9’s artistry, inducting fans into the members’ charms. TRACK 02: CONTROL (Title Track) Lyrics by 말랑자두, PAPERMAKER / Composed by 임수호, N!ko, Albin Nordqvist, PAPERMAKER / Arranged by 임수호, N!ko Originally Published by Cosmos Music Publishing AB, Music Cube, Inc. / Sub Published by Music Cube, Inc. “Your conducting maestro.” Coming together like a harmonious symphony, the hard-hitting beats of “CONTROL” are contrasted with the grand sound of the orchestra, creating a charismatic take on a new classic. Sampling Franz Schubert’s “Erlkönig” (The Elf King), the track encourages fans to embrace GHOST9 without any fear, sadness or regret. TRACK 03: TRIANGLE Lyrics by 1Take(NEWTYPE), TAK(NEWTYPE), Corbin(NEWTYPE), PAPERMAKER / Composed by 1Take(NEWTYPE), TAK(NEWTYPE), Corbin(NEWTYPE), PAPERMAKER / Arranged by 1Take(NEWTYPE), TAK(NEWTYPE), Corbin(NEWTYPE) Classified as being of the complexro (a portmanteau of “complex” and “electro”) genre, “Triangle” incorporates unpredictable scene transitions through heavy beats and unique drops, and expresses the complexity of the process of light (or reality) being projected into a triangular prism (or ego). TRACK 04: LOVE LANGUAGE Lyrics by WWWAVE(PAPERMAKER) / Composed by WWWAVE(PAPERMAKER) / Arranged by WWWAVE(PAPERMAKER) Everyone has words and emotions that they often use. A softer charm, “Love Language” tells the story of two people who speak entirely different languages meeting and together creating a language of love. TRACK 05: DREAMING Lyrics by YOUTH(PAPERMAKER), 이예준 / Composed by YOUTH(PAPERMAKER) / Arranged by YOUTH(PAPERMAKER), 이예준 In life, everyone has an object of longing. Made complete by GHOST9’s warm vocals, synth-pop “Dreaming” pays homage to our memories of the past, conveying the message of how one desperately longs to meet their object of affection, even if it’s in a dream. TRACK 06: COSMOS Lyrics by WWWAVE(PAPERMAKER) / Composed by WWWAVE(PAPERMAKER) / Arranged by WWWAVE(PAPERMAKER) Containing the members’ sincerity, “COSMOS” is a pop ballad that conveys the miracle of meeting – like fate – in this big universe.
