Dino of the group Seventeen reveals a new side of himself that has never been shown before with 'Wait'.
SEVENTEEN Dino will release his first solo mixtape 'Wait' at 6 PM today (27th) through famous American music sites such as iTunes, Spotify, and Apple Music, as well as the global music platform SoundCloud. 'Wait' is Dino's first solo mixtape that he has been preparing for a long time, and is a song in which he participates in writing and composing the lyrics to the fullest, showing off his wide musical spectrum and capabilities.
'Wait', which features Dino's simple voice, is based on a hybrid genre that appropriately mixes jazz and glitch. Here, various sounds such as piano and electric synth infuse energy throughout the song, and the straightforward lyrics clearly reveal the theme. The atmosphere and message felt throughout the song will provide the driving force to escape boring daily life.
Dino, who is taking his first step toward infinite expansion as an artist with the release of 'Wait', gave a Q&A through his agency, Pledis Entertainment.
Q. You have finally released your first mixtape. How do you feel about it?
I'm really happy that I was able to release a solo song that I've dreamed of since I was very young. The process of preparing my first mixtape was fun from start to finish. I feel like another dream has come true.
Q. What is the appeal of the mixtape ‘Wait’?
My unique ‘stiffness’ is the point. It is a song full of mysterious charm, where softness and hardness coexist.
Q. What are the highlights of the mixtape ‘Wait’?
I think my unique voice tone and character are the points of appreciation. I prepared a lot to show a new side of me that I haven't heard or seen before.
Q. You said you were showing a new side of yourself that you've never shown before with 'Wait'. What kind of charm did you want to show?
Rather than the usual bright and playful Dino, I wanted to show him a serious, confident and strong side at the same time.
Q. What was the most memorable episode while preparing the mixtape ‘Wait’?
When we were filming the music video, all 12 Seventeen members came to support us. I felt truly loved, and I would like to say once again that I am grateful to the members and that I love them.
Q. How would you describe the mixtape ‘Wait’ in one word?
Another start!
Q. Lastly, please say a word to Carats around the world.
My first solo mixtape is coming out. It's all thanks to Carats that we can achieve this dream. Thank you very much. This is just the beginning, so please look forward to seeing more of Solo Dino in the future. CARAT has always been the reason for my existence. i love you
Reporter Junho Yoon, Ten Asia delo410@tenasia.co.kr