Billlie builds excitement for their comeback with a teaser for 'trampoline' and previews of their 5th mini-album, featuring IU.
October/9/2024 13:19
Billlie has heightened the atmosphere for their comeback with a pre-release song. Billlie posted the first teaser video for the pre-release song 'trampoline' from their 5th mini-album 'appendix: Of All We Have Lost' on their official YouTube channel. The video starts with a scene of a girl sitting in a compact, somewhat lonely space. Then, the scene transitions to a dreamlike forest where Su-hyun wakes up on a trampoline. As she looks around, unfamiliar with her surroundings, part of the melody and lyrics of the new song 'everything becomes a point / jump on trampo' is revealed, sparking curiosity. Billlie is also sequentially releasing track preview content. The second track drop is 'BTTB (Back to the Basics),' which blends emo pop and pop punk with hyperpop and alternative hip-hop, creating their unique sound. Producer AiRPLAY from YG ENTERTAINMENT composed and arranged the track, with contributions from Will Simms, a producer who has worked with K-POP icons like BoA, Girls' Generation, EXO, SHINee, and TOMORROW X TOGETHER. Notably, the title track of the 5th mini-album 'Memory Candy' features lyrics and production involvement from IU, raising interest even before its release. Billlie, known for their groundbreaking music recognized by top Korean critics, is generating high expectations from fans for the quality music and performances they will showcase through their collaboration with IU. Billlie's 5th mini-album 'appendix: Of All We Have Lost' will be released on the 16th at 6 PM on all music streaming sites, with the pre-release song 'trampoline' available on the 11th at 1 PM.
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