ODD EYE CIRCLE Interview: Life After LOONA & the K-Pop Trio's Next Chapter, 'Version Up'
justjared.comODD EYE CIRCLE are coming full (odd eye) circle. The South Korean K-pop girl group, made up of members Kim Lip, Choerry and JinSoul, first debuted as a sub-unit of the massively popular girl group LOONA back in 2017 with their Billboard U.S.
World Top 10 debut Mix & Match, featuring addictive tracks like “Girl Front” and “Loonatic.” Seven years later, following a highly publicized legal battle with their former agency, the girls have victoriously reemerged on the other side with ARTMS, a five-member project under their new agency, MODHAUS.
Wasting no time to reintroduce themselves to the world and reconnect with their adoring fans, the trio known as OEC are back with their next album, Version Up, led by the rallying cry of “Air Force One.” “Time to change your shoes,” they declare, a reference to the Converses worn by the trio in their debut. “Step It Up Like Air Force One, Next Version Up Up Up!” We spoke with ODD EYE CIRCLE about their long-awaited return, what they’ve learned, and where they’re heading next. Keep reading to read the interview… What’s it like reconnecting with LOONA collaborators Jaden Jeong and G-high once again since your last collaborations together? Kim Lip: It was great to work on the album together again.
We have upgraded our style while maintaining the characteristics of early stage ODD EYE CIRCLE. The thought of presenting this advanced version made us so happy. Let’s talk about the decision to make “Air Force One” the lead single.
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