Written by Nina B.
One of K-Pop fan's favorite pastimes is to indulge in different variety and competition shows and MNET made sure to deliver just that. MNET is known for releasing a wide range of shows that will have you glued to your screen from start to finish yearning for more from them. It was no surprise for avid MNET show watchers, that their newest upcoming project “Build Up’ would be a show that would attract the interest of viewers at home. With the first episode airing in January, many tuned in every week to watch and vote for their favorite idols and new faces. ‘Build Up’ gained attention for being a vocal-based competition show with notable high-class vocally talented singers such as Seo Eunkwang (BTOB), Solar (MAMAMOO), and Wendy (RED VELVET), to name a few, as the judges of the competition. With the last episode taking place in March, fans waited at the edge of their seats for the reveal of which team would win the competition and land the 2-year contract to promote as a full group.
The wait had finally come to an end when the announcer announced to all the anticipating viewers at home who the winner of the first season of ‘Build Up’. All three groups from winner to runner-up gained a huge influx of supporters regardless of where they placed in the end results. One of the groups that caught everyone's eye was the third-place-ranked group and even though they didn’t win the show, the fans' immense support didn’t go unnoticed. Fans waited and waited hoping to one day hear music from the group again and crossed their fingers hoping there was a possibility of them continuing as a group to promote outside the show. That day has finally come when the fans can officially say one of the winners in their hearts, now can make their way into the hearts of others through their debut single “Possible”.
Four member group known as ‘Waterfire’ debuted on May 30th under the company LYNNA ENTERTAINMENT, with the members: Sunyoul (former member of UP10TION), Wumuti (well known for his appearance in ‘Under Nineteen’ and ‘Boys Planet’), Choi Suhwan (former ‘Produce X 101’ contestant), and youngest member Kang Hayoon (participant in ‘Loud’). Together these four left a memorable impression from their great group dynamic and how well their voices mixed together. Even though they were formed primarily for the filming of the competition, their chemistry didn't go unnoticed. It was almost like they were destined to meet on this show and form this bond that would lead to the harmonized creation of Waterfire.
Their debut single, “Possible” opens up the angelic voice belonging to Hayoon catching our ears with his immediate adlib. Catching the listener's attention in the first few seconds of the song is a talent in itself. The song has a beautiful message to it when diving deeper into the translation of the lyrics. Considering the group's members came from being in previous competition shows for the chance to debut and not landing in the program debuted groups, they faced many hardships of having to continue to try and accomplish their goal of debuting like they always dreamed of. Through “Possible” they detail how even through these hardships, in the end, their rainbow came along and they were able to do something they could only dream of.
“And it’s always possible more than ever tonight, everything is possible.”
Finally being able to tell the world, “I did it, everyone! I finally debuted!” is something all trainees want to hear themselves be able to say. With the mix of all four of their vocals and different vocal ranges, it all fits together like a solved puzzle piece creating a memorable song for their fans to sit and listen to. With Sunyouls deeper tone combined with Hayoons softer vocal range, pieced with Suhwans high notes, and adding in that last puzzle piece of Wumuti's smooth delivery with his lines, they convey how their talent is endless as a group. Though they come from different backgrounds and have their own personal stories and obstacles they faced to get to where they are, they all found each other and were able to create the beginning of their new chapter in their storybook.
With only a few weeks under their belts as an idol group, there is only up for them as a group. Excitement has built following their debut and their upcoming fan meeting -- being held at Shinhancard Sol Play Square on July 6 and July 7 -- about what might be up their sleeves for future releases and plans for the group. Making our way halfway through the year WATERFIRE is a group you want to add to your radar and be on the lookout for.
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