K-Pop rookie boy-group NCHIVE had the honor of headlining the 15th annual Korean Festival in Houston with their electrifying performances.
The six-member group -- considiting of members Ha.L, N, Kangsan, Juyoung. E.aN. and Yuchan, showcased their talents and interacted with their dedicated fandom, SAVE, leaving the crowd mesmerized. NCHIVE's dynamic stage presence and vibrant covers of popular songs captivated the audience, ending day 1 with a warming fan song performance. The group's encore further solidified their connection with SAVE, ending the event on a high note. The festival's Day 2 continued with NCHIVE's fan meet -- bringing laughter and joy as the group interacted with fans through fun segments and lively competitions, creating unforgettable moments for everyone involved.
As NCHIVE geared up to meet U.S. SAVE on Day 1, K Fuse was thrilled to be granted the undoubtedly surreal opportunity to sit down and chat with the members! Together, we delved into the group's unique name, ongoing projects, and heartfelt sentiments for SAVE. Let's "dive in"to this exciting encounter!
K Fuse: Good evening, NCHIVE! Thank you for taking the time to sit down with us here at K Fuse and sharing your story with our readers and SAVE!
While we are familiar with NCHIVE, some of our readers may be meeting you for the first time. Could you please take a moment to introduce yourself?
NCHIVE: Greetings, 2, 3, Hello! This is NCHIVE!
K Fuse: Your group name, NCHIVE, carries quite a unique meaning with a specific goal. Could you elaborate on the meaning of NCHIVE?
Ha.L: Our team name, NCHIVE, is a compound of unknown number --"N," and "ARCHIVE." "N" means we will show you different spectrums as an unknown number, "N," and SAVE the happiest moments with our listeners in our "ARCHIVE."
K Fuse: NCHIVE was introduced to K-Pop enthusiasts almost one year ago (October 31, 2023), can you talk about your training period, and what a normal day was like as you prepared for your debut?
E.aN: Since debut we were very excited that we were taking a step closer towards our dreams. Also, we are working really hard with enthusiasm to prepare for the future.
K Fuse: You made your debut this year, on April 9th, with the mini album, “Drive.” What have these last six months been like since your debut?
Kangsan: For the past 6 months we have been traveling internationally and doing a lot of fan meetings and have continued to be physically active during activities.
K Fuse: How does it feel to be making your U.S. debut here at the Houston Korean Festival?
Yuchan: It's an honor for us to start to debut in the United States. It's just a start, and we want to explore and then eventually tour more places in the United States. We will always try our hardest to show our best shows and best appearances to U.S. SAVE.
K Fuse: E.aN, during an interview with ENKORE PROMOTIONS, you stated that your goal was to start an era of NCHIVE. What does that look like to you?
E.aN: Starting any kind of an era is really hard -- for any generation. However, we want to move with an exclamation mark instead of a question mark. But, the opening of a new era will be easier if we are with the fans and everyone who is supporting us.
K Fuse: While you expressed that your sound and style is unexpected, new, fearless, and one that captures various colors, do you still feel that is an accurate description?
Ha.L: We want to show new phases and new styles consistently. Like our team name, we will always be fearless -- continuing to show new phases and always trying to work on various different music styles.
K Fuse: Are you currently working on any new projects? Can you give us any hints or spoilers?
Kangsan: We are currently working on our comeback, and as our name states, it is going to be something with a different style -- so please be excited and wait for us!
K Fuse: We took to fans and have a couple of questions from U.S. SAVE:
Are there any plans for the U.S. Tour?
NCHIVE: As a team, we really want to do a U.S. Tour, and our management team is working really hard to get something figured out so that we can make that happen. Hopefully in the close future we will see some opportunities for that.
What is your go to song?
E.aN: There is a song that I like very much these days and just recently did a cover of -- and that is EXO's Baekhyun's "Pineapple Slice."
What was the first thing you noticed about Houston?
N: When I first came into Houston, the atmosphere was so great. Even now, I think atmosphere is really great!
K Fuse: Thank you again, for taking the time to sit down with us, but unfortunately it is time to wrap up the interview – but before we go, is there a message that you would like to leave for SAVE and our readers?
Yuchan: It's very difficult to get to know the readers just through this, but I will always work hard to make sure I give good performances.
E.aN: I am hoping more and more readers will acknowledge us so we can grow together.
Juyoung: I hope more and more readers will get to know us and acknowledge us. We will always try our best to show our various, different charms.
Kangsan: I promise we will show up more, so please remember us!
N: There may be a lot of people meeting us for the first time, but we are hoping to see the readers and SAVE more!
Ha.L: I hope that we can show more of NCHIVE to the readers and SAVE. Please be excited and wait as we prepare our comeback!
Get ready to cheer on NCHIVE as they prepare to make their first-ever comeback! Cheer them on as we wait the moment when NCHIVE steps back into the spotlight. Stay tuned in to NCHIVE's SNS for an unforgettable journey filled with music and passion!
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