NU’EST W - 1st Mini Album [W, HERE] (PORTRAIT ver.)

A new beginning shown by NU'EST W, ‘W, HERE’! NU'EST W proves their solid musicality, from participating in the production of numerous songs to solo tracks for each member! ‘W, HERE’, filled with the sensibility of NU'EST W! Their story begins here. NU'EST W (JR, Aron, Baekho, Ren), a unit of the boy group NU'EST who is at the center of attention in the music industry, has finally returned to the public with a new album. The four members have been garnering significant attention, not only dominating the real-time charts of various online music sites with the special single album ‘If Only’ released last July, but also grabbing 2nd place without a single music show appearance. Receiving such passionate love and expectation from the public, NU'EST W meets the fans who have long awaited their comeback with the new album ‘W, HERE’. Encountering another beginning after a brief period of time, NU'EST W's new album ‘W, HERE’ is the starting point of their journey as NU'EST W, and a moment of asking where this place is within the situation they find themselves in, and where the "you" they are searching for is. Through a drama that faces reality, this story also contains parts where one can glimpse the present of not only NU'EST W but each individual member. The story of NU'EST W, unfolding on the boundary between reality and dreams, is implemented through various devices throughout the album. The first track of the new album ‘W, HERE’, which is filled with NU'EST W's sensibility, is ‘Just One Day’, a song confessing a deep longing, wishing for the other person to stay by their side for just one day. The second track and title song of this album, ‘WHERE YOU AT’, contains the story of NU'EST W unfolding on the boundary between reality and dreams. In particular, there are high expectations for the members' appearance on stage for the title track ‘WHERE YOU AT’. With a powerful beat that brings out a great performance while simultaneously possessing lyricism, the song and performance of ‘WHERE YOU AT’ will clearly imprint upon fans what the unique color of NU'EST W is. Following this, starting from the third track, four solo songs by the members are included simultaneously for the first time since their debut, directly conveying the messages they want to send to the public and completing an extraordinary album where one can listen closely to their voices. Furthermore, in ‘W, HERE’, NU'EST W not only revealed their vocal tones and skills through individual solo songs but also proved their solid musicality by directly participating in the songwriting process. Baekho put effort into writing and composing numerous songs, and JR, Aron, and Ren also participated in writing the lyrics for their solo songs, adding deep sincerity to the calmly delivered messages. Additionally, Baekho's solo song ‘I Was Happy Until Now’, located as the final track, holds a more special meaning as it is a song gifted by SEVENTEEN member Woozi specifically for Baekho. While each of the six songs included in this album has its own charm, catching the various components unfolding through the work as a whole will allow one to encounter their story more delicately and deeply. 1. Just One Day ‘Just One Day’ is a song containing longing interpreted in the NU'EST W version. While incorporating trendy and sophisticated sounds, it chose a comfortable pop style for the song's progression and lines. The sophisticated sound composition appearing in the hook is charming, and it is a song where the strengths of each member stand out. 2. WHERE YOU AT ‘WHERE YOU AT’ is the title track of NU'EST W's new album ‘W, HERE’. While following the grammar of future bass, which reveals their musical identity, it is a song that possesses the power of a narrative rarely found in the same genre. Furthermore, the solid structure in which the vocals, rap, and tracks harmonize with exquisite timing makes one look forward to the performance they will deliver on stage. 3. PARADISE (REN SOLO) Ren's solo song 'PARADISE' is an elegant and luxurious pop track, and it is a song where Ren's vocals, which handle the piece with sophistication, stand out. While many songs express the sincerity they wish to convey, Ren expresses and delivers that message most beautifully among them. 4. GOOD LOVE (ARON SOLO) Aron's solo song 'GOOD LOVE' is a track that well captures the feel of the currently trendy alternative R&B, and Aron successfully handled the bouncy feel of the song. The track is a well-blended mix of various styles, from trap to electronic music and R&B, and Aron's high-level vocal skill leads the track well while absorbing and expressing the track's charm as his own. 5. WITH (JR SOLO) In JR's solo song 'WITH', you can encounter rap that feels as if JR has packed in everything he wanted to say at this moment. His low yet powerful rap has its own resonance, and the grand orchestral sound and chorus maximize his message and emotion. 6. I Was Happy Until Now (BAEKHO SOLO) Baekho's solo song 'I Was Happy Until Now' is a song gifted by SEVENTEEN's Woozi specifically for Baekho. In the simple composition of the song centered around the guitar, one can focus more on Baekho's deep voice, and as you listen closely to his vocals, you can feel that his entire heart has reached the listener. Baekho's vocals, possessing excellent pacing and delivery, leave a deep lingering impression in this final track filled with his sensibility.