인피니트 (INFINITE) - 미니 8집 [LIKE INFINITE] (Limited Deluxe ver.)

- Infinite's 15th anniversary, returning with the number 8 and ∞ ‘∞th Mini Album [LIKE INFINITE]’ - The 'Dangerous' side of six men whose passion burns even in the briefest of moments 《 The 15th anniversary of their debut, the infinite narrative begins now 》 One beginning gives birth to another. As if proving that they have no limits, just like their group name, their journey of rewriting records is an infinite narrative that only Infinite can achieve. In 2024, the 'Infinite Gathering'—held for the first time in 7 years—and the 15th-anniversary concert 'LIMITED EDITION' held for three days from December 6th to 8th at the KSPO DOME in Seoul Olympic Park, lived up to their respective titles of 'Infinite Gathering' and 'Limited Edition,' proving their names once again. At the end of the concert, amidst endless encores, the surprise performance of 'Sad Loop' (introduced as a track for the new album) and the VCR announcing their comeback at the end of the stage made the finale feel like a new beginning. Then, as if keeping a promise, 'Sad Loop' was pre-released as a Christmas gift, raising expectations for Infinite's continuing narrative. Now, finally reaching the peak of that anticipation, comes the 8th = ∞ mini album [LIKE INFINITE]. An album that is Infinite, like Infinite, and great because it is Infinite, [LIKE INFINITE] is hotter than ever, from the intro that inevitably builds heat to the instrumentals that never cool down. From the continuously unfolding glamorous tracks to the melodies completed by the harmony of the six members, the colors of the album—which capture the individual personalities of Kim Sung-kyu, Jang Dong-woo, Nam Woo-hyun, Lee Sung-yeol, L, and Lee Sung-jong as teased since the concert—and the members' vocals and performances, which showcase both composure and passion, evoke admiration no matter how you look at it, much like the numbers of this album. The title track 'Dangerous,' warmed by all of this, naturally showcases Infinite's confidence. The refreshingness, which adds rhythmic disco funk to the sexiness of their previous work, is more than just fatal—it is dangerously charming. Furthermore, reuniting with choreographer ADDM, who has been with them since their debut, the meticulously crafted performance showcases a different color of choreography while delivering a fresh shock through their instinctively synchronized "knife-like" dancing. The B-side tracks, each carefully selected and filled with meaning, are another reason why one cannot help but love this album. From the intro ‘Heat it Up,’ which expresses Infinite's sound that becomes more immersive over time; to ‘I Like Everything About You,’ which passionately expresses sexiness and ease through delicate emotional lines; ‘Umbrella,’ featuring lyrics that evoke pouring rain and Infinite; ‘Sad Loop,’ created because the fans' cries during encores—'Come back, come back, come back again'—sometimes sounded sad; and finally ‘Where U R,’ with a sound that makes one look forward to a concert and a picture of standing face-to-face once more after a breakup—every song on this tightly packed album fully showcases Infinite. The 8th and also the ∞th mini album, [LIKE INFINITE], marking a 15-year narrative. Every single moment is a narrative, and the records of those moments make us look forward to what comes next even more. And the heat toward these six men remains as hot as ever. For an Infinite like this, we have only one choice. Since we cannot help but love Infinite, who are like a flame that never sleeps and continues to bloom, let us dive passionately into this album, just like that heat.