Regardless of turning into a bunch simply two years in the past, LE SSERAFIM is already attaining main profession highs—together with taking part in a successful set on the annual Coachella music competition this previous weekend. The Okay-pop group introduced their signature choreography—and coordinated woman group model!—to the stage, a dream come true for its 5 members Kim Chaewon, Kazuha, Hong Eunchae, Huh Yunjin, and Sakura. “Acting at Coachella had at all times been on our bucket checklist, however we by no means imagined it will occur this early on in our profession,” Chaewon tells Vogue, whereas co-member Yunjin provides, “We have been in disbelief. Rising up within the States, I had solely seen Coachella from afar on-line, so having the ability to attend in itself, not to mention as a performer, looks like a dream come true. We have been so excited, but in addition so nervous!”

After all, there was lots of preparations that went into the group’s Coachella set, throughout which they carried out hits “Antifragile” and “Good.” And LE SSERAFIM had tons of latest materials to work with; The group launched their newest album, Simple, earlier this 12 months, and so they began prepping for Coachella instantly afterwards. “Since Coachella is a competition for music lovers from all world wide, we needed to create a present that’s much more enjoyable and pleasing, for everybody there and for ourselves,” says Sakura. “We additionally needed to deal with leaving an enduring impression on not solely our followers, but in addition individuals within the viewers who’re watching us carry out for the primary time.”

Ever marvel what goes into selecting a set checklist for a bit Coachella efficiency? For LE SSERAFIM, it was all about choosing songs that might get the viewers hyped. “We needed to showcase our most consultant songs,” says Yunjin. “So we begin off sturdy with ‘Antifragile’ to point out who we’re as a crew, after which on the finish, we completed off sturdy with ‘Hearth within the stomach,’ a track we selected in hopes of actually going out with a bang.” After all, the accompanying choreography was simply as necessary; The 5 members rehearsed for months to include recent and thrilling new dance breaks, with every member bringing their very own distinctive taste to the combo. “I do my finest to specific via choreography the message of our songs, in an effort to immerse our viewers additional into our performances,” says Eunchae. Kazuha provides that it was necessary for the group to push and problem themselves. “I by no means wish to stay too glad, however slightly attempt to at all times change into a greater model of myself,” she says.