Le Sserafim (left); poster for ‘My Melody & Kuromi’ (proper). Picture courtesy of Supply Music and Netflix.
Widespread K-pop woman group Le Sserafim has lent their voice to “Kawaii (Prod. Gen Hoshino),” the theme music for the upcoming Japanese stop-motion animated collection, My Melody & Kuromi. The music is a part of Le Sserafim’s fourth Japanese single, “Different,” and marks their first collaboration with famend Japanese singer-songwriter and musician Gen Hoshino.
Directed by Tomoki Misato and written by Shuko Nemoto, the collection is about within the vibrant world of Mariland, the place cake store proprietor My Melody’s enterprise manages to attract in massive crowds, whereas Kuromi’s candy store flies underneath the radar and struggles to remain afloat. Kuromi wants to determine what goes into her rival’s truffles if she hopes to overhaul her enterprise. However issues get bizarre when the latter begins experiencing unusual issues after discovering a pink coronary heart within the forest. And because the two prep for a sweets-making contest with pastry professional Pistachio judging the occasion, issues go from candy to surreal—threatening Mariland and prompting them to hitch forces for the larger good.”
For Le Sserafim, collaborating with Sanrio’s iconic characters for the music “kawaii” has been fairly a memorable expertise, in accordance with the official press launch, the place the band members—Kim Chaewon, Sakura, Huh Yunjin, Kazuha, and Hong Eunchae—shared their ideas on recording the monitor. “We actually love My Melody & Kuromi, so we have been thrilled to be chosen to sing the theme music!” says group chief Kim Chaewon. The music’s message of “believing in your self and being courageous” resonates deeply with the quintet’s personal philosophy. “This music embodies the theme ‘cuteness is energy.’ We hope to point out how Le Sserafim combines appeal with energy, turning every member’s individuality right into a supply of empowerment,” says Sakura, who’s a Kuromi fan herself.
Huh Yunjin, who co-wrote the English lyrics with Gen Hoshino, hopes individuals will vibe with the music. “I hope everybody will take heed to the music and recognize the lyrics.” Kazuha’s additionally stoked to have Hoshino producing the music, a longtime want of hers, whereas Hong Eunchae admits to being smitten with the lovable world of Mariland. “The characters’ expressions have been wealthy and entertaining to look at,” she provides.
My Melody & Kuromi shall be obtainable for streaming on Netflix on July 24. The present celebrates 50 years of My Melody’s lovely adventures and 20 years of Kuromi’s mischief. Since 1975, My Melody has been spreading pleasure as certainly one of Sanrio’s most bubbly and beloved characters. In the meantime, Kuromi has received hearts along with her tough-but-girly persona since 2005. Now, the 2 characters are starring of their very personal stop-motion animated collection, paired with gripping storytelling and a catchy soundtrack that blends Gen Hoshino’s manufacturing genius with Le Sserafim’s distinctive sound. It’s a theme music that bubbles over with the present’s empowering message of fearlessness, a not-so-sugar-coated reminder that being cute is a energy, not a weak spot.