Rising stars of K-pop – ONF talk about art, new album ONF: My Name, their single Beautiful Beautiful, the creative process and coffee
- The K-pop group talked to the Post following the release of their first album, ONF: My Name
- The group’s six members reveal their musical beginnings and their plans for the future
It’s hard to make an impact in a crowded industry, but it’s even harder in K-pop, where you’re surrounded by so many heavyweights. Boy band ONF – pronounced “on and off” – have been steadily growing in popularity since launching their career in 2017, and have seen a lot of love for their first LP, ONF: My Name.
Released on February 25, the 10-track album is fronted by the addictive and funky hyper-pop single Beautiful Beautiful, which was released through a futuristic music video that showcases the band’s vibrant, energetic style.
The six-member group are split into two teams – vocal team On and performance-driven Off – and the two terms have another meaning, According to rapper Wyatt: “‘On’ [refers to] how we are on stage, and how powerful we are; ‘Off’ refers to our bond and friendship.”
Following its release, the band spoke with the Post about their new album, their music and more.
How are you feeling now that you’ve released your first album?
Wyatt: ONF: My Name is a reflection of all the work that we’ve done. We worked hard for four years, but we haven’t really become popular. We’re ready to show our music and everything, our talent, to the world. So we’ve been thinking about that with the release of this album – how to show who we are.