BNK48 released their sixteenth single “Kiss Me”, a song that follows the band's fourth general election into Senbatsu, along with officially introducing the 12 members of the band's fifth generation.
After BNK48's (BNK48) 4th Senbatsu General Election was announced in December 2023, the group's sixteenth single “Kiss Me” was finally released. 12 members of the fifth generation of the band performed for the first time in the forecourt of Central World Department Store on the evening of June 22nd.
With the beginning of the first act, the music video for the song “Kiss Me” was officially released. The song was collaborated with many people, such as Lee Hae Sol, a famous producer from JYP Publishing, who is responsible here, Thanwa Ketsuwan or Hai from Paper Plains, who is responsible for writing the lyrics, and Jun Kandabashi, who choreographed Nemohamo Rumor for the group. AKB48 (AKB48), then the members of the two groups came to perform different singles Let the fans watch first. By dividing the senbatsu collection into different songs including Koisuru Fortune Cookie, Sansei Kawaii! (You Kawaii!), Wink 3 Times (Wink wa Sankai), Niji no Ressha (Rainbow Train), and Kibouteki Refrain (I'm Satisfied with This).
The band then introduced the fifth generation members of BNK Fotiate. Officially, there are 12 people, including Ali Chanakarn Usathanupa, Kilaya Navavak Chukunnanantakul, Geo Nataya Punratanasin, Kaymuk Nantanapat Som Wat, Megi Suvisara Jeruvivakorn, Nile Nalriya Wivakit, Namun Natamun Songthit, Nana Goto and Nain. Neera Bunnag, Nya-Sueva Lithomiya, Phrao-Farawi Jirathadasakul, Sao-Sao-Pechsini Ithiratanakomol Come and join the performance of two songs: BNK48 (BNK48) and Aitakatta (I Want to Meet You)
Then there was a live performance of three singles on the band's 16th debut single, ranging from Kurumi to the dialogue (So…what should I do?) song Girl Next Election featuring Panda-Jidaba Chamshwe in the title role amidst the song Dare no Koto wo Ichiban Aishiteru? (That Over There Could It Be Me?) “Under Girl of Theection” featuring CGM48's Lukkade-Pimlapas Suwannoi. Be the center of the song
The theme song is Kiss Me! (Tell Me) is a 16-member single featuring BNK48 and CGM48 Pim-Ponwarin. wongtrakulkit, paila-nipichan pipitdisha, khaneng-witita sarasrisom, menmin-ratchaya tupakonanon, pancake-pitthayaporn kiatitinan, sita theradigsakul, panch-watchari danpasukul, phi-wiria jang, marmink-manitcha yamdilukwong, shampoo-kochaporn lilatip, satang-tri sa prechatangkit , Khiwan-Manita Chanchai, Monet-Parita Ritikul, Hope-Patali Prasirtirachai, Grace-Weiranvat Thamrungvantavanish and Neenee.-Pitchayapa Supanya came to perform live for the first time. It is the closing ceremony of this launch event.
By Pim Vonwarin said about making this song: “It is considered that this song has little time to prepare. But we did our best. We intend to make this song the best possible both in terms of filming music videos, audio recording, audio recording and dancing as well. We have worked with a company JYP Publishing, where Mr. Lee Han So helped produce the song, P'Hai from Paper Plane wrote the lyrics, and Mr. Choi Yong Jun, who created the choreography for “Rumor.” To help choreograph the dance moves, they can consider working together on one song.
When asked about the development of the members in the song after working on this song, King-Witta said: “I felt like it was a different study than before. We usually study online. But this song will have a teacher to help teach. Do you advise me to do this? As you can clearly see, it was probably during the filming of the music video. There will be seniors coming to help see if you can get in each time or not. Because of MV it is also a new format. It's not just cuteness and brightness. But he will come to see the feelings in every moment. Which is considered to be that he saw new angles from the members as well.” As for Pancake-Pittayaporn, she said, “My role will probably be related to the evolution of the dance. Usually, I study online. But this time I had to study directly with the teacher. The teacher came to teach for about two days and the members fully accepted each other's poses. There will be some comments on the dance moves from the teachers.
While Minmin Rashya said: “For me, I think it will be difficult in terms of singing. Which was usually a nice lock. But this time I will make more effort, and it can be said that I have used new techniques. Which we never tried to study. The teachers gave us so much time. The feeling that if you don't do it I will cry until I get it. But the teacher's teaching is considered nice. The members found it a very new experience.” As for V-Weeraya, she said, “For me, it's probably about singing like Minmin. That is, because our voice is low, this song has a bright quality, which is what a rock band wants to be bright. In the confident girl way, since we entered the recording studio, this song was very difficult, and Mr. B Rock was very kind and did not put any pressure on us. He's even at the point where he says he has to do it. But he always has a smile on his face. Once again we had the opportunity to sing in lower harmony as well. Personally, I'm very happy. Although it was difficult, I am happy that I was able to do it.”
While Shambu-Kochaporn said: “We are usually nice and bright. Singing will have a small sound. But this song will be stronger. The dancing will be more precise. So we can consider that we have gained more skills in both. Thank you to the fans who sent us to make this song. I'm so glad I was able to write this song. I hope everyone likes this song.” As for Punch-Watcharee, he said, “For me, it's probably about acting. If you notice from the music video, we have more facial expressions. From the beginning it was presented with a cute and bright design, but this song will add splendor, beauty and confidence.
When asked about being a Beam Center for the first time, he said: “For the singles it feels a little nervous. Because he came from the general election and everyone gave him full support and in this way, I will do my best. I will develop myself and there were fellow members who came to help. So it made me Completely relaxed and at ease. With fellow members present to support us.”
When asked about the members of the fifth generation in the band, Hope-Battali said in conclusion: “Since we were involved in the selection of the fifth generation, there was a feeling that the young people who came were candidates during that period, even if it was only for a short period. But it is considered that it has I fell asleep. This test was considered something very new. Children have to do a lot of things. What we can really notice is the sparkling eyes from them. It also sparks our own spark. Every time we see young people dancing, we have a feeling that we have to fight, “We have to fight. Anyway, please follow the children of the fifth generation as well.”
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