LE SSERAFIM might have just wrapped the North American leg of their Easy Crazy Hot Tour, but the quintet is already onto their next era with their first single album, Spaghetti, which taps BTS member J-Hope for the title track.
Released today, October 24, Spaghetti arrives with a Korean and English version of the title track with J-Hope, as well as a members-only version and the B-side "Pearlies (My Oyster Is The World)." The main course, however, is the music video, and Teen Vogue has an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at how it all came together.
“[This song] captures LE SSERAFIM’s charm that pulls you in — like spaghetti strands you just can’t escape from,” Sakura tells Teen Vogue. “I especially love the lyric 'Just give up, you know you will eat it up,' and the corresponding choreography, where I throw my hand up. I think that bold movement perfectly embodies the song’s cheeky and playful message.”
“We wanted the visuals to capture the feeling of being stuck in one’s brain, like spaghetti stuck in one’s teeth," Hong Eunchae adds. "We paid close attention to the smallest details in the outfits, adding different elements and texture to give the looks a lingering, ‘stuck-in-your-teeth’ feeling you just can’t ignore.”
Fans of LE SSERAFIM, known as FEARNOT, will notice right away that this is one of the group's most tongue-in-cheek and out-there releases, and that was intentional.
“For this album, we explored a lot of fun and daring visuals — new hairstyles, bold accessories like tooth gems, and vibrant nail art. I wanted those elements to amplify my attitude on stage and express a stronger, more fearless side of myself,” Kazuha says.
“The red group outfit [is our favorite],” Kim Chaewon adds, “I think it best captures the spirit of [the song.]” Sakura continues: “I’ve always loved coordinated looks, and I think it fits the track’s concept like a glove. It was also my first time having a bob since debuting as LE SSERAFIM, and I feel the outfit’s kitschy vibe really matched my new look.”
Of course, this release is also special for ARMY. J-Hope, who was unveiled as a featured artist with a teaser video just days before the single's release, filmed his part of the music video separately.
Even if they didn't film together, the feat was more than enough for LE SSERAFIM. “He is an artist that I deeply admire and respect, so hearing that he gladly accepted to feature on this track absolutely blew my mind,” Huh Yunjin says. “He captured the message of the song perfectly and brought a kick that only he could ever deliver. We are so thankful for this opportunity.”
“This comeback really shows how much we’ve grown as a team — stronger and more united than ever,” Yunjin continues, prompting fans to look out for their “choreography and expressions.”
“It feels new, but still so very LE SSERAFIM,” Sakura adds. “We tried so many styles for the first time, and I hope it captures what’s truly 'us' — a mix of fun, coolness, and a touch of kitsch. Personally, I love when we perform with big smiles on our faces, so I’m especially excited for [this one].”
In the video, which you can watch on YouTube, the girls cook up a storm — sometimes literally. We see them prepping ingredients, turning up the heat, bathing in tomato sauce, and even being splashed with it.
“Since this was our first food-related concept, I got to experiment acting out a lot of eating scenes. There were quite a few involving tomatoes — even though they’re honestly not my favorite, the scenes themselves made the experience all the more fun and memorable,” Eunchae says.
“This song is a reminder of what LE SSERAFIM is all about,” Yunjin proclaims. “Even if it’s not to everyone’s taste, we keep doing what we love — with fearless confidence and style.”
