LATENCY on Their Debut, Sound, and Band Identity
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Get to know LATENCY—the five members combining talent, instruments, and heartfelt stories.
LATENCY may be rookies in name, but they are far from inexperienced. This five-member girl band brings together seasoned musicians who play their own instruments, craft their own sound, and tell stories through music that feels both powerful and personal. From their very first release, LATENCY proves they are here to make a statement and carve out their own space in K-pop.
The group is composed of Hyunjin (formerly of Loossemble), Semi, Haeun, and Jeewon (formerly of cignature), alongside Heeyeon, each bringing both vocal talent and instrumental skill. Hyunjin plays piano and drums, Semi plays bass, Haeun plays keyboard, Jeewon plays guitar, and Heeyeon also plays guitar, creating a true band dynamic that’s rare in the girl group scene. LATENCY was born from Jeewon’s vision to form an empowering girl band, and their YouTube content inspired by Bocchi the Rock! captures their creative, relatable, and effortlessly cool energy.
We spoke exclusively with LATENCY about their debut digital single “It Was Love,” their journey to forming the band, and what comes next. In our interview, the members share their creative process, their bond, and the vision shaping their future.
To start, could each of you introduce yourselves and share your role in LATENCY, including the instrument you play and what you bring to the band’s sound?
LATENCY: Hello, we’re LATENCY.
HEEYEON is our lead guitarist, shaping the band’s core sound and emotional drive through her playing.
JEEWON plays guitar and contributes to songwriting, shaping the band’s melodic direction.
HAEUN is on keyboard and vocals, adding atmosphere and harmonic depth.
SEMI plays bass, grounding the band with groove and balance.
HYUNJIN is our drummer, driving the energy and dynamics of our sound.
Together, we aim to create music that feels honest, emotional, and lived-in.
Congratulations on your debut single, “It Was Love.” How does it feel to officially introduce yourselves to the world as LATENCY?
LATENCY: Debuting as LATENCY feels both exciting and surreal. We’ve each spent a long time preparing in different ways, so finally sharing our music under one name feels like the beginning of something we’ve been quietly waiting for.
“It Was Love” has a reflective and emotional tone—what emotions or feelings do you hope listeners take away when they hear the song?
LATENCY: We hope listeners feel understood. “It Was Love” isn’t about dramatic moments, but about quiet emotions—regret, warmth, and the realization that something meaningful has already passed.
How does “It Was Love” represent LATENCY’s beginning, both musically and emotionally?
LATENCY: Musically, the song reflects our foundation—a band-oriented sound with emotional restraint. Emotionally, it represents our starting point: acknowledging the past before moving forward.
Was there a lyric, melody, or instrumental moment in the song that feels especially meaningful or defining for the band?
LATENCY: The chorus feels especially defining. It doesn’t explode immediately—it holds back, which mirrors the song’s message and our identity as a band.
During the recording of “It Was Love,” how did each member’s instrument influence the final sound or arrangement of the song?
LATENCY: Each instrument was treated as part of a conversation. Rather than competing, we focused on leaving space—allowing the song to breathe and emotions to lead.
When writing or developing new music, what does your creative flow look like from first idea to finished song?
LATENCY: Our process usually starts with a feeling rather than a genre. From there, melodies and arrangements develop organically through rehearsal and discussion, until the song feels emotionally complete.
LATENCY is a unique and meaningful name—how did you decide on it, and what does it represent for the band at this stage?
LATENCY: “Latency” refers to something delayed but inevitable. For us, it represents time—dreams that didn’t disappear, but waited until the right moment to arrive.
What was the very first thing you noticed about each other when you started practicing together?
LATENCY: The first thing we noticed was sincerity. Everyone approached practice seriously, but without ego, which made us trust each other quickly.
Building a band requires trust and communication—what helped you grow closer as a team while preparing for your debut?
LATENCY: Spending long hours practicing and talking honestly helped us grow closer. We learned to listen—not just musically, but personally.
What has been the most challenging, but also the most rewarding, part of building LATENCY as a band?
LATENCY: The most challenging part was trusting the process. The most rewarding part is realizing that those moments of doubt helped shape who we are now.
What have you learned about yourselves as musicians through the process of preparing for and releasing your debut?
LATENCY: We learned patience. Releasing music taught us that growth doesn’t happen instantly—it happens quietly, over time.
After introducing yourselves with “It Was Love,” what kind of sounds or musical growth are you excited to explore next as LATENCY?
LATENCY: We’re excited to explore deeper band sounds and stronger contrasts—lighter and darker emotions, more dynamic arrangements—while staying true to our core.
Lastly, please leave a message for fans who are reading this and supporting LATENCY from the beginning.
LATENCY: Thank you for listening to our beginning. We hope you’ll stay with us as we continue to grow, make mistakes, and share honest music as LATENCY.
Listen to their discography on Spotify or Apple Music.
*Special thanks to the members of LATENCY and Oddinary for this exclusive interview.
Image and Video Credits: Oddinary