Rocket Punch Talks About Preparing For Their Comeback And Thoughts On The "New-tro" Genre

May 17, 2021

On May 17, Rocket Punch held a showcase for the release of their single album “Ring Ring.”

“Ring Ring” is a song that combines the synth wave genre with the synth pop style of the 1980s. Asked about trying the “new-tro” (new + retro) genre for the first time, Yeonhee said, “I think that the genre itself is special. It’s not a genre that’s common among idol groups. I think that of all the idol groups making comebacks this month, we’re the only ones doing the ‘new-tro’ genre. I think that the genre is a strong point for us, as it brings back the nostalgic and relatable vibes from the past.”

Yunkyoung said, “We watched a lot of performances from the 1980s and watched movies and videos that brought back the vibes from that time.” The girl group also mentioned T-ara’s “Roly Poly,” which also had throwback vibes to an older era, and said, “We practiced with things like facial expressions, gestures, and props.”

It has been eight months since Rocket Punch’s last comeback. Yunkyoung said, “We kept practicing all the time in order to improve. We also did our best to communicate with fans. Each of us took some time for ourselves and we also took some time as a team.” Suyun added, “We felt ambitious to show a more improved image. We practiced every day. We spoke often with our fans and gained strength and energy from each other.”

Sohee said, “Personally, since ‘Ring Ring’ is a fast-paced, fun song, our hair and makeup is also a lot of fun. Our eye makeup in particular really suits the members.”