To celebrate WHIB’s comeback with CHERRY PIE, we caught up with each member individually.

For KIM JUNMIN, music begins with the melody. As a songwriter and composer within WHIB, he often starts with the topline, building a song from its central idea before discovering where it can go. That curiosity extends to the group itself: rather than being defined by one fixed sound or image, JUNMIN wants WHIB to keep exploring different styles while maintaining a colour of their own. For him, that identity becomes most tangible in the recording studio, when he receives his part and feels a song transform into something unmistakably WHIB.

As someone involved in songwriting and composing, what part of the creative process feels most important to you now?

KIM JUNMIN I personally think the topline melody is the most important part. So when I write a song, I usually start by working on the topline first.

Making a mini album gives you more space than a single release. What did you enjoy most about that freedom?

I think the most exciting part is being able to share a wider variety of songs. The whole production process was also really exciting and enjoyable.

You’ve spoken about sincerity in music. How do you personally know when a song feels honest?

I think I feel it most during the recording process, when I get my own part and really start to feel that the song has become a WHIB song.

Looking ahead, what kind of artist do you want to become known as within WHIB?

In line with our team’s concept, I hope we can be known as a group that isn’t defined by just one color, but can successfully take on a wide variety of styles.