KISS OF LIFE - [224] 4th Mini Album MAGAZINE Version
Release Date: June 10, 2025
Contents (per version):
- 1 CD
- 1 Booklet (140 pages)
- 2 Photo Cards (random out of 20 types)
- 1 Unit Photo Card (random out of 6 types)
- 1 Sticker Pack
- 1 Photo Film (random out of 5 types)
Pre-order Benefits (per version):
[WITHMUU]
- 1 Unreleased Photo Card (Random out of 4 types)
[SOUNDWAVE]
- 1 Unreleased selfie Photo Card (Random 1 out of 4 types)
[EVERLINE]
- 1 Unreleased selfie Photo Card (Random 1 out of 4 types)
[MAKESTAR]
- 1 Unreleased selfie Photo Card (Random 1 out of 4 types)
Depending on versions, contents (cover, photo book, mini book, photo cards, posters, etc.) in the official album package may vary.
All products are officially distributed BRAND NEW and FACTORY SEALED packages.
Your purchase quantity will count towards HANTEO, CIRCLE (GAON) and BILLBOARD Charts.
[Track List]
DISK(CD) 1.
01. Lips Hips Kiss
02. Tell Me
03. k bye
04. Painting
05. Slide
06. Heart of Gold
07. Think Twice
Description (Translated):
*Album specifications- BOOKLET (Magazine): 210mm x 297mm / 140p / 1 type
- PHOTOCARD: 55mm x 85mm / 2 out of 20 randomly inserted
- UNIT PHOTOCARD: 55mm x 85mm / 1 out of 6 randomly inserted
- CD-R: 1 type
- STICKER PACK: Insert 6 types (1 set)
- PHOTO FILM: 104mm x 62mm, 74mm x 92mm / 1 out of 5 randomly inserted
KISS OF LIFE 4th Mini Album “224” Released
- KISS OF LIFE, new album released after about 8 months [224]
- 7 tracks with messages of freedom from oppression, liberation, and awareness.
- Another bold transformation to be revealed with the R&B hip-hop title song "Lips Hips Kiss"
About 8 months after their last mini-album [Lose Yourself], KISS OF LIFE has returned with their fourth mini-album [224]. With the title song 'Get Loud' and the track 'Igloo', which clearly showed KISS OF LIFE's unique color through their previous work, they created a buzz by making their name on domestic and international music charts. They showed a strong presence by ranking high in global streaming platforms including Spotify in Korea, Singapore, Taiwan, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Indonesia, and all over Asia, and the Igloo Challenge craze that spread through SNS once again proved their popularity.
In addition, the experience of meeting and interacting directly with fans from all over the world while successfully completing their first world tour [KISS ROAD] became an opportunity for the team to grow to the next level, and the musical skills and depth built up during that journey were naturally incorporated into the entire album, creating a result with a higher level of perfection.
“Today, Tomorrow, Forever”
KISS OF LIFE's fourth mini-album [224] contains a narrative of one's ego moving from oppression to liberation through the flow of time, 'today, tomorrow, and forever.' This is a journey to find the true 'me' through self-awareness, beyond the simple flow of time, and a message to those who live forgetting their ego.
“Today” in the album symbolizes the state of being oppressed by the gaze and rules of others, “Tomorrow” symbolizes the moment of self-awareness that comes from questioning oneself and struggling, and “Forever” symbolizes the liberation reached at the end of that awareness, that is, the self that has regained its true self. Ultimately, “forever” in the album goes beyond the meaning of time and signifies the complete “me” as a being that makes choices and lives fully.
The visual of the album starts from the story of 'dull senses'. It captures our appearance where our emotions and thoughts become blurred in the repetitive daily life. It seems like a life that conforms to set rules and flow, but it also highlights the existence that asks itself 'Who am I' and 'How should I live' and struggles to find the answer. In the end, it conveys the message that the eternal 'me' that we face is not something that can be obtained through someone or something, but something that must be achieved on our own, and it depicts the process.
KISS OF LIFE, who has pioneered their own path with distinct concepts and various genres of music for each album, will once again show off their new charms with the album [224] as an extension of that journey. With the feminine mood R&B hip-hop title song 'Lips Hips Kiss' and 7 other songs of various genres such as disco and acoustic ballads, this album is expected to once again capture the hearts of the public and fans.
01. Lips Hips Kiss - Title
'Lips Hips Kiss' is a song that captures the R&B hip-hop sensibility of the early 2000s, and expresses the emotions of the moment when you fall for each other with sensual lyrics. The sophisticated melody flowing over the layback rhythm, the strong kick, and the bold hi-hat further enhance the feminine mood. It is a song that naturally leads the listener to that era with a development that is not excessive but does not leave a dull moment.
Composed by Benjamin 55, Duii, Brandy Hayes
Lyrics by Mia (153/Joombas)
Arranged by Benjamin 55, Duii
Chorus by Livy
02. Tell Me
'Tell Me' is a song that exquisitely blends Afrobeat and house genres, leaving a deep impression with its emotional melody on top of its groovy rhythm. The lyrics honestly express the desire to escape from a false space and relationship, and the feelings of being attracted to the other person despite that. The ambiguous message is expressed with delicate harmony and lyrical mood, further enhancing the perfection of the song. Member Natty participated in writing the lyrics herself, adding sincerity to the song.
Composed by NPNF, JSONG
Lyrics by Gemma, Natty
Arranged by NPNF
Chorus by JSONG
03. k bye
'k bye' is a pop track inspired by Y2K sensibility, and conveys confident energy with a combination of hip-hop drums and captivating synth melodies. The soulful intro and contrasting verses add tension, and the cool message of "I won't care anymore" completes the mood of the song. Artist UPSAHL participated in writing the lyrics and composing the song, adding to its specialness.
Composed by Jorgen Odegard, UPSAHL, Steph Jones
Lyrics by 279, Jorgen Odegard, UPSAHL, Steph Jones
Arranged by Jorgen Odegard
Chorus by ADORA
04. Painting
'Painting' is a pop genre track that combines lo-fi jazz and groovy melodies, and the signature sound of the saxophone that appears here and there catches the ear. The cynical rap and fresh transitions within the loveliness make this song even richer and more fun to listen to. The line 'My summer memories are colored with you' conveys the deep excitement of a summer day that cannot be forgotten even as time passes, like a fresh first love.
Composed by Jude Cole, Jesse Cole
Lyrics by Yoon (153/Joombas), Kim Windy (Jamfactory), Natty
Arranged by Jude Cole
All Instruments by Jude Cole
Chorus by ADORA
05. Slide
'Slide' is a cheerful track that combines disco and French house sounds. The catchy melody that makes you want to follow the rhythm and the witty lyrics add to the fun of listening. The bright and cheerful mood that reminds you of a scene from a high teen movie adds liveliness to the entire song.
Composed by Strawberrybananaclub, Taneisha Jackson, Stella Jones
Lyrics by Taneisha Jackson, Stella Jones, Strawberrybananaclub
Arranged by Strawberrybananaclub
Drum by Strawberrybananaclub
Electric guitar by Yoon Sung-ho
Bass guitar by Kang Jin-hyeon
Chorus by Taneisha Jackson, Stella Jones
06. Heart of Gold
'Heart of Gold', which contains the R&B sensibility of the early 2000s, is impressive with its simple sound that combines sweet string instruments and analog synthesizers. It delivers a hopeful message that efforts from a pure heart can create a bright tomorrow, and member Julie participated in writing the lyrics, which made the emotions even more sincere.
Composed by PAPRIKAA, Lim Jeong-woo, Jang Han-na
Lyrics by Julie, PAPRIKAA
Arranged by PAPRIKAA
String Arranged & Conducted by goldbranch
Strings Performed by Yungstring
Chorus by ADORA
07. Think Twice
'Think Twice' is an R&B ballad that combines acoustic guitar and electronic piano. The warm melody that makes you naturally sing along gives you a deep sense of immersion. It leaves a deep aftertaste to the listener through the drama that calmly expresses the regret for a relationship that has changed while recalling moments of love.
Composed by Jinsol, Ninos Hanna, Maya Rose, 153/Joombas
Lyrics by Ondine, Jinsol
Arranged by Jinsol
Drum by Kim Jin-sol, Joo Hwan
Piano by Kim Jin-sol, Joo Hwan
Guitar by Choi Young-hoon
Bass by Kang Jin-hyeon
Chorus by ADORA
Description (Original):
*앨범 사양- BOOKLET (Magazine) : 210mm x 297mm / 140p / 1종
- PHOTOCARD : 55mm x 85mm / 20종 중 랜덤 2종 삽입
- UNIT PHOTOCARD : 55mm x 85mm / 6종 중 랜덤 1종 삽입
- CD-R : 1종
- STICKER PACK : 6종(1set) 삽입
- PHOTO FILM : 104mm x 62mm, 74mm x 92mm / 5종 중 랜덤 1종 삽입
KISS OF LIFE 4th Mini Album “224” 발매
- KISS OF LIFE, 약 8개월만에 선보이는 신보 앨범 [224]
- 억압과 해방 그리고 자각으로부터 얻은 자유를 통한 메시지를 담은 7개의 트랙
- R&B 힙합 타이틀 곡 "Lips Hips Kiss"로 또 한 번 선보일 대담한 변신
지난 미니앨범 [Lose Yourself] 이후 약 8개월 만에 KISS OF LIFE가 네 번째 미니앨범 [224]로 돌아왔다. 전작을 통해 KISS OF LIFE의 독보적인 색깔을 확실하게 각인 시킨 타이틀 곡 'Get Loud'와 수록곡 'Igloo'로 국,내외 음원 차트에 이름을 올리며 화제를 일으켰다. 스포티파이를 비롯한 글로벌 스트리밍 플랫폼에서 한국을 비롯한 싱가포르, 대만, 말레이시아, 홍콩, 인도네시아 등 아시아 전역에서 상위권에 오르며 강렬한 존재감을 드러냈고, SNS를 중심으로 확산된 Igloo 챌린지 열풍은 이들의 인기를 또 한번 증명해 보이기도 했다.
또한 첫 월드 투어 [KISS ROAD]를 성황리에 마치며 전 세계 팬들과 직접 마주하고 호흡을 나눈 경험은 팀의 성장을 한 단계 끌어올리는 계기가 되었으며, 그 여정속에서 다져진 음악적 내공과 깊이는 이번 앨범 전반에 자연스럽게 녹아 들어 한층 더 완성도 높은 결과물을 만들어냈다.
“Today, Tomorrow, Forever”
KISS OF LIFE의 네 번째 미니앨범 [224]는 '오늘, 내일, 그리고 영원'이라는 시간의 흐름을 통해, 한 사람의 자아가 억압에서 해방으로 나아가는 서사를 담아내고 있다. 이는 단순한 시간의 흐름을 넘어서, 자각을 통해 진정한 '나'를 찾아가는 여정이자, 자아를 잊은채 살아가는 이들에게 보내는 메세지이다.
앨범 속 “Today”는 타인의 시선과 규칙속에서 억압된 상태를, “Tomorrow”는 스스로에게 질문하며 투쟁을 통해 깨닫게 되는 자각의 순간을, 그리고 “Forever”는 그 자각 끝에 도달한 해방 즉, 진정한 나를 되찾은 자아를 상징한다. 결국 앨범에서의 '영원'은 시간적 의미를 넘어, 스스로 선택하고 온전히 살아가는 존재로서의 완전한 “나”를 의미한다.
앨범의 비주얼은 '무뎌진 감각'에 대한 이야기로부터 출발한다. 반복되는 일상 속에서 감정도, 생각도 흐릿해져가는 우리의 모습을 포착한다. 마치 정해진 규칙과 흐름에 순응하는 삶처럼 보이지만, 그 안에서도 '나는 누구인가', '어떻게 살아야 하는가'를 스스로 묻고 답을 찾기 위해 발버둥치는 존재를 조명한다. 결국 마주하게 되는 영원한 '나'는 누군가 혹은 무언가를 통해서 얻는것이 아닌, 스스로 쟁취해야 한다는 메세지를 전하며 그 과정을 그려내고 있다.
매 앨범마다 뚜렷한 콘셉트와 다양한 장르의 음악으로 자신들만의 길을 개척해온 KISS OF LIFE가 [224] 앨범에서는 그 여정의 연장선이자 또 한번 새로운 매력을 펼쳐 보일 예정이다. 페미닌한 무드의 R&B 힙합 타이틀 곡 'Lips Hips Kiss'를 비롯해 디스코, 어쿠스틱 발라드 등 다양한 장르의 7곡이 수록된 이번 앨범으로 대중과 팬들의 마음을 다시 한번 사로잡을 예정이다.
01. Lips Hips Kiss - Title
'Lips Hips Kiss'는 2000년대 초반 알앤비 힙합 감성을 담아낸 곡으로, 서로에게 빠져드는 순간의 감정을 관능적인 가사로 풀어낸다. 레이백 리듬 위로 흐르는 세련된 멜로디와 강렬한 킥, 과감한 하이햇이 페미닌한 무드를 한층 더 끌어올린다. 과하지 않으면서도 지루할 틈 없는 전개로 리스너를 자연스럽게 그 시대로 이끄는 곡이다.
Composed by Benjamin 55, Duii, Brandy Hayes
Lyrics by 미아(153/Joombas)
Arranged by Benjamin 55, Duii
Chorus by Livy
02. Tell Me
'Tell Me'는 아프로비트와 하우스 장르가 절묘하게 어우러진 곡으로, 그루비한 리듬 위에 감성적인 멜로디가 깊은 인상을 남긴다. 가사는 거짓된 공간과 관계에서 벗어나고자 하는 욕망과 그럼에도 불구하고 상대에게 끌리는 감정을 솔직하게 담아내고 있으며, 중의적인 메시지를 섬세한 하모니와 서정적인 무드로 풀어내며 곡의 완성도를 한층 더 높였다. 멤버 나띠가 직접 작사에 참여해 곡에 진정성을 더했다.
Composed by NPNF, JSONG
Lyrics by Gemma, Natty
Arranged by NPNF
Chorus by JSONG
03. k bye
'k bye'는 Y2K 감성에서 영감을 받은 팝 트랙으로, 힙합 드럼과 매혹적인 신스 멜로디가 어우러져 당당한 에너지를 전한다. 소울풀한 인트로와 반전되는 벌스는 긴장감을 더하고, “더 이상 신경 쓰지 않겠다”는 쿨한 메시지가 곡의 분위기를 완성한다. 아티스트 UPSAHL이 작사, 작곡에 참여해 특별함을 더했다.
Composed by Jorgen Odegard, UPSAHL, Steph Jones
Lyrics by 279, Jorgen Odegard, UPSAHL, Steph Jones
Arranged by Jorgen Odegard
Chorus by ADORA
04. Painting
'Painting'은 로파이 재즈와 그루비한 멜로디가 어우러지는 팝 장르의 트랙으로, 중간중간 등장하는 색소폰의 시그니처 사운드가 귀를 사로잡는다. 사랑스러움 안에 시니컬한 랩과 신선한 전환부는 이 곡을 더욱 풍부하게 만들고 듣는 재미를 더해준다. '내 여름의 추억은 너로 물들어졌다'라는 내용이 풋풋한 첫사랑처럼 시간이 지나도 잊을 수 없는 여름날의 짙은 설렘을 전한다.
Composed by Jude Cole, Jesse Cole
Lyrics by 윤(153/Joombas), 김윈디(Jamfactory), Natty
Arranged by Jude Cole
All Instruments by Jude Cole
Chorus by ADORA
05. Slide
'Slide'는 디스코와 프렌치 하우스 사운드가 어우러진 경쾌한 트랙이다. 리듬을 타게 만드는 캐치한 멜로디와 재치 있는 가사가 어우러져 듣는 재미를 더한다. 하이틴 영화의 한 장면을 떠올리게 하는 밝고 유쾌한 무드가 곡 전체에 생동감을 불어넣는다.
Composed by Strawberrybananaclub, Taneisha Jackson, Stella Jones
Lyrics by Taneisha Jackson, Stella Jones, Strawberrybananaclub
Arranged by Strawberrybananaclub
Drum by Strawberrybananaclub
Electric guitar by 윤성호
Bass guitar by 강진현
Chorus by Taneisha Jackson, Stella Jones
06. Heart of Gold
2000년대 초반의 알앤비 감성을 담고있는 'Heart of Gold'는 감미로운 현악기와 아날로그 신디사이저가 어우러진 간결한 사운드가 인상적이다. 순수한 마음에서 비롯된 노력이 밝은 내일을 만든다는 희망적인 메시지를 전하며, 멤버 쥴리가 작사에 참여해 더욱 진솔한 감정을 담아냈다.
Composed by PAPRIKAA, 임정우, 장한나
Lyrics by Julie, PAPRIKAA
Arranged by PAPRIKAA
String Arranged & Conducted by goldbranch
Strings Performed by 융스트링
Chorus by ADORA
07. Think Twice
'Think Twice'는 어쿠스틱 기타와 일렉트로닉 피아노가 어우러지는 알앤비 발라드 곡이다. 자연스럽게 따라 부르게 되는 따뜻한 멜로디가 깊은 몰입감을 선사한다. 사랑의 순간들을 떠올리며, 변해버린 관계에 대한 아쉬움을 담담하게 풀어낸 드라마를 통해 듣는 이에게 깊은 여운을 남긴다.
Composed by 진솔, Ninos Hanna, Maya Rose, 153/Joombas
Lyrics by Ondine, 진솔
Arranged by 진솔
Drum by 김진솔, Joo Hwan
Piano by 김진솔, Joo Hwan
Guitar by 최영훈
Bass by 강진현
Chorus by ADORA
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