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DAILY:DIRECTION dives into warped mirrors for 'DOWN WITH IT' teaser

Rookie boy group DAILY:DIRECTION previews 'DOWN WITH IT' from second single 'MONKEY MODE' with monkey characters, distorted visuals and a heavy beat.

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Rookie boy group DAILY:DIRECTION has released a teaser video capturing the colors of their new release just one day before their comeback.

Daily: Music Video Teaser for 'DOWN WITH IT,' Title Track from Second Single 'MONKEY MODE'

Comprised of Jang Yoon-seok, Lim Jihwan, Kim Ju-hyung, Lee Won-woo, E-VAN, and EN KIM, DAILY:DIRECTION unveiled the music video teaser for 'DOWN WITH IT', the title track of their second single 'MONKEY MODE', via their official SNS channels at 6 PM on the 11th.

A Harmony of Monkey Characters and Distorted Visuals

The released teaser begins with the appearance of bizarre monkey characters. The direction, featuring cross-cut editing of the members' images distorted within mirrors, creates a sensory atmosphere reminiscent of a film. The repetition of the phrase “DOWN WITH IT” and the heavy beat from the start of the video foreshadow the impact of the new song. DAILY:DIRECTION previously heightened comeback fever by pre-releasing portions of the choreography and music release through short-form content.

'MONKEY MODE' Meets Hyperpop and House

The second single 'MONKEY MODE' contains the title track 'DOWN WITH IT' and the B-side 'TRAPPED'. This album musically explores the process of playfully facing human imperfection and finding answers within it. The title track 'DOWN WITH IT' is an electronic genre that combines Hyperpop and House elements, utilizing the tug-of-war of emotions as a musical device.

The members' powerful group choreography and free-spirited energy in the teaser video provide a glimpse of the stage performance. DAILY:DIRECTION's second single 'MONKEY MODE' will be officially released on various music release platforms on the 13th at 6 PM.

By Kim Eun-soo · By 김은수
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