Red Velvet cruises into August with 'Velvet Summer'

Red Velvet is returning to fans with new music in the heart of summer. Red Velvet will release their summer mini-album, 'Velvet Summer,' on August 3 at 6 PM. This new release continues the unique seasonal sensibility that Red Velvet has showcased every summer season.

Member Wendy announced the release news on July 22 at midnight by revealing the album concept photos through official SNS. In the released images, the members exude a calm atmosphere against indoor settings, accompanied by summer props such as surfboards and drinks. Through the post, Wendy shared the specific release schedule, signaling the comeback to fans who have been waiting.

Pop dance track featuring Kenzie and a reinterpretation of Henry Mancini's track

This album draws significant attention as composer Kenzie, who has worked closely with Red Velvet for a long time, participated in the project. The pop dance track, for which Kenzie participated in songwriting and composition, is characterized by an addictive bass and guitar sound along with a beat that features unexpected twists. The lyrics capture the confident energy of those enjoying a summer night drive.

Among the tracks, 'Orchestra' is a song that reinterprets 'Lujon' by American film composer Henry Mancini with a modern sensibility. It expresses the emotional changes of two people falling in love during a deepening summer night by likening them to an orchestra performance. Previously, on the 20th and 22nd, Red Velvet previewed the album's mood by releasing mood clips containing portions of the instrumental tracks for the two songs.

Since their debut in 2014 with 'Happiness,' Red Velvet has built a unique concept through tracks such as 'Ice Cream Cake' and 'Russian Roulette.' Member Wendy has also been active as a solo singer, expanding her musical spectrum through songs like 'Like Water' and 'Wish You Hell'.