Hot is the fifth extended play by South Korean girl group Le Sserafim. It was released on March 14, 2025, by Source Music and contains five tracks, including the lead single of the same name. The EP incorporates pop, rock, disco, nu jazz, Jersey club and house stylings, and contains a song made in collaboration with the British band Jungle. The group will embark on the Easy Crazy Hot Tour in 2025 to promote the EP along with their previous two EPs, Easy (2024) and Crazy (2024).
On February 16, 2025, Source Music announced that Le Sserafim would release their fifth extended play, Hot, on March 14[1][2] with the album's promotion timetable released the following day.[3] It was revealed that the group had collaborated with the British band Jungle for the EP, who said that the group "adds a special charm to our production styles".[4] The album trailer "Born Fire" was released on February 21,[5][6] followed by concept photos released on February 24 to 28.[7] Track samples were released on March 3,[8] and the track listing was revealed the following day, on March 4, with Jungle revealed to have worked on the song "Come Over".[9][10] The highlight medley was released on March 7,[11] and two music video teasers for the lead single were released on March 12 and 13.[12][13]Hot was released alongside the music video for the lead single on March 14.
Hot contains five songs about being willing to jump into what you love with no hesitation, no matter the outcome.[11] The intro track "Born Fire" narrates a story of a flame burning, dying out, turning to ashes and being rekindled. The lead single "Hot" is a pop song with rock and disco elements that expresses how you'll sacrifice everything for someone you love, even if you don't know where it will lead.[15] The third track "Come Over" is a retro-sounding dreamy nu jazz song that was co-written and produced by J Lloyd and Lydia Kitto of the British band Jungle.[16][10] The fourth track "Ash" is a dreamy song with a mysterious atmosphere about accepting pain and finding beauty in it,[17] and the closing track "So Cynical (Badum)", co-written by Le Sserafim members Huh Yunjin, Kim Chaewon and Hong Eun-chae, features a Jersey club and house beat with lyrics about not hesitating to boldly pursue love.[15]
Promotion
On March 10, a snippet of "So Cynical (Badum)" was previewed in a teaser video for Le Sserafim's collaboration with Overwatch 2.[18] The group held a comeback showcase on March 13 and, following the release on March 14, will open two pop-up stores "The Hot House" in Seoul and Tokyo from March 14 to 30.[19] To promote the EP, Le Sserafim will embark on the Easy Crazy Hot Tour, which is also in support of their previous two EPs, Easy (2024) and Crazy (2024). The tour is scheduled to begin on April 19, 2025 in Incheon.[20]
↑ Son, Bong-seok (February 18, 2025). '3월 14일 컴백' 르세라핌, 미니 5집 'HOT' 프로모션 타임테이블 공개['March 14th Comeback' Le Sserafim, 5th Mini Album 'HOT' Promotion Timetable Revealed]. Sports Trends. Retrieved March 9, 2025– via Naver.
↑ Jang, Woo-young (February 28, 2025). 르세라핌 미니 5집 'HOT', 'EASY'·'CRAZY' 이은 3부작의 피날레[Le Sserafim, comeback 'HOT' itself... Collaboration with famous British band 'Jungle' that won 'Brit Award']. Osen[ko]. Retrieved March 9, 2025– via Naver.
1 2 Park, Jae-hwan (March 5, 2025). 르세라핌, 사랑을 노래한다.. 미니 5집 'HOT' 트랙리스트 공개[Le Sserafim sings of love.. 5th Mini album 'HOT' track list revealed]. KBS Star News. Retrieved March 10, 2025– via Naver.
1 2 Kim, Jong-eun (March 7, 2025). 르세라핌 확 달라진 분위기, 'HOT' 하이라이트 메들리 공개[Le Sserafim's atmosphere has changed significantly, 'HOT' highlight medley revealed]. MBC Entertainment. Retrieved March 9, 2025– via Naver.
↑ Moon, Wan-sik (March 12, 2025). 르세라핌, 금빛 'HOT' MV 티저 공개..5인 5색 '환상 비주얼'[Le Sserafim, Golden 'HOT' MV Teaser Released.. 5 People, 5 Colors, 'Fantastic Visuals']. Star News. Retrieved March 11, 2025– via Naver.
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