[B2B] ONEUS - LIVED (4th Mini Album) / 원어스 (ONEUS) - LIVED (4TH 미니앨범)

Released by RBW boy group ONEUS, their fourth mini-album [LIVED] signals the beginning of an unfolding story.

ONEUS is a 6-member performance group consisting of RAVN, Seoho, Leedo, Keonhee, Hwanwoong, and Xion. They have consistently received acclaim for their performances, which are imbued with distinct concepts and storytelling in every album and stage. This time, they are ready to showcase their diverse charms, with each of the six members bringing their unique appeal.

ONEUS, having achieved significant growth that belies their status as rookies, is steadily expanding their domestic recognition. Following the successful completion of their first US tour, driven by overwhelming requests from international fans last year, they topped the Oricon chart with their second Japanese single [808]. Furthermore, upon the release of their single album [IN ITS TIME] in March, with the title track ‘A Song Written Easily’, they garnered an unprecedented and astonishing response internationally, topping the iTunes K-Pop Song charts in 12 regions including the US, Germany, Spain, and Italy, and entering the Billboard World Digital Song Sales chart at number 11.

This mini-album [LIVED] is particularly anticipated as it foreshadows the full exploration of ONEUS's worldview, following the story of ‘COME BACK HOME’, their final competition song on Road to Kingdom.

The fourth mini-album [LIVED] expresses the contemplation and conflict surrounding choices, through the depiction of self-determination and the pursuit of one's own destiny rather than accepting fate. The choices ONEUS makes at the crossroads of life, death, and tragic destiny will undoubtedly lead to new and intriguing narratives.

The title track ‘TO BE OR NOT TO BE’ is based on a song by Cosmic Sound and Cosmic Girl, and was produced by Lee Sang Ho, a key producer in RBW’s acclaimed Kim Do Hoon production team. It is a song that speaks of the precariousness felt when standing at a crossroads of choosing between two options in a tragic fate. The dreamy synth sounds reminiscent of heartbeats and the dramatically shifting hook create thrilling tension. The intense yet sorrowful beat, combined with rough yet delicate vocals and direct, uninhibited rapping, expresses ONEUS's inner turmoil and the duality of conflicting emotions as they confront this precarious boundary.

The music video for ‘TO BE OR NOT TO BE’ was helmed by Hong Won Ki of ZANYBROS, a renowned K-Pop MV director who has collaborated with ONEUS since their debut, elevating the completeness of ONEUS’s narrative with a solid storyline and overwhelming scale. This album [LIVED], exploring the thirst for life, inner conflict, and struggles, is brought to life through unhesitating and powerful performances. The grand scale and visually stunning cinematography are expected to capture public attention.

The album [LIVED] features a diverse range of tracks, including the title track ‘TO BE OR NOT TO BE’, ‘Intro : LIVED’, ‘Dead Or Alive’, ‘Airplane’, ‘COME BACK HOME’, and the self-composed track ‘Dizzy (혼란하다 혼란해)’ by Seoho and RAVN. Through this album, fans will experience a more grown-up ONEUS, showcasing their unique music and performances.

**Tracklist:**

**01. Intro : LIVED**
Lyrics by 이상호(RBW), 서용배(RBW), 이후상(RBW), RAVN, 이도
Composed by 이상호(RBW), 서용배(RBW), 이후상(RBW)
Arranged by 이상호(RBW), 서용배(RBW), 이후상(RBW)

An intro track that opens the 4th mini-album [LIVED]. The dreamy guitar sound creates an atmosphere reminiscent of a deep slumber, with the melancholic melody layered over the topline and the explosive rapping following the emotional curve adding to its charm. This song represents the worldview of the album, where softness and intensity coexist, much like the boundary between life and death.

**02. TO BE OR NOT TO BE**
Lyrics by 이상호(RBW), 서용배(RBW), 코스믹 사운드(RBW), 코스믹 걸, 이후상(RBW), 밍키(RBW), RAVN, 이도
Composed by 이상호(RBW), 서용배(RBW), 코스믹 사운드(RBW), 코스믹 걸, 이후상(RBW), 밍키(RBW)
Arranged by 이상호(RBW), 서용배(RBW), 코스믹 사운드(RBW), 코스믹 걸, 이후상(RBW), 밍키(RBW)

When a special and firm bond breaks, a part of me is lost to the same degree. ‘TO BE OR NOT TO BE’ speaks of the precariousness of standing at a crossroads of choice. The dreamy synth sound that resembles heartbeats and the drastically changing hook deliver dramatic tension. The sorrow melting into the intense beat tragically portrays the gap between two people. The rough yet delicate vocals and the direct, uninhibited rapping showcase ONEUS's two contrasting sides when facing a perilous boundary, while also depicting the inner turmoil caused by these conflicting emotions.

**03. Dead Or Alive**
Lyrics by 이상호(RBW), 서용배(RBW), 이후상(RBW), RAVN
Composed by 이상호(RBW), 서용배(RBW), 이후상(RBW)
Arranged by 이상호(RBW), 서용배(RBW), 이후상(RBW

‘Dead Or Alive’ carries a message that connects with the title track ‘TO BE OR NOT TO BE’. It fully reveals the contemplation and conflict over choices when standing at a crossroads of diverging paths. Whether the choice to be together brings a sweet dream or a bitter fruit is in the hands of the goddess of fate. From the attention-grabbing intro, the triple groove and vintage beat maintain a tense balance of dynamics, offering a dark yet irresistible charm. The contrasting composition, much like an unknown fate, feels fresh.

**04. 혼란하다 혼란해 (Dizzy)**
Lyrics by 서호, RAVN, CyA
Composed by 서호, RAVN, CyA, 코코두부아빠(RBW)
Arranged by 코코두부아빠(RBW), CyA

What is this feeling of confusion when I see you? ‘Dizzy (혼란하다 혼란해)’ is a trendy hip-hop track that playfully expresses an unrequited heart over a minimalist beat. Seoho, RAVN, and CyA collaborated on this track, featuring an addictive melody that captures the ear by expressing feelings of affection as both ‘confusion’ and ‘difficulty’. The thrilling and sparkling lyrics are infused with ONEUS’s positive energy.

**05. Airplane**
Lyrics by 전다운(RBW), 코코두부아빠(RBW), Inner Child (Monotree), RAVN, 이도
Composed by 전다운(RBW), 코코두부아빠(RBW), Inner Child (Monotree)
Arranged by 전다운(RBW), 코코두부아빠(RBW)

‘Airplane’ is a danceable track based on electric guitar sounds, fully capturing ONEUS’s refreshing vibe. It expresses the changing emotions brought about by meeting someone. The dynamic synth sounds and sophisticated melody, combined with the members’ clear and powerful vocals, present a new charm. It sings of a summer where one feels they can fly anywhere simply by holding someone’s hand.

**06. COME BACK HOME**
Lyrics by 박우상(RBW), RAVN, 이도
Composed by 김도훈(RBW), 박우상(RBW), 이상호(RBW)
Arranged by 이상호(RBW), 박우상(RBW), 이후상(RBW), 밍키(RBW)

A desperate longing for someone no longer by my side.
ONEUS brings to life the earnest wish for a departed loved one’s return, and the deep imprints left in memory, by embodying a ‘vampire’ awake alone in the dark night while the world sleeps. ‘COME BACK HOME’ adds intensity to ONEUS’s storytelling. Elements of R&B and Dubstep create a dramatically shifting atmosphere, and the groovy melody highlights ONEUS’s new charms. The dreamy lyrics expressing a fervent hope for a lost love's return, the whispering rap, and the main vocalist Seoho’s four-step high note create a dynamic progression of overwhelming scale. Furthermore, the relentless and seductive, unconventional performance subtly stimulates a sense of transgression.