WHIB is back with a new side of themselves. Their latest mini-album, CHERRY PIE, brings a brighter, sweeter sound to the group while giving each member a chance to show off a different color of who they are.
The idea of finding your own color is at the heart of this era. Instead of sticking to one sound or one image, WHIB is embracing the different personalities, interests and strengths that make them who they are as a group. And after everything they’ve experienced together since debut, CHERRY PIE is another chance to make new memories with AnD.
We had the chance to catch up with WHIB and hear more about the people behind CHERRY PIE and the journey that brought them to this point. With a new era ahead of them, the members are ready to share another side of WHIB with AnD while continuing to discover what comes next. Read our full interview with WHIB below.
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Sweety High: Let’s start with introductions. Can you tell our readers who WHIB is and what you hope people feel when they hear your music?
KIM JUNMIN: I hope this album gives listeners a refreshing and sweet feeling that’s different from our first mini album.
HASEUNG: I hope listeners can feel a fresh and refreshing vibe, just like a cherry.
JINBEOM: Hello, I’m JINBEOM. WHIB is a group that is constantly searching for the color that suits us best among all the shades between white and black, the two opposite ends of our color chart. I hope that after listening to our music, people will become curious about our performances as well.
UGEON: I hope the songs on this album can make listeners feel refreshed and give them a sense of comfort and healing.
LEEJUNG: Since our title track is called “CHERRY PIE,” I hope listeners can feel a sense of sweetness through our music.
JAEHA: WHIB is a group made up of members with many different personalities. I hope our music brings happiness to many people and gives them strength.
WONJUN: Hello. WHIB is a versatile group that can pull off a wide range of musical styles and colors! Through our music, I hope we can share the same thoughts and emotions with many people.
SH: CHERRY PIE explores finding your own color rather than being defined by just one. Was there a specific moment during the making of this album when that message really clicked for you?
KIM JUNMIN: One special moment for me was getting the opportunity to compose the fourth track on the album. As I worked on the song, which has a very different mood from our first mini album, I talked a lot with HASEUNG and exchanged ideas with him. I hope I’ll have many more opportunities to share songs I’ve written with AnDs in the future.
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SH: The phrase, “The same summer, different lights, the same path, different colors,” is such a beautiful way to describe this era. What inspired that message, and why did it feel like the right one for this album?
JAEHA: “The same summer, different lights, the same path, different colors” expresses the idea that even when we spend the same time together, each of us creates different emotions and memories. We wanted this album to be remembered in each listener’s own unique color as well.
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SH: Rather than choosing one sound, CHERRY PIE embraces different sides of WHIB. How do you decide which new colors or styles to explore while still staying true to yourselves?
UGEON: True to our team name, we’re always trying different things. At the same time, we have a lot of discussions with the company to make sure we don’t lose the strengths of the music and performances we do best, and we ultimately decide on a direction by finding the right balance between the two.
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SH: “PAGES OF US” sounds like it could represent memories being written together. What is one memory from your journey so far that you would never want to forget?
KIM JUNMIN: I’d say it has to be our debut! I still can’t forget the day we performed in front of our fans as WHIB for the very first time and gave our first official greeting as a group.
HASEUNG: I want to always carry with me the words of support that AnD has given us and never forget them.
JINBEOM: I feel like the answer keeps changing as we make new memories, but the Nibiru Festival we recently performed at in Romania was especially memorable for me.
UGEON: One of my most memorable recent experiences was performing at a festival in Romania. Sharing our energy on stage with such a huge audience is something I think I’ll remember for a very long time.
LEEJUNG: I don’t think I’ll ever forget the festival we performed at in Romania.
JAEHA: One of my most unforgettable memories is when all of the WHIB members attended our first awards ceremony together.
WONJUN: We recently went to Romania, and since it was also my first time in Europe, I think it will be a memory I’ll never forget. It was one of the performances where I had the most fun and truly enjoyed being on stage.
SH: The song titles on CHERRY PIE each have their own personality. If each track were a member of WHIB, what kind of personality would each one have?
KIM JUNMIN: I think it would be “MOTTO.” I feel like the song suits my sharp eyes really well!
HASEUNG: I think “Make It” is the song that best represents my identity because it reflects all the moments I’ve overcome and made it through so far.
JINBEOM: I think I’d choose “CHERRY PIE” because I like fresh, tangy fruits! If I had to pick another one, I think JAEHA’s voice suits “MOTTO” particularly well.
UGEON: I think it would be “MOTTO.” Since it’s a rap-focused track, I felt that it suited me better than the other songs.
LEEJUNG: I think it would be “PAGES OF US.” I feel like the song suits my vocal tone well.
JAEHA: I think it would be “CHERRY PIE.” I’d like to have a bright personality, just like “CHERRY PIE.”
WONJUN: I think “PAGES OF US” captures my vocal tone really well, so I’ll go with “PAGES OF US”!
SH: If each member had to introduce CHERRY PIE using only one word, what word would you choose and why?
KIM JUNMIN: Sweetness—since cherry pie is a sweet dessert, and cherries themselves feel like a fruit that goes especially well with summer.
HASEUNG: Dessert—because I think it’s a song you can simply enjoy, almost like having a dessert, among WHIB’s songs.
JINBEOM: “Kitsch.” With such a fresh and lively title, I think adding a touch of kitschiness would make the performance even more exciting and memorable.
UGEON: Happiness—because I think watching our performance will put people in a good mood.
LEEJUNG: Addictiveness—I think it’s addictive, just like cherries that you keep eating because you get hooked on their sweetness.
JAEHA: Energetic—because I want us to promote with the same bright and energetic spirit as the song.
WONJUN: I’d describe it as “kitsch.” I think it’s a word that feels both stylish and refreshing!
SH: If you could give a new fan a “WHIB starter pack,” what three things would you include so they could get to know the group better?
WONJUN: Energy, honesty and performing!
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SH: Every artist has moments where they question themselves. During the making of CHERRY PIE, was there a moment that reminded you why you chose this path?
HASEUNG: It was my birthday when we filmed the “CHERRY PIE” music video, so I think all the memories I had made with the members up until that point flashed through my mind.
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SH: “MAKE IT” feels like a statement of determination. What does “making it” mean to each of you—not just as artists, but personally?
KIM JUNMIN: Just like the meaning of “Make It,” I want us to believe that we can achieve our goals as WHIB one by one and ultimately accomplish everything we set out to do.
HASEUNG: I think it carries the same message as the lyrics of “Make It”—that we can do it and make things happen.
JINBEOM: I think success is when we finish performing a stage that all of the members worked hard on and put a lot of thought into together.
UGEON: My goal is to be remembered by people for as long as possible and to stay connected with them for a long time.
LEEJUNG: “Make It” is a meaningful song to me because it was the first song we were able to perform in front of our fans, so it holds a lot of memories for me.
JAEHA: Whenever I listen to “Make It,” I think about its lyrics and remind myself that we can do it.
WONJUN: “Make It” is a very meaningful song for us! It captures both our strong belief that we can create our own path and the fresh, youthful spirit we had when we debuted!
SH: As you continue growing together, what is something you hope never changes about WHIB?
JINBEOM: Since we’ve already shared so many years together, I hope that even 10 years from now, we’ll still have the same youthful spirit and sense of innocence that we have today.
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SH: Everyone has a different way of recharging after a long day. What does a perfect day off look like for each of you?
KIM JUNMIN: I often spend my days off searching for things that could have a positive impact on the team and coming up with ideas on my own!
HASEUNG: I think the perfect day off is doing absolutely nothing, watching movies and eating delicious food.
JINBEOM: I think the perfect day would be waking up early, getting a workout in, stopping by a nice café for a cup of coffee, visiting a restaurant I’ve been wanting to try and ending the day with a movie.
UGEON: For me, rest means waking up without an alarm and spending the entire day at home.
LEEJUNG: Good music, quiet streets, an unfamiliar environment and people I feel comfortable with.
JAEHA: I think the best vacation for me would be spending the whole day lying in bed.
WONJUN: I really enjoy being surrounded by nature! Especially in the summer, I think the ocean is very healing for me!
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SH: If you could capture this era in one photo, what would be happening in that picture?
LEEJUNG: WHIB smiling and joking around together.
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SH: Finally, as fans around the world begin listening to CHERRY PIE, what do you hope this new chapter means to them, and what message would you like to leave them with?
KIM JUNMIN: I hope AnD can enjoy a refreshing summer with this album and then welcome the coming autumn together with us!
HASEUNG: To me, success means continuing to perform with AnD for a long time and achieving the dreams we’re working toward together.
JINBEOM: To our beloved AnD, thank you so much for waiting for us. I’m so happy that we can begin this new chapter together. I’ll never forget that WHIB is able to keep moving forward because of AnD, and I’ll always do my best to make you happy. I love you.
UGEON: It’s been a while since we came back with a bright and refreshing concept, so I hope you have fun and enjoy our performances.
LEEJUNG: I hope that as time goes by, whenever AnD listens to “CHERRY PIE,” it brings back memories of the summer of 2026.
JAEHA: I hope you can discover another side of us through this album and enjoy it together with us.
WONJUN: Since this is a new side of us, I hope AnD finds it fresh and exciting and enjoys it together with us!
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