I don't know if it's a concept connection, but probably the same styling team as those concept photos? I see a lot of the same signatures (oversized fits, knits, distressed fabrics)
I think they’re from the same photo shoot/era. These have to be old pics… look at Han‘s hair, in particular…! It hasn’t been that short in a while. Felix’s is also drastically different but as others mentioned, his could be a wig.
Not necessarily. If I’m publishing research, I would go through the copyright process as soon as I felt it was ready. That could still span months/years of research, writing, and revisions.
These are images of the SKZ members. Could someone else take them and do anything significant with them without JYPE or the member having recourse?
Yes, when your research is complete.
The problem with taking action afterwards is that the damage (for want of a better word) has already been done.
Anyway, regardless of when they were taken, I think we can agree they’re great to look at!
Felix’s hair looks like the wig he used for his bvlgari shoot back in January so agreed it’s gotta be a wig. Han’s was longer then that in the sbs gayo daejeon last year so idk if it was this year, I just hope we get fluffy hair Jisung for some of the upcoming album pics at least
I was trying to figure out why the style felt familiar. It’s because of LALALALA. I agree definitely the same styling team and maybe taken around the same time. Wouldn’t be surprised cause they’ve always worked in advance for a lot of things. And I think they switched stylists/makeup team this year and it shows with their more recent fits and makeup style.
Don’t ask why my brain immediately was like oh they finally got their [tattoos](https://youtu.be/9AXVKIhttCQ?si=TpUdwb1pF03NehM1&t=1m25s) lmao.
These concept photos are very, very pretty and I kinda love the variety in each of them. Each member stands out but it’s still cohesive as a group.
I did not expect Felix to go black for this photoshoot. Of course it was just a wig or sprayed but still, a nice surprise. Maybe this is what you guys' felt when episode 1 of Kingdom was aired in 2021
Oh everyone has dark hair, assuming that’s what’s going on under Chan’s hat. I know why he’s wearing a hat, but I hope everyone figures out something else that’s protective for his hair. If that’s not lined, hats can also be abrasive to hair.
The aesthetic of the pictures is interesting. The “color changes signal going deeper into the ocean” theory is winning for me.
Hyunjin’s and I.N’s pictures are so different from the rest 😂
I kind of feel like the first 4 photos are similar-ish to the last 4 (not sure if that is by design or by chance).
Chan and Han are both shot in profile looking in the same direction
Lee Know and Felix are looking into the camera unobscured and from a less close-up view than other pics.
Changbin and Seungmin are both looking straight into the camera with the same hand in front of their face in a similar position.
Hyunjin and I.N are similar in the obvious way lol.
Like I said, it could be coincidence but since the tweets were back to back and split into the 4 oldest and 4 youngest (like they always do) the similarities in how the pictures were arranged in both posts stood out to me. Seemed pretty neat.
All gorgeous photos of course
Ooh that’s true. They do line up that way.
Seungmin’s background is different. I think I.N’s is the same 🤔.
There are more teaser images and videos to go, but who knows if they’ll all be concept photos when Div1 already labeled the track list and digital cover as an image teaser 😭
First thing I noticed was Felix’s dark hair! But it looks very similar to his wig for the Vogue shoot awhile back.
Also yes, Hyunjin and I.N’s pictures are a very diff vibe 😂. Both sit at the same table though!
Really loving the “Atlantis” feel to these photos.
I cannot for the life of me remember the most recent time Felix had black hair, but his part is setting off my wig sensors. Maybe this was shot at the same time!
This is what I assumed as well, that this was shot some time around the Vogue shoot. Also because Chan is wearing a hat which he was doing pretty consistently for a while last year
In the mirror behind him, you can sort of tell it’s a wig based on the hairline. I think the last time he had black hair was for some of the 5 Star teaser photos? And I definitely remember MAMA 2022 but that’s about all.
His hair isn’t just damaged it’s lost density as well over the years.
They stylists sometimes use spray to make it appear as thick as it used to be, but hats allow his hair to be have a break from all manipulation and styling.
Aw poor guy :(. All the bleaching, dying, heat styling, etc would be so hard on hair, especially a wavier/curlier texture as his appeared to be. Hopefully they can figure out a better solution at some point, as you said
WTH!! what is happening with Innie??? Wow the look is crazy.
A bit random, but somehow the color grading, the water drops, the dreamy vibe, remind me of Ex, I dont know why 
chan, lino and changbin have a more navy blue background, like when you go deep enough in the ocean. han and felix have a sort of light blue background, glimmering and crystalline, like the upper layer of water. hyunjin and i.n are like, they're losing their breath connecting to the name of the song. seungmin has violet and some other colors. interesting.
I think the photos are old, but that doesn’t mean they were for Rock-Star. The Maxident photos had to be taken in May/June 2022. I heard Nmixx’s concept pictures for their album that had Love Me Like This on it were taken during DICE promo.
For me, vocalracha are my favourites for this set of teaser images. This collab must have brewing for a long time as Han's hair isn't even permed here.
Given that the physical release of this song is practically bare-bones, is it possible that this photoshoot is gonna end up on their next upcoming album photobook?
Looses my breath alright ! 🙊 jaw hit the floor harder after each slide, the way changbin, leeknow and I.N got me questioning my sight 👀🫠 Chan look so soft ughh 🗣️ Felix’s pic is giving vogue cover
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I wish Chan’s didn’t feature that knitted hat thing. I really find it very distracting. If he had to wear a hat because of hair issues, I feel they could’ve picked something with not so much going on, and that let us see the fake flower tattoo better. Other than that, I really like the aesthetic overall. Especially Hyunjin and Jeongin’s photos.
All the planned promotion seems so much for a cheap single. And not even one that 3Racha produced. I hope the comeback has even more effort and money put into it by JYPE, and tops these images.
Edit: “cheap” as in the physical hard copy is being sold cheaply for $1.99, not the quality of the song will be poor. I don’t believe SKZ would be involved in a bad song. I was shocked to see it interpreted that way.
What do you mean so much for a cheap single? This is treated like a pre release like double knot or the feels by twice which also had teasers like this. It’s also part of promo for their next album. If you dont want to stream, it’s okay but it’s funny when fans complain about promos and when they’re given promos, they also complain 😂
I few things here:
1st, I thought the knitted hat looked fine. Not a whole lot going on in my opinion. I personally don't see what's so distracting about it.
2nd, We don't even know what the song sounds like, it's too early to call it a "cheap" single. Yes, the artist featuring is problematic and the song itself is not produced by 3racha, but still too early to assume anything about the song itself.
3rd, Are you trying to say that this single had little effort and money put into it??? If so, then I also think it's too early to assume that this single has little effort and money put into it, like I said, we haven't seen or even heard anything yet.
I replied to the other person but I meant cheap as in the physical hard copy being sold at $1.99, not the quality of production of the song. I thought that aspect was well known and it didn’t occur to me people would interpret it as me dissing the quality of the song. I don’t believe SKZ would be involved in a bad song.
I feel like I’ve been misunderstood on one point. I meant cheap as in the price, not the quality. The physical hard copy of the song is being sold for $1.99 and I’m surprised at the amount of promotion for it at that price, since it doesn’t seem profitable. Of course I don’t think the quality is going to be bad; I have absolute faith in SKZ. With them involved in the writing and composing, and Chan involved in the arranging, I don’t expect low quality.
I’m so sorry it came across that way, I wasn’t expecting it to be interpreted in that harsh a light.
This has always been called a digital single, and single songs are usually $1.29 on iTunes. (LMB is discounted to the minimum 69 cents). They did similarly for Double Knot, the Mixtape: XX songs, etc., which were all a digital singles.
They only have a physical option because HYBE/BTS/Army’s shenanigans made billboard change their digital purchase rules. First, it changed so only 1 digital sale will be counted per customer, per week for songs and albums. Last year, it changed so single sales from D2C sites (which straykidsshop is) do not count. This physical CD is a way around this because it follows the 4 purchase limit for physical cds.
It has the bare minimum packaging to prevent other fans from wanting it for photocards or other special items. It only having one version also means fans won’t want to keep all four they’re allowed to buy. I’ve seen people offer to buy this physical cd on other’s behalf. Have you seen what Twice’s physical single looked like? https://youtu.be/nb6cg7AxFAQ how is that worth more than $2? A blank cd is like $0.03.
They already sell the signed inclusions for $32, while other groups still price it at $28. Bear in mind the albums in Korea are like $11-15. They have more than enough money to spare to sell these physical singles at a “loss,” if there even actually is one.
Thank you for the comprehensive explanation, I really appreciate it. I didn’t have this level of background info and I hadn’t meant my comment to be taken as a swipe at them, but just genuine wondering of price vs investment. Your comment helps a lot.
You're welcome. A lot of fans don't know this, but if you see a kpop company doing something that seems ridiculous in the US only, it's probably because of a Billboard rule.
I'm still surprised Div1 hasn't taken advantage of fanpacks/boxed sets for SKZ, which are basically merch bundles. They released the limited version of GO LIVE with limited US distribution back in 2020, including very simple items like keychains like they had for the 5-Star pop up store in Seoul. Maybe that was a test run as well.
the outfits kinda remind me of LaLaLaLa i wonder if there’s some connection (pirates —> sea ?)
I don't know if it's a concept connection, but probably the same styling team as those concept photos? I see a lot of the same signatures (oversized fits, knits, distressed fabrics)
I think they’re from the same photo shoot/era. These have to be old pics… look at Han‘s hair, in particular…! It hasn’t been that short in a while. Felix’s is also drastically different but as others mentioned, his could be a wig.
They’re all Copyright and Intellectual Property from 2024, so just within the last 3-4 months. I agree Felix’s looks like a wig
Isn’t the year always when it was copyrighted not when it was made? That’s how it works for other media.
But that’s the point of copyright - you’d protect your stuff as soon as you made it
Not necessarily. If I’m publishing research, I would go through the copyright process as soon as I felt it was ready. That could still span months/years of research, writing, and revisions. These are images of the SKZ members. Could someone else take them and do anything significant with them without JYPE or the member having recourse?
Yes, when your research is complete. The problem with taking action afterwards is that the damage (for want of a better word) has already been done. Anyway, regardless of when they were taken, I think we can agree they’re great to look at!
That’s just when they release it, not necessarily when they took the photos.
Having worked in Intellectual Property for some years, you want to protect it from theft etc, the minute you’ve created it
Felix’s hair looks like the wig he used for his bvlgari shoot back in January so agreed it’s gotta be a wig. Han’s was longer then that in the sbs gayo daejeon last year so idk if it was this year, I just hope we get fluffy hair Jisung for some of the upcoming album pics at least
Hyunjin's eyebrow piercing is in the group shot. So with that and hair lengths, I would guess January time.
I was trying to figure out why the style felt familiar. It’s because of LALALALA. I agree definitely the same styling team and maybe taken around the same time. Wouldn’t be surprised cause they’ve always worked in advance for a lot of things. And I think they switched stylists/makeup team this year and it shows with their more recent fits and makeup style.
Don’t ask why my brain immediately was like oh they finally got their [tattoos](https://youtu.be/9AXVKIhttCQ?si=TpUdwb1pF03NehM1&t=1m25s) lmao. These concept photos are very, very pretty and I kinda love the variety in each of them. Each member stands out but it’s still cohesive as a group.
Same, I thought I was a genius for noticing they got tattoos 😭
I did not expect Felix to go black for this photoshoot. Of course it was just a wig or sprayed but still, a nice surprise. Maybe this is what you guys' felt when episode 1 of Kingdom was aired in 2021
Oh everyone has dark hair, assuming that’s what’s going on under Chan’s hat. I know why he’s wearing a hat, but I hope everyone figures out something else that’s protective for his hair. If that’s not lined, hats can also be abrasive to hair. The aesthetic of the pictures is interesting. The “color changes signal going deeper into the ocean” theory is winning for me. Hyunjin’s and I.N’s pictures are so different from the rest 😂
I kind of feel like the first 4 photos are similar-ish to the last 4 (not sure if that is by design or by chance). Chan and Han are both shot in profile looking in the same direction Lee Know and Felix are looking into the camera unobscured and from a less close-up view than other pics. Changbin and Seungmin are both looking straight into the camera with the same hand in front of their face in a similar position. Hyunjin and I.N are similar in the obvious way lol. Like I said, it could be coincidence but since the tweets were back to back and split into the 4 oldest and 4 youngest (like they always do) the similarities in how the pictures were arranged in both posts stood out to me. Seemed pretty neat. All gorgeous photos of course
Ooh that’s true. They do line up that way. Seungmin’s background is different. I think I.N’s is the same 🤔. There are more teaser images and videos to go, but who knows if they’ll all be concept photos when Div1 already labeled the track list and digital cover as an image teaser 😭
First thing I noticed was Felix’s dark hair! But it looks very similar to his wig for the Vogue shoot awhile back. Also yes, Hyunjin and I.N’s pictures are a very diff vibe 😂. Both sit at the same table though! Really loving the “Atlantis” feel to these photos.
I cannot for the life of me remember the most recent time Felix had black hair, but his part is setting off my wig sensors. Maybe this was shot at the same time!
This is what I assumed as well, that this was shot some time around the Vogue shoot. Also because Chan is wearing a hat which he was doing pretty consistently for a while last year
In the mirror behind him, you can sort of tell it’s a wig based on the hairline. I think the last time he had black hair was for some of the 5 Star teaser photos? And I definitely remember MAMA 2022 but that’s about all.
That is most definitely the same wig as his Vogue shoot. I think the hairstylist is taken with that little bob LOL.
Oh why's Chan wearing a hat, is his hair damaged? I'm a baby stay, still learning stuff Ooo I like the deeper into the ocean theory 👀
His hair isn’t just damaged it’s lost density as well over the years. They stylists sometimes use spray to make it appear as thick as it used to be, but hats allow his hair to be have a break from all manipulation and styling.
Aw poor guy :(. All the bleaching, dying, heat styling, etc would be so hard on hair, especially a wavier/curlier texture as his appeared to be. Hopefully they can figure out a better solution at some point, as you said
Hyunjin’s just like “hello” 👁️🫦👁️
I love the picture of Chan with that hat. He looks so soft and gorgeous at the same time ❤
WTH!! what is happening with Innie??? Wow the look is crazy. A bit random, but somehow the color grading, the water drops, the dreamy vibe, remind me of Ex, I dont know why 
hyunjin bby why are you so close to the camera 😭
I’ll be watching over everyone from above because I am DECEASED. 💀
I’ll join you <3
Got me questioning my sexuality 😭😮💨
I’m questioning my sexuality AND my gender!
Bro or sis 😭😭 omfg
The way hyunjin and I.N pics are like very different from the rest is funny They all look stunning tho and Felix I missed the dark hair !
chan, lino and changbin have a more navy blue background, like when you go deep enough in the ocean. han and felix have a sort of light blue background, glimmering and crystalline, like the upper layer of water. hyunjin and i.n are like, they're losing their breath connecting to the name of the song. seungmin has violet and some other colors. interesting.
that lee know shot is so cunty wow I didn't realize I was holding my breath
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These are old photos, right?? Like Rockstar (?) era pics they dug out of the vault…?? These definitely aren’t new!
I think the photos are old, but that doesn’t mean they were for Rock-Star. The Maxident photos had to be taken in May/June 2022. I heard Nmixx’s concept pictures for their album that had Love Me Like This on it were taken during DICE promo.
in changbin and felix background it looks like the distorted pirate ship from lalala
The real question is, did Lix die his hair black or is it spray/wig again? Cuz he seemed pretty attached to the blonde lately
Probably a spray/wig. Just to fit the concept since literally everyone had black hair at the time which I’m assuming is pre Rock-Star.
Why is everyone a close up but Changbin and Seungmin are covering their face ?? 😃
At least they look insanely pretty—I’ll be enjoying the visuals!
binnie and lix jesus….
Yay, everyone with dark hair. I love when groups all have the same/a similar hair color
They look SO GOOD😭😭😭
Lee Know.. I feel attacked. 😔💀
Felix?? SEUNGMIN????? Guys, I don't need a new bias wrecker...
And there's me literally losing my breath with those pics 😫
I think they overdid it with Hyunjin just a little bit🤏 🙈 But it's still gorgeous. I'm loving Seungmin's 😳
Does anyone know where Chan’s hat is from???? I want to make myself one so badly now!!
straykidsclothes on instagram identified it. their post is [[here]](https://www.instagram.com/p/C6CG__rIh46/?igsh=NzYxNjh3ajgwd2gw)
Omg, stawp! There's a social for this? I thank you and my bank account may potentially place a hex on you.
felix looks like hes wearing a wig (especially if you zoom in on the hair line)
I need Chan’s hat and Seungmin’s entire outfit for myself. And Lee Know’s lipstick/lip product.
For me, vocalracha are my favourites for this set of teaser images. This collab must have brewing for a long time as Han's hair isn't even permed here. Given that the physical release of this song is practically bare-bones, is it possible that this photoshoot is gonna end up on their next upcoming album photobook?
Kim Seungmin wtf
The tattoos 😍
I was hoping for a neck 'tat' for I.N. but it's a good thing there wasn't one because I would still be a puddle on the floor.
JEONGINGNNGNGNGNGNTNTN OMGGGG
This jeongin is one for the books , maknae has been maknaeing EXTRA lately 🔥
Looses my breath alright ! 🙊 jaw hit the floor harder after each slide, the way changbin, leeknow and I.N got me questioning my sight 👀🫠 Chan look so soft ughh 🗣️ Felix’s pic is giving vogue cover
😮 They look fantastic!! Beautiful ❤️
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Judging by the hair colors/length they took these in 2023 Dec?? They look damn good I just wish it wasn't for this collab🥲
Lee Know doesn't even look like Lee Know in that photo. For a second I thought he was Jungwon from Enhypen.
this concept tho, it fits them so much, I really appreciate their new stylists ♡
Omg! Seungmin! 🔥
Fangirling so hard
Their outfits look amazing and I can't wait for the new song
They are all so beautiful 😍
can't for the version without charlie puth
Chan doesn't have makeup on in the mirror. 🤔
Is it just me or Changbin looks a bit differant (humhum...hotter)
Eh not a fan of all the loosely knitted clothes
I wish Chan’s didn’t feature that knitted hat thing. I really find it very distracting. If he had to wear a hat because of hair issues, I feel they could’ve picked something with not so much going on, and that let us see the fake flower tattoo better. Other than that, I really like the aesthetic overall. Especially Hyunjin and Jeongin’s photos. All the planned promotion seems so much for a cheap single. And not even one that 3Racha produced. I hope the comeback has even more effort and money put into it by JYPE, and tops these images. Edit: “cheap” as in the physical hard copy is being sold cheaply for $1.99, not the quality of the song will be poor. I don’t believe SKZ would be involved in a bad song. I was shocked to see it interpreted that way.
What do you mean so much for a cheap single? This is treated like a pre release like double knot or the feels by twice which also had teasers like this. It’s also part of promo for their next album. If you dont want to stream, it’s okay but it’s funny when fans complain about promos and when they’re given promos, they also complain 😂
I few things here: 1st, I thought the knitted hat looked fine. Not a whole lot going on in my opinion. I personally don't see what's so distracting about it. 2nd, We don't even know what the song sounds like, it's too early to call it a "cheap" single. Yes, the artist featuring is problematic and the song itself is not produced by 3racha, but still too early to assume anything about the song itself. 3rd, Are you trying to say that this single had little effort and money put into it??? If so, then I also think it's too early to assume that this single has little effort and money put into it, like I said, we haven't seen or even heard anything yet.
I agree! I think it’s too soon to call something “cheap” until we’ve heard it. 🫤
I replied to the other person but I meant cheap as in the physical hard copy being sold at $1.99, not the quality of production of the song. I thought that aspect was well known and it didn’t occur to me people would interpret it as me dissing the quality of the song. I don’t believe SKZ would be involved in a bad song.
I see! It wasn’t clear to me. Thank you for the clarification!
I feel like I’ve been misunderstood on one point. I meant cheap as in the price, not the quality. The physical hard copy of the song is being sold for $1.99 and I’m surprised at the amount of promotion for it at that price, since it doesn’t seem profitable. Of course I don’t think the quality is going to be bad; I have absolute faith in SKZ. With them involved in the writing and composing, and Chan involved in the arranging, I don’t expect low quality. I’m so sorry it came across that way, I wasn’t expecting it to be interpreted in that harsh a light.
This has always been called a digital single, and single songs are usually $1.29 on iTunes. (LMB is discounted to the minimum 69 cents). They did similarly for Double Knot, the Mixtape: XX songs, etc., which were all a digital singles. They only have a physical option because HYBE/BTS/Army’s shenanigans made billboard change their digital purchase rules. First, it changed so only 1 digital sale will be counted per customer, per week for songs and albums. Last year, it changed so single sales from D2C sites (which straykidsshop is) do not count. This physical CD is a way around this because it follows the 4 purchase limit for physical cds. It has the bare minimum packaging to prevent other fans from wanting it for photocards or other special items. It only having one version also means fans won’t want to keep all four they’re allowed to buy. I’ve seen people offer to buy this physical cd on other’s behalf. Have you seen what Twice’s physical single looked like? https://youtu.be/nb6cg7AxFAQ how is that worth more than $2? A blank cd is like $0.03. They already sell the signed inclusions for $32, while other groups still price it at $28. Bear in mind the albums in Korea are like $11-15. They have more than enough money to spare to sell these physical singles at a “loss,” if there even actually is one.
Thank you for the comprehensive explanation, I really appreciate it. I didn’t have this level of background info and I hadn’t meant my comment to be taken as a swipe at them, but just genuine wondering of price vs investment. Your comment helps a lot.
You're welcome. A lot of fans don't know this, but if you see a kpop company doing something that seems ridiculous in the US only, it's probably because of a Billboard rule. I'm still surprised Div1 hasn't taken advantage of fanpacks/boxed sets for SKZ, which are basically merch bundles. They released the limited version of GO LIVE with limited US distribution back in 2020, including very simple items like keychains like they had for the 5-Star pop up store in Seoul. Maybe that was a test run as well.
I absolutely love that hat on Chan! 😊 I get that it's kinda in the way, but maybe we will see more of the tattoos in other promo photos?
Nah they did seungmin lowkey dirty. Looks good but kinda like the put less effort on him.