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Jaehwa Bernardo

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<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1760680182969[C] CIX_8thEP_Group.jpeg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">K-pop group CIX in a concept photo for their eighth extended play &#x27;GO Chapter 1: GO Together.&#x27; <em>Photos courtesy of C9 Entertainment</em></span></span></span></div><p>When the teaser photos for K-pop group CIX’s latest extended play “GO Chapter 1: GO Together” were released, the quartet captured attention with striking images showing the members shirtless and adorned with angel wings.</p><p>But as leader BX explained in a recent interview with ABS-CBN News, the decision to show more skin, which was also evident in the music video for lead single “Wonder You,” was intended to reflect the EP’s themes rather than simply to appear sexy.</p><p>“Going shirtless was more for the concept rather than us just wanting to look sexy. But since we’re in our mid-20s now, I think that more mature vibe came out naturally,” said BX, who leads the group.</p><p>Seunghun, the quartet’s main vocalist, said: “Looking back at our previous music videos and lore, wings and being shirtless had kind of become an object that fits our theme.”</p><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1760680190749IMG_1967.JPG" style="width:633px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><p>Released in September, the four-track “GO Chapter 1: GO Together” marks the beginning of CIX’s “GO” album series. This follows the “Hello” and “OK” series — all interconnected through a lore inspired by Dante Alighieri’s “Divine Comedy,” and exploring themes of sin and salvation.</p><p>BX, who contributes to writing the group’s lyrics, explained that the group chose to explore such themes because “they reflect the pain, concerns, and experiences that many young people go through these days.”</p><p>“We wanted to empathize with that and offer comfort through our music. I think that&#x27;s why we chose those topics,” said BX.</p><p>Beyond their usual themes, the “GO” series also talks about “the essence of love, the search for answers in the unknown, and finding true understanding and certainty,” he added.</p><p>The EP is led by “Wonder You,” a song that expresses a search for “the most desirable remedies in life and the curiosity that arises on the way,” according to a press release.</p><div><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/FbPGxSIc3_g?&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span></div><p>“The moment I heard the ‘Wonder You’ demo, I immediately felt that it suited CIX’s color (style) more,” Seunghun recalled.</p><p>Beyond showcasing a more mature side of themselves, “GO Chapter 1: GO Together” stands as another testament to CIX’s continued growth as artists. In fact, BX couldn’t even recall the group encountering “any major challenges” while preparing for the EP — a clear reflection of their experience and confidence.</p><p>“We were really excited to share it with our fans. We relied on each other with trust and took good care of one another throughout the process, so there weren&#x27;t too many difficulties,” he said.</p><p>Seunghun also took pride in overcoming the challenge of hitting the high notes in “Wonder You” — a part of the song that often earns him praise from fans.</p><p>“I remember struggling with them during recording. But hearing the final version and seeing fans say that I was able to express those notes and show a wide vocal range made me really proud,” he said.</p><p>In their interview, CIX — which also includes Yonghee and Hyunsuk — discussed “GO Together,” their preparations for the comeback, fans’ reactions to the “Wonder You” music video, and their visit to the Philippines in 2023.</p><div><script data-wid="auto" type="text/javascript" src="https://content.viralize.tv/display/?zid=AAFz8gWM8iRADsJr&amp;cid=ABnUmIPqNZhz-vZx"></script></div>

<p>K-pop group CIX is ushering in a new era with the launch of a new album series, kicking it off by highlighting their artistic growth and embracing a more mature image.</p>

K-pop group CIX is ushering in a new era with the launch of a new album series, kicking it off by highlighting their artistic growth and embracing a more mature image.

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K-pop group CIX opens new chapter, embraces more mature image

Jaehwa Bernardo,

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Published Oct 18, 2025 08:00 AM PHT

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