Cignature shines in first week of comeback with Sweetie but Saltie EP
Cignature has successfully wrapped up their first week of comeback activities, marking a triumphant return to the K-pop scene. The group released their fifth EP, “Sweetie but Saltie,” on the 10th and has since performed on various music shows, including SBS M’s “The Show,” MBC M’s “Show! Champion,” Mnet’s “M Countdown,” KBS2’s “Music Bank,” MBC’s “Show! Music Core,” and SBS’s “Inkigayo.”
“Sweetie but Saltie” is an album that narrates sweet and salty love stories through Cignature’s bright and vibrant musical style. The title track, “Poongdung,” is a summer anthem that captures the essence of diving into love, showcasing Cignature’s honest and lively charm. The song’s refreshing energy and the group’s upgraded freshness were evident in their performances, where they executed a swimming-themed choreography that mimicked diving into water. Their charming gestures and vibrant expressions added to the midsummer vibe, solidifying their image as the “rising summer queens.”
In addition to “Poongdung,” Cignature also performed “I Like I Like” on “The Show” and “Show! Champion,” displaying a different, kitschy charm. The song’s narration about falling in love with friends and the signature fingertip-tapping choreography highlighted Cignature’s unique chemistry and lovely appeal.
Cignature is also engaging with global fans through dance challenges for “Poongdung” and “I Like I Like.” Member Belle (Jin Hyunju) joined the challenge, demonstrating warm friendship and support. Their global presence is further evidenced by their feature on the cover of Spotify’s “New Music K-Pop” playlist and the music video for “Poongdung,” filmed in Lisbon, Portugal, which has surpassed 10 million views on YouTube.
After a nine-month hiatus, Cignature’s comeback with “Sweetie but Saltie” has been eagerly anticipated by their fan base, known as Signfan. The EP includes four new songs: “I Like I Like,” which has both English and Korean versions, “Melody,” and the title track “Poongdung.” “I Like I Like” explores the desire to confirm a person’s feelings of love, even when it’s already obvious to others. “Melody” reflects the group’s sentiments as they look back on their past, present, and future, along with their sincere resolutions regarding music. “Poongdung” captures the summer vibes and expresses the honest feelings of someone fearlessly diving into love.
CHAESOL of Cignature shared her thoughts on the new title track, “Poongdung,” stating, “Our new title track represents summer’s young yet maturing love. I instantly liked the melody when I heard it, so I was counting down the days we could share it with everyone. Thank you to all the fans who have waited for our comeback for about nine months, and we cannot wait to show a good performance. ‘Smooth Sailing,’ which was released last summer, talked about a girl excited for her first love or crush. Our new title track sings the story of a more mature girl falling deeply in love as if she’s diving into love with a splash or poongdung. We hope to showcase a mature, improved version of Cignature with this song, so please keep your eyes on our activities!”
SELINE also expressed her excitement about their long-awaited comeback, stating, “We prepared another summer album just like last year, but the main difference lies in that while ‘Us in the Summer’ had a feel-good mood, this year’s title track, ‘Poongdung,’ is more refreshing with a sparkling vibe just like a carbonated soda. There were other candidates for the title track, but we gave a lot of thought to finalizing it, which is why I have even more affection for it! Also, we’re releasing Korean and English versions of one song for the first time. Sharing a song that will allow us to connect deeper with global Signfans is very meaningful. We also included different lyrics for each version, so I hope you give them a lot of love and enjoy our performance with us. Since Signfans have waited for a long time, we hope this album satisfies their expectations. Cignature will be in charge of this year’s summer for our fans, so please listen to the new album a lot. We hope you like it!”
Cignature’s comeback with “Sweetie but Saltie” has been a resounding success, and their performances have captivated fans worldwide. The group’s vibrant energy and charming performances have solidified their status as rising stars in the K-pop industry.
