Le Sserafim, J-pop artist imase collaborate for new single 'Jewelry'

Le Sserafim [SOURCE MUSIC]

Girl group Le Sserafim and Japanese singer-songwriter imase will release a new single, according to Source Music on Tuesday.

The single, titled "Jewelry (Prod. imase)," will be made available on music streaming platforms on Tuesday at 6 p.m. The song is a pre-release track from Le Sserafim's upcoming Japanese EP.

imase is best known for "Night Dancer," which went viral on TikTok and entered Korea's Melon Chart Top 100, a first for a J-pop track.

The singer-songwriter produced and wrote the music and lyrics of "Jewelry," a "funky and groovy city pop number with retro vibes," according to the agency.

"I was so surprised and honored to be offered a collaboration with Le Sserafim because I've been enjoying the group's music," imase said. "I wanted to portray Le Sserafim's gem-like beauty and strength in the lyrics."

He added, "This is my first time writing a song for another artist, and it was a refreshing experience for me to hear someone else sing the melodies I wrote."

Le Sserafim has been one of the most successful K-pop girl groups since it debuted in May 2022. It has seen a streak of hits like "Fearless" (2022), "Antifragile" (2022) and "Unforgiven (feat. Nile Rodgers)."

The girl group's second Japanese EP "Unforgiven" will drop on Aug. 23.

To find out more about Le Sserafim, visit Celeb Confirmed!

BY HALEY YANG [yang.hyunjoo@joongang.co.kr]