Le Sserafim released their second studio album Pureflow Pt. 1 on May 22, 2026, marking a notable shift in the group's artistic direction [1, 2]. The album contains 11 tracks led by the single "Boompala," which samples the 1993 hit "Macarena" [1, 2]. The group’s message moved from proclaiming fearlessness to embracing fear as part of growth, summarized by the phrase: "For we are not fearless, and therefore powerful" [1, 2].
On May 18, 2026, four members of Le Sserafim held an interview in Seoul, during which leader Kim Chaewon, aged 25, was absent due to recovery from a neck injury [1]. Other members include Huh Yunjin (24), Hong Eunchae (19), and Kazuha (22) [1]. Huh Yunjin described the album as opening "a new chapter in how we look at fear," saying, "Until now, we kept shouting ‘fearless’ and saying that we had no fear. But now, we feel that accepting anxiety and fear can actually make us stronger" [2].
Members emphasized deeper creative involvement and a wider emotional range compared to their 2023 debut album Unforgiven. Kazuha contributed to songwriting for the first time on the track "Trust Exercise." She said, "With our first LP, it felt like we were only looking ahead. But with this album, we really enjoyed the creative process while thinking more in depth about the kind of image we wanted to show" [2].
Hong Eunchae expressed hope that the album’s vulnerable and honest message about fear and solidarity would resonate with listeners, saying, "Everyone has big and small fears and hardships in their lives. I hope our team can become one that gives even a little courage and strength in those moments... I hope people can see us and feel comfort, thinking that we go through similar difficulties too" [2].
The group’s official fanclub is named Fearnot [1, 2]. The next significant public activity or release following Pureflow Pt. 1 has not been announced.
