LE SSERAFIM release teaser video and announce the release date of new single, Perfect Night - who are they?

K-pop enthusiasts and fans of LE SSERAFIM were in for a surprise as the group teased their return with an upcoming digital single. Earlier today Source Music, the entertainment company associated with the group, officially announced that LE SSERAFIM would be making their much-anticipated comeback with the digital single "Perfect Night."

The release is scheduled for October 27 at 1 p.m. KST and according to source music “promises to deliver an energetic message that even on an imperfect day, one can find joy when surrounded by good company.” While fans eagerly await the release of "Perfect Night," the group has already piqued their interest with an initial teaser, hinting at what's to come.

The teaser, titled "TONIGHT, I DON'T CARE WHAT'S WRONG OR RIGHT," was unveiled on October 11, leaving fans with anticipation and curiosity. Although Source Music has not yet provided explicit details about the teaser, it might have more of an explanation now that a release date for “Perfect Night” has been confirmed.

LE SSERAFIM’s last single release was "Eve, Psyche & the Bluebeard's Wife," the second single taken from their debut album ‘Unforgiven,’ and was released on May 28 2023.

Who are LE SSERAFIM?

Taking their name from an anagram of “I’m Fearless”, LE SSERAGIM comprise of five members—Sakura, Kim Chae-won, Huh Yun-jin, Kazuha, and Hong Eun-chae—and made their debut on May 2 2022 with their first extended play, "Fearless," Le Sserafim entered the K-pop scene with a bang. Originally a six-member ensemble, they faced the departure of Kim Ga-ram on July 20, 2022, following the termination of her exclusive contract. 

Sakura's journey began with an acting debut in the 2011 movie "Ano Hito Ano Hi." She later joined the Japanese idol group HKT48, subsequently graduating after a decade of commitment. Sakura, along with Kim Chae-won and Huh Yun-jin, took part in the reality competition series “Produce 48” in 2018, with Sakura and Kim Chae-won securing spots in the final lineup of the project girl group Iz*One.

Another member, Kazuha, transitioned from a professional ballet career after discovering BLACKPINK, while Hong Eun-chae explored dance schools and auditions before joining Source Music in 2021.

Source Music announced the creation of a new girl group on March 14 2022, with Sakura and Kim Chae-won as its inaugural members. Following this announcement, LE SSERAFIM’s rise was rapid: their debut extended play, "Fearless," released on May 2 2022, garnered pre-orders exceeding 270,000 copies in just seven days and 380,000 copies in sixteen days, with over 175,000 copies sold on the day of its release. Le Sserafim marked their rapid ascent by securing their first music show win on SBS M's "The Show" within eight days of their debut.

Yet, just before their debut, the group faced turbulence when member Kim Ga-ram was embroiled in allegations of bullying, underage smoking, and drinking. While her agency refuted these allegations, stating that Kim was the victim and not the perpetrator, the controversy led to her temporary hiatus and ultimately her departure from the group in July 2022.

Despite this setback, Le Sserafim released their second EP, ‘Antifragile,’ on October 17, 2022. This album remarkably reached the 14th position on the Billboard 200, solidifying their status as one of the fastest K-pop female groups to debut on the chart.

2023 marked their Japanese debut, with the release of the Japanese single "Fearless" in January, introducing audiences to the Japanese version of "Fearless" and "Blue Flame." Their first studio album, ‘Unforgiven,’ released in May 2023, was accompanied by news of their first tour, "Flame Rises," commencing in August 2023.

On July 25, 2023, the group unveiled their second original Japanese song, "Jewelry," which featured in their second Japanese single, "Unforgiven," released on August 23, also containing the Japanese version of "Unforgiven" and "Antifragile."