K-pop sensations STAYC (Sumin, Sieun, ISA, Seeun, Yoon, and J) are back, bringing fans a new digital single that captures the essence of autumn and young love, “…ㅣ (Dot Dot Dot).” Released at 6 PM KST, this confessional song marks a new chapter for STAYC as they step into the role of bold crush confessors, expressing the bittersweet experiences of vulnerability and unreturned affection.
The single’s title, “…ㅣ (Dot Dot Dot),” perfectly captures the anticipation of waiting on a “Typing…” message that never turns into a reply. It’s all about the feelings we all know too well – waiting, wondering, and hoping for a sign.
Alongside the track, STAYC has launched an interactive AI chatbot, the “Dot Dot Dot Bot,” where fans can chat about their own crushes and receive playful “crush consultation” advice with a “success rate.” It’s a lighthearted way for fans to dive into STAYC’s world of love and longing, just in time for sweater season.
The focus track, “GPT,” creatively compares the experience of an indifferent crush to a “GPT” – that one person who never quite reciprocates the enthusiasm. With its French House vibes and whimsical lyrics like, “Answer me, GPT, aren’t you curious about me?”, the song captures the essence of unrequited interest with wit and sincerity.
STAYC also serves fans a dreamy bonus track, “Meant To Be,” which tells a timeless love story of a girl traveling through time to meet her fated star. With lyrics like, “I’ve crossed long periods of time and the universe to meet the star, and it’s you,” it brings a magical nostalgia to this autumnal release.
Tracklist for “…ㅣ (Dot Dot Dot)”
- GPT
- Meant To Be
- GPT – Instrumental
- GPT – Acapella
What’s Next for STAYC?
In celebration of their 4th anniversary, STAYC will be opening a pop-up store, ‘ONLY 4 SWITH,’ this November. Looking ahead, they’re set to release a new album in February 2025 and kick off their second world tour in Seoul in April. Follow STAYC on their official social media channels for all the updates!
Stream “GPT” now and watch the official music video to dive into STAYC’s newest chapter!
Adreena is a writer from Nagano, Japan, but is now residing in Singapore. She mostly writes music news and reviews, but in her spare time, she likes writing fiction and poems.