About seven months after dropping their mini-album THUNDER FEVER, CIX is back with their eighth EP, GO Chapter 1 : GO Together. Released on September 8, the project kicks off a brand-new album series that ties directly into the group’s previous HELLO and OK trilogies—works originally inspired by Dante Alighieri’s Divine Comedy.

BX, leader of CIX, expressed his excitement about this release, sharing:

“As we worked diligently on our new album, I’m very curious and excited to see our fans' reaction to our new songs and concept images. All members also worked out a lot to showcase a new charm that we’ve never shared as CIX before! I believe our fans will enjoy following our storyline as we launch a new album series.”

A Journey Through Themes of Sin, Salvation, and Love

GO Chapter 1 : GO Together dives into weighty themes like sin, salvation, and the essence of love, while carrying a hopeful message of understanding and conviction.

The EP opens with “S.O.S”, an uptempo track that acts as both a plea and an answer to someone desperately searching for salvation. The title track “니가 궁금해 (WONDER YOU)” blends diverse rhythms and instruments to reflect curiosity about life’s remedies and desires.

Another highlight is “UPSTANDER”, which directly contrasts “Bystander” from the group’s 2019 release HELLO Chapter 2. Hello, Strange Place. Where “Bystander” wrestled with guilt and the decision to stay uninvolved, “UPSTANDER” emphasizes the value of stepping up and leaning on one another.

Closing out the album is “환상 속의 그대 (IN MY DREAMS)”, a dreamy, medium-tempo ballad centered on yearning for ideals that may only exist in imagination.

Notably, BX contributed to the composition and lyrics for the title track “WONDER YOU,” as well as lyrics for “S.O.S” and “UPSTANDER.”

Performance and Lore Go Hand in Hand

Beyond the music, performance played a major role in the making of this project. Member Hyunsuk explained:

“For this album, we poured extra care into choreography. We received multiple samples and shared many ideas among ourselves, trying to find the best choreography for our performance. This album is deeply connected to our lore, so I think you’ll be able to enjoy it even more if you focus on every lyric and the music video.”