Fans clicked without hesitation when they saw the video. On screen were two men wearing headsets.

[Rio: What’s up guys! Rio from Double-G, active in Korea and the US.]

[Noah: This is Noah from Double-G.]

After brief introductions, they began their conversation.

[Rio: Who are we reviewing today?]

A group photo of Seven members appeared on screen.

[Noah: That’s right~ our beloved SEVEN! Rumor has it the members produced this album themselves, right?]

[Rio: Yes, looking at the credits, Do-hee and Chae-rin of SEVEN seem to have taken the lead in composing and arranging.]

[Noah: Let’s start with the title track: Fantasia (狂想曲).]

[Rio: Fantasia. I didn’t know this before, but Rhapsody translates to 광상곡 in Korean. Essentially, it’s an instrumental piece that doesn’t adhere to strict forms, giving it a free-flowing feel.]

[Noah: Exactly. And it really showcases Do-hee’s classical background—or at least her roots as a pianist.]

[Rio: Her accolades are impressive too.]

[Noah: Aren’t you from a music university, Rio?]

[Rio: …Moving on, the lyrics were written by Oh Hyun. Now let’s dive in! Let’s get it!]

Noise played as the music video started.

[Noah: The intro takes us to a forest at dawn. Somewhere, the sound of singing… it’s SEVEN’s track “Unsatisfied.”]

[Rio: This vibe usually leans towards something dreamlike or even eerie.]

The duo gave appropriate reactions as they moved forward. When the camera focused on Kim Ye-eun, triggering the main part of the song…

A thumping beat began.

[Rio: Is that brass (brass instruments)? Definitely gives it that instrumental feel, doesn’t it?]

[Noah: Yes, it sounds like brass, but it seems unfamiliar somehow.]

[Rio: I’ve heard something similar, but this appears to be newly created. Making samples isn’t easy, and even we rarely do it ourselves.]

[Noah: True, but there are so many diverse options available.]

[Rio: Still, they did use some old-school samples here. This polished, hip-hop style transformation likely came from Chae-rin. She trained under Zy’s team, specializing in hip-hop, and she’s SEVEN’s sub-rapper too.]

[Noah: Overall, it’s good. Let’s keep going.]

Finally, the first verse kicked in, and the song fully began.

[Noah: Wow, I love the intro. Ha-rang’s clear voice really grabs attention.]

[Rio: The choreography features big hip-hop movements, very captivating.]

[Noah: Honestly, why does watching SEVEN members always lift my mood?]

[Rio: Haha, same here.]

[Noah: Everyone looks so bright. Oh, this part’s great.]

[Rio: Seriously, everyone dances so well.]

[Noah: There aren’t any weak links. Actually, during Yedol’s survival show, Ye-eun received low evaluations, but now there’s no trace of that.]

[Rio: Exactly. Look how everyone uses their bodies rather than just limbs—it’s all groove.]

[Noah: You can tell how much they’ve practiced just from their expressions. Especially Do-hee’s facial control is impeccable.]

[Rio: Besides the choreography and atmosphere, whenever Seo-yoon sings, the vocals feel instantly grounded.]

[Noah: Right. Sara’s vocal style is different—powerful bursts. This is why project girl groups work. Beyond charm, they bring diverse talents.]

The duo continued their genuine reactions, reviewing the song naturally. As they reached the final chorus…

[Noah: Ah, now I understand how the progression works.]

[Rio: Precisely. This hook is stellar.]

[Noah: Just realized—every SEVEN song has had a strong bassline, but not this one.]

[Rio: Yeah, and because of that, a fresh side of SEVEN shines through. Self-production done right.]

With Noah’s comment, the song ended. Simultaneously, the cheerful smiles disappeared, replaced by emotionless faces as the members stared directly into the camera.

[Noah: Woah, the ending felt kind of scary, huh?]

[Rio: But still beautiful.]

The YouTube channel logo flashed briefly before the composers shared their closing thoughts.

[Rio: As you probably noticed, both the lyrics and the title reflect a sense of madness. The ‘madness’ in 广狂 (광) is fitting, don’t you think?]

[Noah: Yes, it captures bipolar emotions—smiling then turning serious. Very intriguing.]

[Rio: Indeed, the song itself reflects this. The chords and melody aren’t exactly bright, yet the progression feels lively and unrestrained, just like a rhapsody. The title fits perfectly.]

[Noah: That’s why they likely crafted custom brass samples. It enhances the overall vibe.]

[Rio: Looking back, both Do-hee and Chae-rin did an excellent job producing. Despite being rookies and young, they exceeded expectations.]

[Noah: Agreed. This could have worked well as a summer release with its horror undertones.]

[Rio: Still, Halloween was two weeks ago, so timing isn’t bad. Though, it’s sad knowing there won’t be many more projects like this. I wanted to see more collaborations from them.]

[Rio: Haha, our fans must feel even stronger about this. Well, we’ll wrap it up here. This is Noah from Double-G.]

[Rio: And Rio from Double-G. See you!]

The video’s capture spread widely, intensifying the song’s reception.

Fan Reactions

[Experts truly pick up on different things.]

I knew the theme of madness from the lyrics and MV, but hadn’t realized it was reflected in the song’s progression, melody, and chords too. Mindblowing.

-They even made custom samples? Damn…(Not sure what that means)

-WOW, massive impact!(Still clueless)

-Regardless, impressive as hell.

[Am I the only one feeling bummed after the review?]

I was enjoying it until those composers dropped the reminder about disbanding. Ugh…

-Honestly, that made me unsubscribe.

-T_T Any chance they’ll stay together?

-Season 1 and 2 disbanded too…even MONO:LUSH won awards.

-Still, they’re earning more money now, right?

-Most members belong to major agencies, so unlikely.

[Let’s just laugh at Chae-rin’s bubble post from today.]

Meanwhile, Do-hee’s nickname remains ‘GeniusProducerDohee.’

-What is this? Hilarious lol.

-Poor Do-hee got roasted lol.

-Chae-rin changed her nickname too lol.

-Curious, what time did Unni Hana make them practice?

Empty Spaces

Even as fans laughed reading these posts, they couldn’t shake off a hollow feeling.

Soon enough, they figured out why.

[Come to think of it, there’s no variety show this time around.]

Variety shows, talk shows, YouTube appearances that filled every comeback schedule were completely absent this time. Not even Hana’s regular YouTube series “What’s Up Hana?” had any uploads.

This was inevitable, considering they squeezed this comeback into their tight schedules.

Still, they couldn’t leave fans completely empty-handed. After all, it wasn’t a digital single.

So, Seven decided to upload one fan-favorite original content:

-Hey, are you watching our genius producers, Do-hee and Chae-rin?

[[SUB] SEVEN (SEVEN) – Fantasia (狂想曲) Producing & Recording Behind-the-Scenes]

A behind-the-scenes look at the production and recording process.