OX:N On Their Unique Power As A 4-Member Unit [Omega X]

OX:N, the four-member subunit of OMEGA X, open up about their Japanese debut album SWAY and the meaning behind their title track “SWIRKY.”

OX:N Tease Upcoming Concerts, New Choreo, and Their Unique Power as a 4-Member Unit!

OX:N, the four-member subunit of OMEGA X, open up about their Japanese debut album SWAY and the meaning behind their title track “SWIRKY” in this interview with Mama’s Geeky.

Yechan, Jaehan, Xen, and Jeh­yun share how a simple walk inspired the song’s message, the challenges of singing in Japanese, and how they translate emotion, freedom, and self-expression into their music.

The members also talk about:

• Behind-the-scenes moments from creating the album
• How they shaped OX:N’s unique musical identity
• Their favorite memories filming the “YOU” MV
• What fans can expect from their upcoming concerts in Japan
• How being a 4-member unit changes their stage presence and choreography
• Why “LOVE +” might be their coolest performance yet

If you love OMEGA X or want the inside scoop on OX:N’s creative process, this interview is packed with heartfelt stories, fun confessions, and exciting teases.

OX:N On Their Inspirations & Japanese Debut

Mama’s Geeky: Can you talk about the inspiration behind your new single, “SWAY”?

Yechan: The title track, “SWAY,” was written by Jaehan and me, so we can answer that question. When we were in Japan to perform, we took a walk to take a break from our busy schedule, and that’s when we got the inspiration for the lyrics and message.

Mama’s Geeky: What were the challenges or interesting moments when recording the Japanese lyrics for “SWAY”?

Jehyun: A challenge when recording our Japanese album is definitely the pronunciation, which is hard for any language that isn’t Korean. It’s difficult but also fun during the process. For example, Yechan helps me with English very often, sometimes saying, “That’s not how you do it,” which is hilarious. For Japanese, our Japanese teacher helps us with it a lot.

Mama’s Geeky: Since this is your official Japanese debut, how did you approach the production to create a sound or style that feels distinctively for the Japanese market, compared to your previous Korean releases?

Xen: “SOMEBODY” initially had Korean and English lyrics, so we basically translated all the lyrics to English and then Japanese. I know some Japanese, so I did edit some parts of the lyrics, but I definitely learned a lot of new colloquial vocabulary compared to what I already knew. I really learned a lot of Japanese, especially expressions, during this process, so I think that makes it easier for us to approach our Japanese fans with this song, lyrics, and album.

Mama’s Geeky: How did the members translate deep and often difficult emotions – constraint, loneliness, and yearning – into the sound and visual concept of the album?

Jaehan: Even though this topic can be pretty deep, we wanted to approach it with a lighter touch. We believe everyone has a desire to escape the mundane and seek freedom, so we wanted to share that message through this song. When listening to our SWAY album, I think it’s best to just embrace whatever emotions come up. Like the lyrics in “SWAY” suggest: instead of accepting a frustrating life as if it were set in stone, let’s actually experience the things we’ve only dreamed of. That’s the mindset behind this song. We want to encourage you to be fearless, go out there, and challenge yourself.

Xen: I also want to mention that I love the rap part in “SOMEBODY.” Although the lyrics were translated for the Japanese release, the original Korean line was ‘life is life, it’s all same.’ We might have unique jobs as K-pop idols, but the emotions and experiences we go through aren’t that different from our fans or anyone else. We hope the message of this song is that whether you are feeling positive or negative, we can always be there for each other.

OX:N Shares Their Favorite Memories Of The Creative Process

Mama’s Geeky: What is your favorite part or memory of the creative process, from song conception to stage performance or music video?

Xen: When you asked this question, I can only think of when I was stressed, but I’m sure there were fun moments.

Jaehan: I have one. For the choreographies for the SWAY album, we had to finish them in a short period of time. So one song every week…

Jehyun: Every other day.

Jaehan: Yes, so like what Xen said, it was indeed quite stressful. But every time we finished the choreography for a song, that feeling of achievement was so much greater. I think those were our happy moments.

OX:N Teases Their Upcoming Concerts

Mama’s Geeky: You have fan concerts scheduled in Osaka and Tokyo. What can fans expect from these performances, and how will the setlist showcase both the new OX:N unit sound and your connection to OMEGA X?

Jehyun: Since we came back with a new song, it’d be great if you take a close look and enjoy the new formations and our energy on stage. We would love to meet our FOR X in the U.S. because we had such an amazing experience before.

Xen: Their energy!

Jehyun: It’s so amazing to receive their energy, so we hope to see them soon.

Mama’s Geeky: As a unit of four, how do you adjust your stage presence and choreography formations to ensure the performance feels as powerful and “full” as an 11-member OMEGA X stage?

Xen: The four of us have discussed that we cannot recreate the same color and performance of the 11-member group, so we decided to take different approaches on stage as a unit. For example, OMEGA X had dance and performances as the main focus, and OX:N can do more live performances and have closer interactions with fans as a smaller four-member group. But it’s not the same as the 11-member group performance, so we’re discussing how we can maximize the vibe and strength as OX:N.

Mama’s Geeky: What is it like to be on stage during a live show?

Jaehan: I think we all feel the same way. I always hope that our live performance and the moment become a precious memory for even those who don’t know us. So that always encourages me to be more interactive on stage. Rather than just showcasing our songs to the public, we want them to resonate with our music, as well as give them support and energy, which is a mindset that I always have for live shows.

Mama’s Geeky: Could you tease anything? What are you most excited about that you’re planning for this concert?

Xen: Our “LOVE +” digital single is out, and I think the choreography for that song is so cool and really suits our members. I’d say that kind of performance is what I want to show our fans.

OX:N On Filming The “YOU” Music Video

Mama’s Geeky: Do you have a favorite memory from filming the “YOU” music video?

Jehyun: There’s a scene where I’m making waffles, and that was my first time in my life. In the music video, the waffles look very well made, but it was super messy behind the scenes. The batter leaked through the machine because I poured it in wrong, so the sink was full of the batter. I felt really sorry for the mess, but it was also funny.

What Fans Need To Know About OX:N

Mama’s Geeky: How would you describe the unique musical identity of OX:N?

Jaehan: Since we’re OX:N and OMEGA X at the same time, I think people are able to check out our various charms through our previous work and current work. Looking for the differences between OX:N and OMEGA X also adds more excitement with our diverse music and performances.

Xen: When creating a new album or content, we’re really involved in the entire process. Starting from videos and music to costumes, we participate in the planning and production with our company, so I think that sets us apart from others and shows our unique colors.

Mama’s Geeky: What does it mean to you to have that freedom and ability to be able to put into every aspect of this?

Xen: Although we have shared interests and agreements, we also often have individually different ideas and directions we want to pursue. At first, we had some conflicts on this difference, but we were able to understand each other and discuss what is best for the four of us as a team. I think that freedom of each member’s expressions also helped us bond and become one.

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