Meet LAS: The Gen-Z Masterminds Behind IVE’s Hits Drop ‘A Spring Song’ with (G)I-DLE's Miyeon!
K-Pop lovers, it's time to make way for the dynamic Gen-Z duo LAS, who are behind some of the hottest hits in the industry. With their new spring track featuring (G)I-DLE's Miyeon, these multi-talented artists are set to take the K-Pop world by storm.
Meet LAS: Singer-Songwriters, Producers, and DJs
LAS, composed of Avin and Slay, is a singer-songwriter duo that also produces and DJs. The two met when they were just twenty years old. As both of them loved music, they started writing songs together. Since then, they have made a name for themselves with their impressive songwriting credits, including IVE's famous tracks "Love Dive" and "My Satisfaction."
A Portfolio of Musical Collaborations
Their collaborations extend beyond idol groups, as they've written for hip hop artist Code Kunst, featuring Jackson Wang on the song "911." Additionally, LAS has contributed to the soundtracks of popular K-Dramas such as The Interest of Love (JTBC, 2202-2023) and Nevertheless (Netflix, 2021), starring actress Han So Hee. LAS has also teamed up with dance team PROWDMON for their past song "RUN RUN," showcasing their versatility and willingness to collaborate with other talented artists.
"A Spring Song" with (G)I-DLE's Miyeon
The latest release from LAS is "A Spring Song" which also stars Miyeon of (G)I-DLE. The female idol who is known for her impressive voice and visuals, lend her mellow and sweet voice to the song. This makes it the perfect addition to your K-Pop spring playlist. The trio even released a live video and some bonus content of them playing rock, paper, scissors to their song.
LAS Members: Avin and Slay
Avin, who was born Hwang Sang-cheol, is a vocalist, rapper, producer, and the duo's youngest member. When he was 16, he enrolled as a guitar major in a music school in the US. Three years after, he started DJing & producing music. In 2019, Avin received the Asia EDM Artist Award at the Asia Model Awards and has played at various festivals, including EDC Las Vegas and Korea with Groovyroom.
Slay, the duo's vocalist and producer, has produced songs for various K-Pop groups like Laboum, IVE, Kihyun, and Monsta X. Slay is also a dog lover, with a pet named Goldie.
LAS's OST Releases
LAS has a strong presence in the world of K-Drama soundtracks, with several OSTs under their belt. Some of their OST releases include:
"Love, This" for Nevertheless (Netflix, 2021)
"Stay" for The One and Only (JTBC, 2021-2022)
"My All" for Ode to Our Youth (JTBC, 2022)
"Hero" for The Golden Spoon (MBC, 2022)
"Shadow Love" for The Interest of Love (JTBC, 2022-2023)
Avin and Slay, both born in 1997, represent the future of K-Pop as young Gen-Z artists. With their amount of talents, they sure are a force to be reckoned with in the industry.
With their latest release, "A Spring Song" featuring (G)I-DLE's Miyeon, and their impressive list of collaborations, LAS is definitely a duo that K-Pop fans should keep their eyes on.
We can't wait to see what kind of music and collaborations this talented duo will bring to K-Pop audiences in the future!
