PLAVE - かくれんぼ (Hide and Seek)

Hello

안녕하세요

(Annyeonghaseyo)

こんにちは

(Konnichiwa)

你好

(Ni Hao)

かくれんぼ (Hide and Seek) is PLAVE's debut Japanese single.

On the 15th of June 2025, the かくれんぼ (Hide and Seek) M/V Teaser was released.

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On the 16th of June 2025, the かくれんぼ (Hide and Seek) M/V was released, along with the digital release of the single, with the single being physically released July 9th.

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On the 18th of June, the かくれんぼ (Hide and Seek) 1st Single Showcase video was released.

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On the 29th of June 2025, the かくれんぼ (Hide and Seek) Dance Practice Video was released.

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On the 15th of September 2025, the 숨바꼭질 (Hide and Seek) M/V (Performance Ver.) was released, which was the digital release of the Korean version of the track.

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PLAVE wrote the for RIZZ (Japanese Ver) and Chroma Drift (Japanese Ver.

PLAVE co-composed on かくれんぼ (Hide and Seek), RIZZ (Japanese Ver.) and Chroma Drift (Japanese Ver.).

かくれんぼ (Hide and Seek) peaked at No.1 on the Oricon Albums Chart and No.2 on the Circle Albums Chart.

Oricon Sales = 230,794+

*YouTube views correct at time of writing post*

The M/V for かくれんぼ (Hide and Seek) has so far gained 12,168,163 million views, with the views continuing to increase.

かくれんぼ (Hide and Seek) was released in 7 versions: Standard, Limited and 5 member versions.

The Standard version is set out in a jewel case and comes with the Cd, booklet, random photocard decostickers and a random photocard.

The Liited version is set out in a jewel case and comes with the Cd, booklet, 2 group postcards, group mini 4cut, random digital code card and a random photocard.

The Member versions are set out in a jewel case and comes with the Cd, booklet, 2 random unit photocards, member version message card, member version ID card and a member version photocard.

All booklets are different.

Track List:

かくれんぼ (Hide and Seek)

RIZZ (Japanese Ver.)

Chroma Drift (Japanese Ver.)

While the layout of the album is pretty simple, it's still cute. The booklet while short and sweet, really fits with the concept.

The album itself is pure PLAVE.

I love the melody for かくれんぼ (Hide and Seek). While it has that typical PLAVE sound, it fits perfectly with them singing in Japanese. I love their vocals and raps as they blend perfectly with the melody.

かくれんぼ (Hide and Seek)

amira.i

I absolutely love RIZZ, so obviously I love RIZZ (Japanese Ver.). While when I first listened to it, it threw me off because I'm used to the Korean, the Japanese fits and blends perfectly with this track.

Rizz (Japanese Ver.)

DOI.

I don't think I'll get over how much I love Chroma Drift, so it's obvious I'd love Chroma Drift (Japanese Ver.). I love how different this song sounds, and while I'm used to the Korean, the Japanese fits perfectly. I love their voices in this song.

Chroma Drift (Japanese Ver.)

Ppongieee

I think this was the perfect Japanese debut, and I love that we've got a Korean release of Hide and Seek.

I absolutely adore each of their releases, and they've recently revealed new hairstyles for each of the members during their latest tour.

I can't wait to see what they bring us next, and part of me hopes we get a new Christmas song this year.

Were you a fan of かくれんぼ (Hide and Seek)?

Do you have a physical copy?

Which version(s) did you get?

What were your thoughts on かくれんぼ (Hide and Seek) as their Japanese debut?

Did you like the Japanese versions of RIZZ and Chroma Drift?

Let me know in the comments below.

See you soon!

안녕

(Annyeong)

さようなら

(Sayonara)

再见

(ZaiJian)

Bye

PLAVE - Caligo Pt.1

Hello

안녕하세요

(Annyeonghaseyo)

こんにちは

(Konnichiwa)

你好

(Ni Hao)

Caligo Pt.1 is PLAVE's 3rd mini album.

On the 12th of January 2025, the 3rd Mini Album 'Caligo Pt.1' Concept  Film was released.

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On the 24th of January 2024, the Island Special Video was released.

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On the 30th of January 2025, the 3rd Mini Album 'Caligo Pt.1' Highlight Medley was released.

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On the 31st of January 2024, the Dash M/V Teaser was released.

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On the 3rd of February 2025, the Dash M/V was released, along with the physical and digital released of Caligo Pt.1.

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On the 5th of February 2025, the Dash M/V (Performance Ver.) Teaser was released.

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On the 7th of February 2025, the Dash M/V (Performance Ver.) was released.

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On the 19th of February 2025, the Dash Dance Practice Video was released.

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Dash won PLAVE a total of 2 music show trophies, winning once on Show Champion and once on Show! Music Core.

PLAVE wrote the lyrics for Chroma Drift, Rizz, 12:32 (A to T) and title track Dash, with the PLAVE members also co-composing on the tracks.

PLAVE co-composed the track Island.

Caligo Pt.1 peaked at No.2 on the Circle Albums Chart and No.5 on the Oricon Albums Chart.

Circle Sales = 1,183,022+

Oricon Sales = 27,344+

Total Sales = 1,210,366+

*YouTube views correct at time of writing post*

The M/V or Dash has so far gained 11,348,357 million views, with the views still rapidly increasing.

Caligo Pt.1 was released in 3 versions: Fugitive, Vanguard and POCA.

The Fugitive version is set out in a clear bag and comes with the Cd, photobook, logo stickers, random 3D lenticular group photocard, random photocard pack and a random member starshard photocard. First Press also came with a random member coloured carabiner.

The Vanguard version is member based and set out in a box case. It comes with a mini Cd, lyric book, sticker pack, member based polaroid, member based card sticker, random member based photocard, random unit photocard, random group photocard and a random member starshard photocard, First press also came with a member based shoe charm.

The POCA version is set out in an envelope and comes with a user guide, sticker set, photo stand, digital content, accordion postcard, 2 random member photocards and a random QR card.

Track List:

Chroma Drift

Dash

Rizz

Island

12:32 (A to T)

Yejun Ver.

Noah

I have the Vanguard version and I have Yejun and Noah's versions. I love the layout of the album it's a little bigger than the member versions of their Asterum: 134-1. The lyric books are the same in each of the vanguard version. I heard the Hallelujah vocals when I saw my unit photocards as I have 4 of the member Asterum: 134-1 versions and in all of those versions I have the exact same Yejun and Hamin unit card so I was dreading the unit cards this time round.

The album itself is perfection and is definitely one of my favourite albums so far this year. I've lost count of how many times I've listened to this album so far since its release.

I absolutely love Chroma Drift, and I love Noah's voice opening the track up. I love how different Chroma Drift sounds to other songs, the melody is so mellow and I love how they match their vocal tones to it. I love that the track just fades out too.

Chroma Drift

ShadowByYoongi

There are no words to really describe how obsessed I am with Dash, I know without a doubt that this song is going to be my No.1 song on my Spotify Wrapped this year. Even on my Receitptify that shows your top 10 most listened to songs, this has been at No.1 since February. Even from the M/V teaser I knew I was going to love this song. I love how it changes throughout the track and their vocals and raps are on point. This song definitely sealed my obsession with the group as well as my love for them. This is definitely the perfect song to introduce people to PLAVE.

Dash

MBCkpop

Rizz is definitely one of my favourite b-sides on this album, it's one of those songs that you can't help but sing along to. I'm not always a fan of autotune and effects on voices in songs but for me it fits perfectly and they added it to the most perfect pacts so that it really works.

Rizz

ShadowByYoongi

Island is another of my favourite b-sides on this album and I've probably listened to this track just as much as Dash. I absolutely love the melody, their vocals as well as their harmonisation. The bonus for me is that this song is completely in English, which shows that they want to include their fans all over the world with their music. I feel like this song just strips it all back and while most people know that Eunho and Hamin are rappers, this song shows that there is so much more to them. I have to say out of all their ballads, this is definitely my favourite.

This song shows how they compliment each other vocally as a group.

Island

딩고 뮤직 / dingo music

12:32 (A to T) is another stunning ballad. The melody is stunning I adore how they blend their vocals with the melody as well as the tempo. The raps fit perfectly and the softness in their voices adds to the track. This is another track where they use effects on the voices and it works perfectly.

12:32 (A to T)

ShadowByYoongi

Sadly since my last post, I now know who are behind each of the avatars, after their identities were doxxed via a thread on X. Even just me responding to PLAVE posts their real identities were practically thrown in my face, there was no hiding from it or ignoring it. That being said the familiar voices now make sense and I treat PLAVE and those behind them differently, in the way what they post personally is that person and not the PLAVE member. That being said I also don't love PLAVE any differently, knowing who is behind their avatars doesn't make me love their music any less, I probably love it even more.

I'm insanely happy that they're opening doors as a virtual group, something I'm sure they didn't really see happening when they started this adventure. It's nice to see that all their hard work is paying off.

After this album I'm extremely excited to see what they bring us next and how for me they're going to top it and knock it off my favourite album so far. I still can't get over this album and it's often on repeat. I can see PLAVE topping all my lists this year especially when it comes to my Spotify Wrapped.

Were you a fan of Caligo Pt.1?

Do you have a physical copy?

Which version(s) did you get?

What were your thoughts on Dash as the title track?

Do you have a favourite track on the album?

Let me know in the comments below.

See you soon!

안녕

(Annyeong)

さようなら

(Sayonara)

再见

(ZaiJian)

Bye