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“All the girls are girling-girling, all the girls are girling-girling!” LE SSERAFIM’s latest anthem, Crazy, takes us back to the fierce vibe of their ANTIFRAGILE era while introducing fresh themes and one-of-a-kind visuals. From daring choreography to the explosive “da-da-da-da” tune that’s been stuck in fans’ heads since those pre-release teasers, Crazy feels like the girl-power anthem we didn’t know we needed. The song’s bold message? Forget the rules; it’s time to be unapologetically you.

Charging Up for a Wild Ride with CRAZY: Teasers, Challenges and Promotions

Before Crazy officially dropped, fans (called FEARNOTs!) were already hooked. The promotional build-up was a masterclass in keeping the hype alive. LE SSERAFIM (a five-member girl group under HYBE's Source Music comprising Chaewon, Sakura, Yunjin, Kazuha and Eunchae) released teaser reels with that now-famous beat and members danced to it on Instagram, priming the audience for what was coming. When BTS Jin—fresh out of his military service—joined in on the Crazy Dance challenge, his reel took the internet by storm, amassing over 33 million likes and counting so far. It was just one more sign of how LE SSERAFIM’s power as performers are bringing fans old and new into their orbit.

HAVE A LOOK at the CRAZY teasers:

ICONIC DANCE CHALLENGE WITH BTS Jin:

On August 30, the full Crazy mini-album dropped, marking the group’s fourth extended play and returning to their fearless and unbreakable image. LE SSERAFIM promoted the album with a jam-packed schedule, from concept photos to live performances, and on September 11, they graced the MTV Video Music Awards stage with performances of Crazy and 1-800-Hot-N-Fun, even taking home the PUSH Performance of the Year award for their previous hit, Easy.

Crazy Reinvents the Fierce Attitude from ANTIFRAGILE

ANTIFRAGILE was a major turning point for LE SSERAFIM. Released in October 2022 as their second mini-album, it was their first comeback after member Kim Garam’s departure. With its defiant, no-nonsense attitude, the album quickly became a fan favourite. LE SSERAFIM members have reflected on its lasting impact, even admitting in a REACT video interview that ANTIFRAGILE will forever be iconic. In the interview, Yunjin rightly says, “Don’t you think ANTIFRAGILE gets better as time goes by?”

Now, with Crazy, the group has revisited that iconic vibe while evolving it further. This track isn't just catchy; it's intense, with choreography that Eunchae called the hardest they’ve done yet. The Crazy music video also brings in a new twist, featuring the House of Juicy Couture vogue dance team. Their vibrant voguing style injects an edgy energy that complements the song’s theme of self-empowerment.

With CRAZY, the Fimmes are back with the fierce vibe that they are originally known for with songs like Fearless (2022), Unforgiven (2023) and Eve, Psyche, and the Bluebeard's Wife (2023). Their prior releases like Perfect Night (2023) and Smart (2024) showed a softer and elegant side of the girls that FEARNOTs had not seen earlier.

WATCH ANTIFRAGILE AND CRAZY MUSIC VIDEOS HERE:

 

Unpacking the CRAZY Lyrics: Breaking Free and Embracing the Real You

The lyrics of Crazy are an anthem for anyone who’s tired of holding back. In both the Korean and English versions, LE SSERAFIM confronts the pressures of society and the “trial” we put ourselves through each day. Lines like “I put myself on trial, every day / In my brain, I was told to go moderately crazy” resonate with listeners who feel burdened by the pressure to conform. The song’s message? Life’s too short to keep holding back; go crazy, be yourself and don’t worry about what others think.

CRAZY: Remixes, Collaboration and a Japanese Release

Following the success of Crazy, LE SSERAFIM has released several remixes, adding an international twist to the song. Collaborations with artists like English singer PinkPantheress and French producer David Guetta brought fresh vibes to the track, and the American dancer Dashaun Wesley added his signature flair in a remix video.

As if that wasn’t enough, fans can look forward to a Japanese version of Crazy on December 11, 2024—marking the group’s third Japanese single.

CRAZY Commercial Success: Sales, Streams and Chart-Topping Hit

LE SSERAFIM’s Crazy has also set new records, affirming its success as a comeback. The album debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Album Sales chart, with 37,500 copies sold in the first week. It topped iTunes charts in 15 countries and notched over 2 million Spotify streams on its debut, landing at No. 61 on the platform’s global chart. It even made its mark on the Billboard 200, debuting at No. 7, their third entry into the top 10. Crazy made an impressive entry on the Billboard Hot 100, debuting at No. 76, marking their highest position on the chart to date. This success surpasses the group’s previous entry, Easy, which entered the Billboard Hot 100 at No. 99.

Crazy has captured a different energy, making it feel like a true successor to the fearless era of ANTIFRAGILE.

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