‘Hive Latin pop group’ Santos Bravos has heightened global fans’ anticipation by releasing the first teaser for their new song ‘ORIGAMI’ in collaboration with the group &TEAM.
Santos Bravos unveiled the first teaser video for their new track ‘ORIGAMI’ through the team’s official YouTube channel and other platforms on the 14th. Although short at around 11 seconds, the video created a unique atmosphere by combining intense colors, a vintage texture, and rapidly transitioning scenes.
The video featured scenes conveying Latin American sentiment, such as cowboy hats, guitars, and spaces filled with candles. The contrast created by red, blue, and green lighting was enhanced by screen effects reminiscent of analog film, generating a sensory mood. Additionally, a photo containing traditional Japanese architecture and a small paper crane briefly appeared, drawing attention. Props and direction connecting the colors of two groups with different cultural backgrounds spark curiosity about the new song.
Set for release on the 20th, ‘ORIGAMI’ is a pre-release track from Santos Bravos’ second EP coming out next year. This marks their second collaboration with Hive Japan’s global group &TEAM, following their dynamic club dance sound collaboration on ‘KAWASAKI (&TEAM Remix)’ last February. This time, they plan to showcase another synergy with more mature and emotional music.
Based on a Latin urban pop sound, ‘ORIGAMI’ delivers a message of growth, change, and gratitude toward one’s roots. Inspired by traditional Japanese origami art, it compares the process of a single sheet of paper folding and transforming into a new form to growing through life experiences and relationships.
Their agency, Hive Latin America, explained, ‘Centered around gratitude for family, friends, and community, we expressed the determination not to lose one’s foundation amidst changes.’
Santos Bravos is a five-member group that debuted in October 2025 based on Chairman Bang Si-hyuk’s ‘multi-home, multi-genre’ strategy and ‘K-pop methodology.’ The group consists of Drew from the US, Cauê from Brazil, Alejandro from Peru, Kenneth from Mexico, and Gaby from Puerto Rico.
They are also set to perform at ‘Lollapalooza South America 2027,’ which will be held across three South American countries including Chile, Argentina, and Brazil next March.
