A welcome addition to the growing number of Korean pop groups is the all-female ensemble called Lapillus.

Thanks to its synchronic dance choreographies, colorful fashion trends, and mellifluous vocals, the six-member girl group instantly caught the attention of music aficionados, following its formal entry into the music scene last June with an upbeat debut single Hit Ya.

Lapillus is a multinational group, composed of Chanty, a Filipino-Argentinian; Shana, Japanese; Yue, Chinese-American; and Bessie, Seowon and Haeun, Koreans. It was formed by MLD Entertainment, the home of another well-known K-pop girl group Momoland. Except for Bessie, I recently had an interesting conversation with these five beautiful, smart and talented girls with the help of Dani, the group’s interpreter.

According to the girls, the word Lapillus refers to a gemstone that changes colors depending on the direction of the light.

“Each member has her own unique color and unique talent, so when we perform together on stage, we are like gemstones of different colors,” group leader and vocalist Shana said.