Summer is here, and girl group Meovv is kicking off June by cooling things down with a dose of uncanny spookiness in its latest lead single, “Ddi Ro Ri.”

With its second EP, “Bite Now,” the girl group is declaring itself as a big cat this time, a bolder and sharper leap forward that member Gawon described by using the initials of the lead track’s title, “DRR” — “Different, real and raw.”

“This album shows our more genuine selves,” the Meovv member said during a press showcase for the girl group’s second EP, “Bite Now,” held at Cube Convention Center in western Seoul on Monday. “You’ll be able to see Meovv with our raw wildness this time — like tigers.”

Meovv’s second EP, “Bite Now,” comes a year after its first EP, “My Eyes Open VVide” (2025), and eight months since digital single “Burning Up” (2025).

The album features five songs: the lead track, “Ddi Ro Ri,” and B-sides, “Hit ‘Em,” “In My Hands,” “Favorite Song” and “Revenge.”

The lead single, “Ddi Ro Ri,” sampled Bach’s “Toccata and Fugue in D minor,” combining the classic’s dramatic melody line with Meovv’s chic, intense flair — and a touch of spookiness. The eerie mood is most vividly shown in the music video where the members appear in uncanny white wigs and unsettling scenes unfold, including one in which red-clad figures flood into a room.

The title “Toccata and Fugue in D minor” may not be familiar to everyone, but its ominous organ melody is instantly recognizable. The familiarity of classical sampling gives the song a dramatic leverage that many K-pop hits like Blackpink’s “Shutdown” (2022) have leaned into before.

“We’ve deliberated a lot on how we should show our musical direction and identity with the latest album,” Narin said. “Everyone knows the original music, so there was pressure from that expectation, but I think we’ve interpreted it into something completely different, paired with powerful performance.”

Asked how she imagined Bach might react to the 21st century K-pop rendition of his Baroque music, Ella answered with a smile: “The song starts off a little spooky but then goes upbeat, he might have no choice but to dance to it.”

Meovv, pronounced “meow,” debuted in September 2024 as the first girl group under The Black Label, founded by star producer Teddy in 2016. The quintet consists of Sooin, Gawon, Anna, Narin and Ella.

Teddy suggested the members direct one another during the recording sessions of this album, Narin said, which helped them understand and connect with each other. She also added that the producer also advised them to “smile as much as they want, without restriction, if that’s how they feel on stage.”

Meovv declared itself not a kitty anymore but a predator this time, promising a bold leap forward.

“In this album, Meovv shows our more predator-like, intense sides,” said Narin. “With our first EP, we showed what kind of music we pursue. This time, we are taking it to the next level, leaping forward to offer a new paradigm rather than staying cautious.”

BY SHIN HA-NEE [shin.hanee@joongang.co.kr]