Hyun-sik also said that BTOB took a leap of faith this time, as the two bandmates took the helm in producing the whole album, which was also the first time they had done this. ”Producing an album on our own was a hassle. It was difficult, but on the other hand, it means that I’ve devoted that much time and amount, so I‘m satisfied with our outcome,” he added. Min-hyuk also wrote five other side...

The pandemic, in particular, had made him realize who he is without the physical stage and that the things he found essential in his music have changed over time. “My life as a person is rather dull, so I present a different side of myself through music. And since there’s no reward (of live concerts), I needed the vivacity and at some point felt that my life isn’t colorful,” he said. Han said r...

Harmony is defined as playing more than one note at once or at a counterpoint. Musician Hwang In-kyu crafts music through his bass and expands the possibilities of its sounds into other tunes. Bass: a sound that harmonizes music A typical song structure includes a chorus, verses and a bridge, and the bass guitar acts as a bridge between the melody and listeners by helping them identify the song...

New bands and new hit songs appear at lightning speed in the music scene, but old music and memories flood back: Big Bang is gearing for a return. After years of rumors that the band is preparing a new project or might even reunite for the Coachella music festival in the US, the K-pop superstars are ready to add value to the year by greeting and meeting fans by answering the speculation with the...

The vocalist also spoke of his bandmates when asked how they helped his solo journey. The singer said being the third Day6 member to debut as a soloist was pushing the envelope for him. But Wonpil showed appreciation toward his bandmates, saying how they encouraged him throughout his en route to solo. Wonpil got his foot in the door as a member of boy band Day6 in 2015 and has since earned his s...

As a self-made idol group in the music scene, the rapper line of the band -- Hyunsuk, Yoshi and Haruto -- once again listed themselves as composers and lyricists for their parts. Hyunsuk also wrote the words and tunes for “BFF,” while Yedam made “Darari” and directed the recording of the song. “The Second Step: Chapter One” comes out on Feb. 15 and has sold over 600,000 copies in preorders in ei...

Kyuhyun of boy band Super Junior bid farewell to the first month of the year by becoming the latest to hop into the January music melee with his new album. The singer-turned-soloist’s “Love Story,” released Tuesday evening, touches on the moods and melodies of the fall and winter ambience. The fall-winter-themed six-track package aims to talk about the little stories that happen in love and the ...

Singer-songwriter Grizzly (EGO Group) Music is a vessel for singer-songwriter Grizzly to convey his thoughts, creeds and the moments he has captured in life. And after a one-year hiatus from music, the singer has finally found himself returning with a true work of art forged by emotions of love. ‘Beige coat’ Grizzly made his way back to the charts with his new single, “Beige coat,” released Ja...

The musician went on to say that the “devil” he tried to portray is the fear that people might have to face, as the virus doesn’t seem like it will dissipate any time soon. He referred to it as the “two-year period that has evaporated because of the pandemic.” “The original version of the song is much more powerful and gives a strong impression, but I wanted to express my thoughts about how impo...

Melding stories in songs Rising from the underground to fame is not an easy task, but he attracted attention when a TV soundtrack used one of his songs. The musician’s “Becoming the Wind,” the seventh song on the soundtrack for tvN’s “Mr. Sunshine” in 2018, became a mega-hit among drama fans and listeners. “I used to upload cover songs on social media, and the director contacted me after seeing...

The musician said “Selfish” conveyed the need to be more selfish and take care of oneself at times. He added that he wanted to say that sometimes it‘s crucial to put yourself before others. The singer continued, describing that “Bad” is about how he can thrust himself into the darkness for his significant other. The five-track package also comprises “Star,” a song about his love toward his fando...

Enhypen was created by two of the nation‘s entertainment giants – CJ ENM and what was then called Big Hit Entertainment – with the ambition to find the next generation of K-pop. The band entered the field on Nov. 23, 2020, with their debut album, “Border: Day One,” and has released four albums ever since, including their Japanese print. Since their debut, the band has gone global with their musi...

Jaehan, Hangeyom and Yechan embarked on their musical journey by making the tune and writing the words for “Liar.” The album also includes “Please,” produced by Hangyeom. Talking about “Liar,” Yechan said it’s a piece of music that talks about saving and protecting your lover and is the first song he wrote with his bandmates. Most importantly, the composer said he was able to learn in-depth abou...

Hybe, the K-pop powerhouse behind BTS, and DC Comics were selected as the project’s first partners in August in a bid to allow fans and readers to enjoy fresh content. “7 Fates: CHAKHO” is the first project to be released after Hybe and Naver Webtoon inked a deal to preview original content starring artists from the entertainment agency. Boy band Tomorrow X Together also starred in “The Star See...

“Bop” is a song that has a message to enjoy life to the fullest like a game, the words to sidetrack “Before The Dawn” talks about not being afraid of the darkness and “Peacemaker” is a track that is dedicated to P1ece, the band‘s official fandom. The English version of the titular is also included, which is only available via CD. “I heard that we have quite a lot of global fans, so it’s a little...