Lee Seung-gi returns as a singer.

‘Jeong-ri’, which will be released today(the 7th), is a new song that Lee Seung-gi is presenting for the first time in 4 years and 5 months since his 7th regular album released in December 2020.

The new song ‘정리’ is more than just a simple ballad, it is a work that contains Lee Seung Gi’s mature musical world.It is a ballad that delicately expresses the process of organizing memories with a former lover and reminiscing about longing, and it honestly expresses the emotions after a breakup that anyone would have experienced at least once.The lyrical string sound from the cello line and Lee Seung Gi’s appealing vocals combine to deliver a deep resonance.

‘정리’ is even more meaningful in that Lee Seung-gi directly participated in writing the lyrics, composing, and arranging the song.Based on the musical skills he has built up over a long period of time, Lee Seung-gi expressed his own emotions and message that became even more intense through this song.

This digital single is also noteworthy in that it is his first new song since his 20th anniversary debut album ‘With’ released last year.Lee Seung Gi, who had time to look back on his past musical career and reminisce about his original intentions through ‘With’, plans to once again kickstart his full-scale music activities starting with ‘정리’.

Lee Seung-gi recently declared a break with his in-laws.He said, “My father-in-law was fined in a retrial for the illegal acts that had been continuously brought up, but recently, he has been indicted by the investigative authorities again for similar illegal acts.” He confessed his feelings, saying, “As someone who has waited for the results based on trust between family members, I cannot contain my heartbreaking feelings about my father-in-law’s wrongdoings.”

In the process, he made an official announcement saying, “I believe that appropriate punishment must be meted out for illegal acts, and I sincerely apologize to the victims who must have suffered because of my hasty judgment.” He added, “This incident has damaged trust within our family to a level that is difficult to restore, and after much deliberation, my wife and I have decided to sever ties with my in-laws.”

Earlier, Mr.A, who is Lee Seung-gi’s father-in-law, Lee Da-in’s father, and Kyeon Mi-ri’s husband, was indicted on charges of violating the Capital Market Act.The first trial found Mr.A guilty of participating in illegal false disclosure, sentencing him to 4 years in prison and a fine of 2.5 billion won, and Mr.B to 3 years in prison and a fine of 1.2 billion won.However, the second trial found them not guilty, stating that the disclosure of the circumstances surrounding the acquisition of stocks and convertible bonds by Mr.B and Kyeon Mi-ri could not be considered a “material matter,” which is the standard for determining unfair trading practices under the Capital Market Act.However, in June of last year, the Supreme Court overturned the original verdict of not guilty for Mr.A and others and sent the case back to the Seoul High Court.

Lee Seung-gi’s new song ‘Jeong-ri’, which is about breaking up with his in-laws, will be officially released on all music streaming sites at 6 PM on the 7th.

Reporter Jeon Hyo-jin, Donga.com jhj@donga.com

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