Teen Top’s Niel, One-Man Agency Trouble = Money Problems “I Thought I Was in Big Trouble” (Cultwo Show)

MUSIC May 11, 2025

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Teen Top’s Niel, One-Man Agency Trouble = Money Problems “I Thought I Was in Big Trouble” (Cultwo Show)

Teen Top’s Niel confessed the hardships of working for a one-man agency.

Niel appeared on SBS Power FM(107.7MHz)’Two O’ Clock Escape Cultwo Show ‘(hereafter referred to as’ Cultwo Show ‘) broadcast on the 11th(Sunday).

Last March, Niel, who established a one-man agency, confessed, “Before I started it, I thought it would be okay to do it like this, but after a few months, I kept thinking that I was in big trouble,” and “I came to understand why the CEOs at the time(when I was working as an artist)were so angry.” When asked about the most difficult part, Niel answered without hesitation, “The financial aspect,” and added, “When we were filming the music video for’ SHE, ‘the director wanted to go abroad, but I told him I couldn’ t go.”

Niel made a solo comeback on the 22nd of last month with the release of his mini-album ‘SHE’ and the title track of the same name.This album consists of emotional songs based on neo-soul and groove pop, and honestly expresses his worries about love and overwhelming emotions.Producer and artist DOKO, who participated in the OST for the tvN drama ‘Seonjae Up and Run’, took charge of the overall production.

The title song ‘SHE’ is a song with a groovy rhythm and soulful guitar sound, and Niel’s deep vocals are combined, and the lyrics containing regret and longing for a breakup are impressive.The album contains six tracks, including the title song ‘SHE’, ‘ocean’, ‘The Meaning Within Love’, ‘If you re the ocean’, and ‘What s the Excuse for Love ?’

Niel explained that the title track “SHE” is the kind of music he’s always wanted to do.He said, “It’s not a popular style.The egos of artist Niel and CEO Niel clashed and fought a lot,” and “Since it was the first time, I followed the artist’s opinion more.” Niel, who said that Doko was the general producer, explained, “Doko did a lot of research on me.I felt his affection for me, so I thought I had to work with him.”

Meanwhile, ‘Two O’ Clock Escape Cultwo Show ‘can be heard on SBS Power FM 107.7MHz from 2 PM to 4 PM every day, and can also be enjoyed as a radio show through the official YouTube channel’ Erao’.

Reporter Jeong com -yeon, Donga.com shine2562@donga

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