Kim Jaejoong: “Idols can do rock too, I hope many juniors try it too”

MUSIC May 19, 2025

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Kim Jaejoong: “Idols can do rock too, I hope many juniors try it too”

Singer Kim Jae-joong revealed his love for rock.

At a press conference to commemorate the release of his new mini-album “Beauty in Chaos, “ held at MBC Golden Mouse Hall in Sangam-gu, Seoul on the afternoon of the 19th, Kim Jae-joong said, “Each person has their own style of music and goes through a process of finding their own color, so I thought that if I, as a senior, open a path that is difficult to open in advance, it would be easier for juniors to challenge themselves.I think it hasn’t been that long since rock music has been sung and listened to by the general public.I think the public’s ears have opened as bands like Coldplay have combined rock with various genres and have been listened to a lot.”

He said, “Idols can do rock too.Didn’t Moon Hee-jun work really hard to pave the way for idols who do rock? There are rappers in idol music, but in the past, there was a time when people said, ‘Idols don’ t know hip-hop.’Now, fans are open-minded about music, so I hope that my juniors and I will try various genres and work hard to challenge ourselves and create diverse music.” He sent a message of support to his juniors.

Kim Jaejoong’s new album ‘Beauty in Chaos’ contains a new beginning in the midst of chaos, and depicts a cross-section of emotions like a sculpture.It is filled with five tracks of various genres, from intense rock sounds, dreamy electronic music, and soft rock ballads.

The title song ‘ROCK STAR’ is a song full of powerful sounds and free energy, and contains a passionate message that even the imperfect aspects hidden behind the mask are the real you, and that you can become ‘your own Rock Star’ that shines even brighter when you’re with someone.Released at 6 PM.

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

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