EXO member and solo artist BAEKHYUN has released a Q&A to commemorate the release of his new album.

Baekhyun’s 5th mini album ‘Essence of Reverie’, which will be released today(the 19th), is an album that talks about Baekhyun standing on the border between reality and ideals.It contains a total of 7 tracks, and the title song ‘Elevator’ is a pop R & B genre song that evokes romantic emotions by expressing the inside of a loved one’s heart as a space called an elevator.

Amidst high expectations from global listeners ahead of the release, Baekhyun personally revealed his thoughts and determination on the release of his fifth mini album ‘Essence of Reverie’ through his agency INB100.



● Below is a Q&A with Baekhyun

Q You released your new 5th mini album today(the 19th).How do you feel?

- While preparing for this 5th mini album, I felt and learned a lot through direct participation in the album.I am so happy because it is an album that I have upgraded myself with!
Q The title of your new album is ‘Essence of Reverie’.It is said that it contains Baekhyun’s appearance standing on the border between reality and ideals.Is there a key message you want to convey through this album?

- I always have musical concerns, and I have the ambition to become an artist who can change and adapt at any time for the listeners and Eri(nickname of the official fandom name ‘EXO-L’).
Q The title song is ‘Elevator’.Why did you choose this song as the title song?

- I liked the part that compared the feelings of a loved one to the space called an ‘elevator’ the most, and I thought it was a song that could amplify the boyish charm that I have even more!

Q Are there any behind-the-scenes stories or points of interest regarding the title song music video?

- The whole time we were filming, it felt like we were having fun filming with friends! The chemistry with the dancers was really good, and the chemistry between the filming crew and staff was also good.The point to watch is that there are some unreleased footage from this music video that connects to the unreleased footage, so I think it would be good if you paid attention to that part.

Q When you think of artist Baekhyun, his delicate vocals and sensual performance come to mind.What are some of the highlights of this title song stage?

- I think I will be able to greet many people after a long time with choreography that allows you to feel the expressions and the overall mood and vibe of the song, and a sophisticated melody line.

Q In addition, you also released a surprise pre-release of the track ‘Chocolate’ on the 15th.Is there a reason for the pre-release and the reason for selecting the song?

- While preparing this album, I had a lot of trouble deciding which song to choose as the title between ‘Chocolate’ and ‘Elevator’.It’s a song that I’m very attached to, and I felt it would be a shame to just leave it as a track on the album, so I decided to pre-release it.

Q In particular, a special character called ‘Kur Jam’ appears in this album’s composition.Please tell us why you planned it and give us a brief explanation of the character.

- After ‘Teraegi’, I thought about a new doll, and since this album contains the theme of ‘dream’ and ‘fantasy’, and with my wish that all those who love me will have a ‘good night’s sleep ‘, the neck pillow-shaped’ Kurjam ‘was born! I hope’ Kurjam ‘will improve the quality of your sleep!

Q This is already your fifth mini-album as a soloist.You have a solid musical identity that can be described as’ Baekhyun’s own genre ‘.What image would you like to leave on global listeners?

- I want to continue to approach my fans and many listeners with images such as’ a puppy that loves fans ‘,’ stable ‘,’ consistent ‘, and’ humble ‘.

Q You also participated directly in writing the songs included in the new album.Is there a song that you remember the most while working on it or a lyric that you like the most?

- All the songs are precious to me, but the song’ black dreams ‘is memorable.I always tell Eri, “Let’s dream black dreams!” ‘Black dreams’ means to sleep soundly without dreaming anything.I had more fun working on it because I thought that this word that only Eri and I know would be revealed to many people in the world.

Q Artist Colde is listed on many of the song credits in this album.Baekhyun and Colde have been called a ‘winning combination’ for a long time.Why did you work with Colde on this album?

- Colde is a really sincere, passionate, and musically inspiring friend of mine.We started working together on ‘Love Again’ from my second mini album, and since we’ve been friends for so long, we have a lot in common now.I thought we could make a better album with Colde, so I decided to work with him.I want to continue making great music with Colde in the future.

Q If you had to describe this album in one word, how would you describe it?

- I think it’s ‘love’.It’s because of the love of the fans and the desire to repay that love, and also because the goal was to make the fans remember me again.I remember talking a lot with Cold and the staff before starting the album to melt this down.

Q Starting in June, you will be embarking on your first solo world tour in 13 years since your debut.What do you want to show through this tour and what are your determinations?

- My goal is to greet all the Eris around the world who have been waiting for a long time, and I want to do my best to make them happy so that the wait was worth it.

Q Many fans at home and abroad have been waiting for Baekhyun’s new album.Please say something to your fans.

- Our Eris, while I was working on my 5th mini album, I felt more deeply that ‘Eris coexist with my life’.I think I can be this person who is overflowing with love thanks to the endless love and support you’ve given me so far.I always try to repay you, but I’m not sure how much of my sincerity will be conveyed.However, I made this album with all my heart, thinking of Eris! I hope it will be an album that fills your heart with love the whole time you listen to it.I love you so much!

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