Yook Sungjae’s deep feelings of separation, ‘now’ unveiled

MUSIC Jun 19, 2025

Translation


Singer and actor Yook Sung-jae has returned with a rock ballad filled with deep feelings of separation.

On the 19th at 6PM, Yook Sungjae released his first mini album ‘All About Blue’ through each music site.

The title song ‘Now’ is a song where emotional modern rock and delicate ballad coexist.The sad melody line that stimulates the pain of a terrible breakup is combined with Yook Sungjae’s splendid singing ability to deliver deep emotions.

‘I quietly close my eyes and I will draw you and reach you / I am holding on to the faded memories of that day / I feel my heart ache again, even though it is just a coincidence / All the good and painful memories are slowly fading away / All the promises we could not keep are so regrettable / Yesterday and today, I recall again the images of us back then.’


The lyrics contain a moment when one finally realizes the depth of feelings while recalling memories of past love.The confession that one has finally come to know the meaning and sincerity of separation’ now ‘amidst vague memories and promises that were never kept stimulated the hearts of listeners.

In the music video, Yook Sungjae reminisces about his past in a space left alone after a breakup.He captures the attention of viewers by delicately expressing the pain, longing, and regret of a breakup.In particular, the story intertwined with the lyrics increases the level of immersion.

In this way, Yuk Seong-jae has proven his vocals and musical spectrum to be more mature than before, and has established his presence as a solo artist.

Meanwhile, Yook Sungjae’s first mini album ‘All About Blue’ was released simultaneously worldwide at 6 PM on the 19th.

Hong Se-young, reporter for Donga.com projecthong@donga.com

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