Singer and actor Yook Sung-jae has finally returned.

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

This album is a new album that was released about a year after the first solo single ‘EXHIBITION : Look Closely’ released in May of last year.It contains a story about the coldest and warmest color, which can be a gloomy blue or a bright blue of youth.

Yuk Seong-jae personally shared various stories related to the new album.

[The following is a Q&A with Yuk Seong-jae]

Q You made a comeback after about a year with your first mini album, ‘All About Blue’.I’m curious about your thoughts.

- I’m excited to be able to sing to my fans after a long time.I hope you’ll spend this hot summer feeling refreshed and cool while listening to my mini album.

Q What kind of album is ‘All About Blue’ ? Please also introduce the title song ‘Nowadays’.

- This album is composed of songs that are similar but have different feelings, just like the various meanings of the color ‘blue’.Also, I tried to capture raw emotions in this MV, and I think you’ll be able to feel the meaning and emotional line contained within it more deeply the more you watch it.

Q Is there a part you focused on the most while preparing this album?

- I tried to bring out the refreshing feeling in my voice.This time, I focused on bringing out the charm of my beautiful voice rather than the low and mid-range that I usually enjoy singing.

Q Is there a message you would like to convey to the listeners through ‘All About Blue’ ?

- The ‘Blue’ of happiness and the ‘Blue’ of depression, all those emotions are contained in this album.I hope that through my songs, you can cherish these emotions and overcome them.

Q You are active in many fields, from acting to entertainment.Did you feel any pressure while preparing the album?

- Many people told me that they enjoyed the drama and variety show, so I prepared the album to share my joy.That’s why I didn’t feel burdened, but rather excited.I want to meet my fans soon.

Q If there are any memorable episodes or special experiences you had while preparing the album, please share them with us.

- Most of the songs in the album are songs that go on and on in the high range without a break, so I almost rolled my eyes while recording.It wasn’t easy physically, but I tried to put in as much energy as possible.

Q Are there any points to watch for in the fan concert ‘THE BLUE JOURNEY’ ?

- I want to show you the various voices that I have.I have prepared songs of various genres such as pop, rock, ballad, and dance.I have also prepared a cover stage with cute and sexy charms, so please look forward to it.

Q I’m curious about little things like MBTI, blood type, and zodiac sign.

- ENTP, type A, Taurus.

Q Please say a word to Melody(fandom name)all over the world who have been waiting for your comeback.

- I prepared hard just thinking about meeting Melody and Ohchil soon.I can’t wait for the day we can sing together and I really miss you.I sincerely thank you for always cheering me on and waiting for me.

Yook Sungjae, who released his first mini album ‘All About Blue’, will meet his fans at his solo fan concert ‘THE BLUE JOURNEY’ at Jangchung Gymnasium in Seoul on the 21st and 22nd.

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

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