Woods, who hit ‘Drawn’, is back: “It’s so amazing, I’ll work hard to live with 12 bodies”
Singer WOODZ(Cho Seung-youn)has returned to his fans.
On the 21st, as his first move after being discharged from the military, Woods held a live broadcast on the global fan platform Berryz and met with the global Mooz(Woods ‘fandom name).
As soon as the live began, Woods had a special time with his fans by communicating closely with them through questions and real-time comments.Woods, who stood in front of the camera wearing his military uniform, said, “This is my first time in a fan community, and I’m so happy that there’s a space where I can talk intimately with global Mooz.There are many things I want to do through Mooz.I will actively perform live and share many memories with Mooz.” He continued, “The moment I saw Mooz was the happiest day of my life.I also read all the messages written through Mooz and had a happy day,” adding his thoughts on his day after being discharged that morning.
Woods, who built his own unique musical world based on his unrivaled producing ability and songwriting and composing skills.He has secured a global fandom through various stages such as world tours.While serving in the military, ‘Drowning’, released in April 2023, caused a syndrome with an unprecedented box office record of reaching No.1 on music shows and music charts.In relation to this, various questions about ‘Drowning’ were also poured out by fans.
Woods confessed, “I didn’t feel the popularity(of ‘Drowning’) right away, but it was so amazing to see it gradually go viral on SNS and rise in the song rankings.I thought about the people around me who I work with the most.I was so thankful and grateful that I was able to show that(while continuing to make music)this was the kind of music we wanted to do.I was grateful that I was receiving good reviews, but the greatest happiness was when my fans, acquaintances, and people around me could proudly talk about me.”
After his discharge from the military, Woods will be busier than anyone else in the second half of the year, performing at Japan’s largest music festival, ‘Summer Sonic 2025’, held on August 16-17, and the ‘2025 Busan International Rock Festival’ in September.Woods advised a fan who was going to a rock festival for the first time, “I go to festivals because of the artists I like, but it’s fun to be able to enjoy music from various people together.Since the weather is hot, cool water, Cool Pass, and hand fans are essential to beat the heat.”
He also expressed his determination to work hard, saying, “I can’t release an album right now, but I’m working hard.I plan to go to many festivals that are planned.I’ll work hard to live as Woods, a man with 12 bodies.” He added, “I’m preparing a lot of things.I think I’ll see Mooz a lot in the future.I’ll greet you often through Berryz.”
Woods’ live performance can be viewed at any time through the replay service on Berryz.
Reporter Jeong com -yeon, Donga.com shine2562@donga
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