Kim Jaejoong’s Comeback, Completely Cured ‘Rock Disease’ Again…”Rock is a Challenge and Mission for Me♥” (Comprehensive)[DA : On-site]
Singer Kim Jae-joong has returned to his beloved rock music.
On the afternoon of the 19th, a press conference to commemorate the release of Kim Jaejoong’s new mini-album ‘Beauty in Chaos’ was held at MBC Golden Mouse Hall in Sangam, Mapo-gu, Seoul.On that day, Kim Jaejoong said, “Recently, fans have been asking me to return with ‘rock-a-boo’, so I’m having a hard time deciding whether to slouch or stand up straight,” and added, “I’ve completely recovered from my rock-a-boo.The rock-a-boo syndrome that I had, like middle school syndrome, couldn’t be resurrected.I will do my best to show that feeling.”
Kim Jaejoong is more serious about rock than anyone else, but he is cautious, saying, “I can’t say ‘I can’t do it without rock ‘or’ Rock is my life.’” He said, “I think it would be rude to those who really can’ t do without rock.I personally like it.It’s a genre that makes me feel free.It’s music that doesn’t change the feeling of freedom no matter what kind of sound or action is put into it.It’s music that allows me to continue to carry out my mission of challenging myself while doing solo activities.”
He said, “Each person has their own style of music and goes through a process of finding their own color, but I thought that if I opened a path that is difficult for seniors 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 up because bands like Coldplay have combined rock with various genres and listened to it a lot.” He added, “Idols can do rock too.Didn’t Moon Hee-jun work really hard to open 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 that fans are open-minded about music, I hope that my juniors, like me, will try various genres, work hard, and create diverse music.”
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 part of your true self, and that you can become your own’ Rock Star ‘that shines even brighter when you’re with someone.
Kim Jaejoong said about the second track and title song ‘ROCK STAR’, “I didn’t participate in writing the lyrics for the title song this time.I try to participate in writing the lyrics for title songs whenever possible, but I decided to go with the usual lyrics because I liked the lyrics that the lyricist wrote so much.” He continued, “I think there’s been a prejudice against the rock genre for a long time, but I think there are still small preconceptions about any genre, even if it’s not rock.I think everyone has a little bit of a desire to express themselves, so I thought it would be nice to convey a message of relieving that thirst through music.I’m glad that he wrote such great lyrics.”
He also introduced the songs In in the album.Kim Jae-joong surprised everyone by saying, “Hitomi of Chaos and a friend named Kani co-wrote HIKAMI.We combined their names to create Hikami.” Seimainame is a junior girl group produced by Kim Jae-joong, and they debuted in October of last year.Kim Jae-joong praised them, saying, “Everyone around me was surprised.I don’t often ask my artists to write lyrics, but since they are friends who are so good at writing lyrics, I asked them to do it.I was worried that if I asked people who know what I’m pursuing to write lyrics, the lyrics would be confined to the expected range, so I asked my friends who have different ideas, and I personally think it turned out well.”
The fourth song, ‘Last VoW’, was written by Kim Jae-joong himself.Kim Jae-joong explained, “I was inspired by ‘Interview with the Vampire’ and wrote the lyrics.I put my heart into it, saying that I will give you eternal life and leave you with a devoted heart.It’s the sound of Japanese rock bands that were popular in the late 1980s and early 1990s.That cheesiness was cool back then.It might be a little cheesy, but I took a story from ‘Interview with the Vampire’ to emphasize that feeling.”
He introduced the last track and the track ‘Goal In’.The song is a song that Winner’s Kang Seung Yoon participated in writing the lyrics for.Kim Jae Joong said, “I first met Kang Seung Yoon through ‘Refriend’.I became close with a friend I had never met in my life in two hours.Our personalities and other aspects matched well.He also had an open company.” He continued, “The sound was deadly.After hearing the song, I thought Kang Seung Yoon would write it well with a deadly feel, so I contacted him right away.When I saw the Winner song that Kang Seung Yoon wrote, I thought he was good at writing addictive lyrics.In less than a week, he threw me sexy and deadly lyrics.The title was good, and it was a feeling that had never been felt before, so I liked it.” He also expressed his satisfaction, saying, “I suggested that we collaborate, and he really liked it.I definitely want to give him a scene where we can sing together.” He also foreshadowed a special meeting.
Kim Jaejoong’s new EP ‘Beauty in Chaos’ will be released through various online music sites at 6 PM today(the 19th).On that day, he will record YouTube content ‘Feelin’ Live ‘with his fans and present the new song to them for the first time.
Kim Jaejoong will be holding the 2025 KIM JAE JOONG ASIA TOUR CONCERT “Beauty in Chaos” IN SEOUL(hereafter referred to as “Beauty in Chaos”) at Jangchung Gymnasium in Seoul on the 24th and 25th.Kim Jaejoong said, “It’s been a year since I’ve held a concert.Last year’s song was full of hope, but this year’s message hasn’t changed much, but the way it’s expressed has changed a little.Rock songs take up a lot of the weight.At first, the audience doesn’t get the rhythm very well, but at some point they’re shaking it.I want to make them feel that feeling quickly,” he said, adding to the anticipation.
Reporter Jeong com -yeon, Donga.com shine2562@donga
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