JUNGSOOMIN Talks Newest EP [20]

Get to know JUNGSOOMIN, the proficient singer-songwriter who crafts charming melodies and poignant lyrics rooted in his love for pop music.

JUNGSOOMIN is a rising singer-songwriter identified for his heartfelt lyrics and soulful melodies. He made his solo debut with the EP [Phasis,] on October 10, 2023, shortly capturing the eye of followers and critics alike. His music delves into themes of affection, self-discovery, and private progress, resonating deeply with listeners by means of his uncooked emotional supply. Earlier than embarking on his solo profession, JUNGSOOMIN showcased his vocal skills as a contestant on a number of survival actuality reveals, together with SBS’s LOUD in 2021, Channel A’s Stars Awakening in 2022, and Mnet’s Construct Up: Vocal Boy Group Survivor in 2024. These experiences helped form his artistry and willpower to make a mark within the music trade.

In 2024, JUNGSOOMIN additional advanced his musical identification with the discharge of two digital singles, “track about YOU” in January and “be like YOU” in Could. His newest launch, [20], is a strong, intimate exploration of a younger artist coming into his twenties. The album brings a recent perspective, reflecting his progress each personally and creatively whereas mixing acquainted sounds with a renewed sense of exploration.

In an unique interview with Hellokpop, JUNGSOOMIN provides a glimpse into the artistic course of behind [20], sharing the inspirations and experiences that formed his newest work. Be a part of us as he displays on the journey of self-discovery that led to the creation of his latest music.

Hellokpop: Hello JUNGSOOMIN! Are you able to introduce your self and share just a little about your journey as an artist?

JUNGSOOMIN: Hey guys, I’m artist JUNGSOOMIN. It’s so good to satisfy you. I really feel like my journey as a artist started after I ended my run of the present Stars Awakening. After that, I actually thought to myself what sort of music I needed to make and how much an artist I needed to be. Proper now, my music is primarily pop-based with a little bit of rock affect. I’ve cherished pop ever since I began listening to music, and I’m actually making an attempt to broaden on that style.

HKP: Congratulations in your second mini album [20]! How do you are feeling about this launch in comparison with your first mini album, [Phasis,]?

JUNGSOOMIN: [20] is unquestionably a kind of albums that simply match collectively fairly completely [from the start]. It form of got here collectively actually shortly. In comparison with my first mini-album, I really feel like this album is extra mature in relation to the musicality of it.

HKP: What was your artistic course of like for this album, and the way did it differ out of your earlier initiatives?

JUNGSOOMIN: For this album, I needed to give attention to having plenty of totally different palettes to create with. Every track is totally totally different from the following. For my part, my first EP [Phasis] has some songs which have related colours to one another, whereas with [20], every track has a special story and totally different colour. I believe that makes it actually distinctive. All of them are totally different however oddly related sufficient to color a complete album with.

HKP: Are you able to inform us the story or inspiration behind the double-title tracks “Aeyo” and “Second to Glow”?

JUNGSOOMIN: “Aeyo” is a throwback to old-school music, paying homage to nice music from 2000 to 2010. It options the basic hook “Aeyo Aeyo Ye” together with many different references to music from that point. “Second to Glow” was a track that got here collectively as I needed to indicate a extra rocking aspect to the artist JUNGSOOMIN. I simply turned 20, and I really feel like a giant a part of the inspiration behind the track is the struggles and moments that come as you’re rising up, working in direction of your aim with solely the idea you can make it. I actually assume it’s a monitor that represents the place I’m proper now.

HKP: You’ve included numerous genres like ballads, R&B, and different rock in [20]. How do you are feeling these types signify your progress as an artist?

JUNGSOOMIN: I wish to present those who I can carry out and make plenty of songs that dabble in numerous genres. I additionally really feel like making an attempt new issues is among the methods to see progress as a musician and to essentially broaden on the feelings that I may give to the listeners.

HKP: The B-Facet monitor “Remi” is an all-English track. What impressed this track, and the way does it match throughout the context of the album?

JUNGSOOMIN: At first, “Remi” was a sketch I made with my producer. It got here out in a single go. He was taking part in the piano, and I simply sang it, and the entire track got here collectively like that. We didn’t change something with the circulate of the melody – which is fairly cool. I needed one thing that everybody can take heed to flippantly – like on a jog or a stroll. That’s how “Remi” got here to be. I believe it matches into the context of [20] as a result of this entire album is me making an attempt to be just a little extra trustworthy in relation to my artwork. That’s why I believed it will be good to have a lighthearted track about my canine (laughs). Tremendous easy however, on the identical time, actually near me.

HKP: Are you able to share any memorable moments from the manufacturing or recording course of for this album?

JUNGSOOMIN: I believe a memorable second is how a lot enjoyable I had making these tracks with my group. We’d meet up at night time, get some pizza and discuss, after which go straight to creating the music from scratch. Struggling collectively and bettering collectively actually made this album memorable.

HKP: Do you’ve a favourite monitor on [20], and why does it stand out to you?

JUNGSOOMIN: If I needed to choose, I’d need to say “Redo.” I like “Redo” as a result of I really feel prefer it finest represents the core of me as an artist. Whenever you consider a JUNGSOOMIN monitor, I really feel like “Redo” is strictly what I get pleasure from making.

HKP: Should you may describe your music type in three phrases, what would they be and why?

JUNGSOOMIN: Pop, youth, candy. Pop as a result of that’s my major style. Youth as a result of a giant a part of the concepts come from what I’m going by means of proper now – my youth. Candy. I believe I’ve a fairly candy, coffee-like voice. That’s why I put that there (laughs).

HKP: Who’re a few of your greatest influences or inspirations within the music trade, and why do they resonate with you?

JUNGSOOMIN: I actually like B.I, John Okay, and Gareth.T these days. Particularly Gareth.T. I believe I just like the honesty of his music, and he has a extremely huge affect on me and the way I view my artwork.

HKP: How have your experiences during the last yr formed your work on this album, and the way do you keep motivated and impressed throughout difficult instances?

JUNGSOOMIN: I did fairly a bit during the last yr, so I really feel just like the album was upgraded when it comes to efficiency and vocals. I used to be on Mnet’s Construct Up, and thru that, I really feel prefer it helped so much, particularly when recording my album. Truthfully, what retains me motivated is my household and my followers. With out them, I don’t assume I can continually run ahead. 

HKP: Wanting forward, what are your targets for the remainder of 2024 and past?

JUNGSOOMIN: 2024 and past, I want to make my identify much more identified. In each side. My songs, myself, and many others. I continually additionally wish to make music that I LOVE.

HKP: Lastly, please depart a message to your followers studying this.

JUNGSOOMIN: Thanks a lot for supporting me. I’ll continually try to be a greater me and a greater artist on daily basis. I hope I can see you guys quickly nose to nose! Until then, a lot love.

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*Particular because of JUNGSOOMIN and Neuron Music for this unique interview.
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