Reminisce

In dramas and movies, we often see protagonists who, despite being inexperienced at first, run towards their dreams and eventually achieve them through hard work and perseverance. Like the protagonists in these films, musical actors Yang Hee-jun and Kim Soo-ha have been pursuing their dreams. Reflecting on the first step of their debut and now their fifth year together, we have discussed how our thoughts and mindsets have changed over the past five years and where we are heading as composers. We pondered whether, upon meeting the world we dreamed of, we would be as happy as when we first had those dreams. Are we perhaps losing ourselves by focusing too much on moving forward while chasing our dreams? Amidst these overwhelming and frustrating situations, what are we truly running for? This question sparked a good discussion, and as we wrote lyrics for our album, reflecting on every step we've taken with passion, I wanted to tell those who are tirelessly pursuing their dreams that they have done exceptionally well and will continue to do so. The song "Journey," inspired by actor Kim Soo-ha's story, and "Reminisce," which uses a poem written by actor Yang Hee-jun as a chorus, are pieces that weave together the thoughts and feelings experienced while transitioning from our twenties to our thirties. These songs aim to offer warm comfort to those running toward their goals in life.

On the other hand, "TBH," which captures the fresh emotions of a man in unrequited love, was initially composed as a class assignment during my graduate studies. I hurriedly asked Yang Hee-jun to record the track, and after realizing how well his voice suited the song and how many great ideas we exchanged, it became a catalyst for our frequent collaborations.

I hope the voices of these two amazing, beautiful, and talented individuals reach everyone who listens to the album as a message of hope.