“MONSTER” by Kwon Jin Ah More than anyone, I wanted to live. No one knows my daily, desperate struggle just to survive. To escape the crushing sense of defeat of simply being myself, I would cram anything into my mouth, only to find a monster staring back at me in the mirror. I told myself
“WHO CAN CHANGE” by Kwon Jin Ah Only now do I realize that I am an outsider who belongs nowhere. Perhaps that is why the happy endings in fairy tales fail to resonate with me. Adapting and conforming feels utterly suffocating, like wearing clothes that don’t fit. In a world this petty and despicable, demanding
“Forever July” by Sunmi with Romanization Sunmi reinterprets summer—a season typically remembered for its blistering heat or refreshing vibes—into the dampest and most cruel time of the year. Her new song ‘Forever July’ compares a sudden love and the uncomfortable fluttering feelings it brings to a monsoon that crashes like an uninvited guest into a
“KO” by Lee Minhyuk An intense industrial hip-hop track where the explosive power of rock collides with the groove of hip-hop, ‘KO’ was inspired by ‘K.O. (Knockout),’ a homophone for the last name of UFC fighter Ko Suk-hyun, who is showing dazzling performances on the UFC stage. The track channels a boiling narrative of self-proven
“Ice & Spicy” by Lee Minhyuk with Romanization and English Translation The title track ‘Icy & Spicy’ is a song highlighted by a pounding, powerful bass and brass sound, capturing ‘F1’-like racing speed through a fast-tempered Afro House rhythm and witty lyrics. In addition, the dynamic beat drop paired with the easy and catchy lyrics
“Sailing Back to You” by jeebanoffDream to You OST ‘Sailing Back to You’ is an indie rock track that uses the metaphor of the sea to depict the longing of someone who has sent a loved one away, alongside the faith that they will meet again someday. Starting quietly and swelling into an overwhelming melody
“Stay in me” by Bang Yedam and Whee InSee You at Work Tomorrow! OST ‘Stay In Me’ (내 안에 머물러요) is an emotional ballad that depicts the moment a closed heart opens up as the warm warmth of one another permeates a dried-up soul. Bang Yedam’s deeply appealing tone and Whee In’s delicate vocals heighten
“CLOSER” by Kim Ji Woong ‘CLOSER’ is a song dedicated to those who stood by their side in the exact same place, even during the times they were drifted apart. It is a pop track that harmonizes a refreshing electric guitar sound, polished synthesizers, and a restrained rhythm, delivering a vast sense of space and