Super Junior's Eunhyuk Excites Fans with His First Solo Album in 20 Years!
Super Junior member Eunhyuk has released his first solo mini-album, "EXPLORER," 20 years after his debut, and fans are eagerly anticipating it. The album, which was released on January 27, is a special work that captures Eunhyuk's musical journey.
: Eunhyuk's new album (Source: Odd Entertainment)
About the album
'EXPLORER' depicts Eunhyuk's own 'retrotopia' that combines the musical sensibilities of the 90s with current trends. The album contains a total of 7 songs, including the title track 'UP N DOWN', and each track shows Eunhyuk's musical growth and exploration.
: Eunhyuk's new album EXPLORER contains a variety of tracks (Source - Nate News)
Special collaborations
The album also had support from Super Junior members, with Donghae writing the lyrics and Kyuhyun featuring on the track, demonstrating the strong friendship between the members. The album was also enhanced by collaborations with renowned producers such as VINCENZO, Shinkung, and AVENUE 52.
Memorable songs
The most impressive song on Eunhyuk's "EXPLORER" album is the title track "UP N DOWN," which has the following features
- It is an upbeat dance song based on the new jack swing genre.
- It expresses 'retrotopia', combining 90s sensibilities with current trends.
- It contains funky synthesizer sounds and elements that evoke the Y2K sensibility of the 90s.
- Eunhyuk wanted the song to be simple and easy to enjoy, and it has a catchy melody that will have you singing along after the first listen.
- The music video teaser also visually expresses the 90s sensibility.
This song is the title track of Eunhyuk's first solo album, and it is a representative song of his musical identity and growth as a 20-year-old artist.
Music Video [ M/V]
Eunhyuk's music video for "UP N DOWN" showcases a unique visual aesthetic that reinterprets the retro sensibility of the '90s with a modern twist. Key features include
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Visual elements.
- Retro concept: Visual elements that evoke the Y2K sensibility of the90s1.
- Colorful colors: Funky, vibrant colors are used to grab attention.
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The performance
- Dynamic choreography: Eunhyuk's signature powerful and sophisticated dance moves areshowcased4.
- Charismatic facial expressions: The confident facial expressions of the 20-year-old artist are impressive.
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Musical elements
- New Jack Swing Sound: 90s-inspired synth sounds blend harmoniously with modernbeats2.
- Catchy melody: The song features a catchy melody that is easy to sing along to after one listen.
As the title track of Eunhyuk's first solo album, the music video is a visual representation of his musical identity and growth. In addition, a performance video produced by STUDIO CHOOM has also been released to showcase Eunhyuk's dancing skills in more detail.
Activity News
On February 2, Eunhyuk appeared on SBS's "Popular Yo" and premiered his title track "UP N DOWN. " This marks the beginning of his full-scale solo career.
What Eunhyuk had to say
"I feel like I'm making my debut after 20 years," Eunhyuk said, adding that he wanted to showcase his favorite genres of music - new jack swing and hip-hop - through this album. He also hopes that it will be a great gift for his fans and that it will have a positive impact on Super Junior's 20th anniversary activities. Eunhyuk's solo album will be a special gift for his fans who have been supporting him for a long time. We hope you will continue to support his solo activities!