Jaewon Lee will return in the fall. Photo | Sands Entertainment
“I want to show you a lot of activities. “I worked so hard, I even did vocal training for the first time. “
“Actually, there were difficulties, but I wanted to show something for the fans who were waiting for me, and I’m very sorry.”
Former HOT member Lee Jae-won (44 years old) has found it difficult to regain his former glory. As a member of the first generation of representative idol groups, he tried to be realistic about his position over time. Unlike in the past, making music and doing radio activities is not easy, but Lee Jae-won has an unstoppable drive. These are fans.
Lee Jae-won, who is about to make a comeback, was interviewed by the daily economic news “Today’s Star” and talked about his music activities. When I met him at a cafe in Yeoksam-dong, Gangnam District, Seoul on the 25th, he looked like a polite young man. As the youngest member of HOT, he is known to the world and is now in his 40s. But as a singer, he is still a humble new artist. That’s right, Lee Jae-won has released a new album after 17 years since his 1.5th album “Jae-won” in 2007. He was unfamiliar with the changing music market.
“I think it’s impossible to release an album. “In fact, the basic conditions such as production costs are completely different from before. “In the process of making the new album, Lee Jae-won seems to have a lot of complicated ideas. The new album takes the form of a mini-album and includes three songs including “Warp” which was pre-released in May last year. The album release date is expected to be October At the end of the month. He said: “Making three mini-albums wasn’t as easy as I thought. “I had a lot of things to prepare for myself, including the quality of the music,” he said, revealing the difficulties involved.
Despite this, Lee Jae-won released a new album and did not give up her identity as a singer because of her determination and the presence of fans. He said: “I make music for one reason only. The fans who have helped and supported me for so long are really touched and I am grateful.” He thought deeply about the fans and said: “I’m just sorry, so sorry , I can’t do this. “
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Before releasing the album, we first meet the fans. From the 28th to the 29th, an exclusive live concert “Lee Jae-won 2024 Concert Once Again in Seoul” will be held at the Ilji Art Hall in Gangnam-gu, Seoul, for fans to listen to music. He said: “As a singer, I have always longed to be on stage. Aren’t concerts a way to showcase an artist in all their glory? “I want to show my musical identity again with these new songs,” he said. “I plan to Approximately 20 songs are performed in this performance. ” Lee Jae-won described the performance as “Lee Jae-won’s concert” and said he planned to fill the show with songs he wrote, composed and produced.
HOT, the band that filled the Olympic Stadium, took a step back for now. Jaewon Lee is learning how to stand in front of his fans and the public as a solo artist. He said: “It’s been a long time since I let go of the glory I experienced during HOT, and I don’t have any regrets or thoughts. I try to think realistically. I don’t think you can always be at the top. I don’t have any regrets about the shrinking of the venue. Or something like that. “More importantly, I feel sorry for my fans,” he said, promising, “I will try my best to show my musical abilities and good qualities. “
During group activities, we were busy practicing songs and getting on stage. Although popular, it was an era when there was not enough time to develop personal skills. Lee Jae-won said, “It feels very late, but I finally received proper vocal training and practiced singing. My technique and ability as a singer have really improved. I did a lot of research on my own, and this album is among all my musical works The most creative one “I feel like I’ve made progress. ” he said confidently. In this new album, he said that he studied a variety of music to add a sense of trend to his singing.
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Lee Jae-won, who debuted with HOT in 1996, will enter her 30th year as a singer in two years. Although he has made many attempts and challenges as a singer and private businessman, the only DNA left to him is that of a singer.
Lee Jae-won said: “30 years have passed, and although it is a burden, I also want to do it well.” He said: “I want to show various things that I can show as a ‘human Lee Jae-won’, rather than just staying in it.” on something I had before. “At the same time, for the members running together, he said: “I am grateful that they are all in good health and living well in their respective places. “I think we can continue this way because of the members and fans,” he said, repeatedly expressing his gratitude.
Jaewon Lee is currently preparing to establish a new agency. He was determined to accelerate his music and activities. “I want to show everyone that I am not limited to anything and am active in various ways, and I am making preparations, so please look forward to it. “Even if it is not as large as before, I will always prepare something that can be shared with fans A place to spend the little things together,” he said, painting a picture of a “happy” and “shining” future.
