"Isn't everyone youthful as long as they have things they want to do and things they need to do?"
Singer-songwriter Lee Mujin shared his thoughts on releasing his second mini album 'Full Bloom'. He summarized the album's production process, its meaning, the message it contains, and what he wants to say to his fans.
This is his first mini album in about 2 years and 3 months. Lee Mujin expressed, "I'm very happy to be able to sing and share so many songs," and added, "It made me work really hard," revealing the album's preparation process.
'Full Bloom' means that flowers are in full bloom. It is an album that captures Lee Mujin's present and youth as they are. Lee Mujin introduced, "I included stories one can encounter during such a wonderful period."
The title track is 'Youth Comics'. It is a story about facing the turbulence of worries and emotions experienced during youth and finding one's own answers. It is completed with Lee Mujin's intuitive lyrics and unique voice.
The title track is 'Youth Comics'. It is a story about facing the turbulence of worries and emotions experienced during youth and finding one's own answers. It is completed with Lee Mujin's intuitive lyrics and unique voice.
He also defined the meaning of youth. He emphasized, "As long as there are things you want to do, things you need to do, and you have the oxygen to do them with intact breathing, isn't everyone youthful?"
He also defined the meaning of youth. He emphasized, "As long as there are things you want to do, things you need to do, and you have the oxygen to do them with intact breathing, isn't everyone youthful?"
In addition, various songs were prepared, including 'Mask World', 'Mumu's Day', 'Constellation', 'Just the Two of Us', and 'Translucent Stranger'. One can experience Lee Mujin's expanded musical spectrum.
What goals did he have while preparing? Lee Mujin simply answered, "I hope they become songs that you think of and listen to occasionally as time passes." He also greeted his fans, "Please continue to support me."
Lee Mujin's second mini album 'Full Bloom' will be released at 6 PM today.
<Below is a Q&A with Lee Mujin>
<Below is a Q&A with Lee Mujin>
Q. How do you feel about releasing a mini album after about 2 years and 3 months?
Q. How do you feel about releasing a mini album after about 2 years and 3 months?
I'm very happy to be able to sing and share so many songs, and it made me prepare very hard.
Q. The title of the second mini album 'Full Bloom' is unique.
Q. The title of the second mini album 'Full Bloom' is unique.
The title means 'flowers are in full bloom,' and it's an album containing stories that one can encounter during such a wonderful period. Personally, I don't want to specify an age, as everyone has their own idea of a wonderful period.
Q. Is there a reason you chose 'Youth Comics' as the title track among various songs?
Q. Is there a reason you chose 'Youth Comics' as the title track among various songs?
The track was sent by a writer I've frequently worked with. From the demo's title, it was already 'Youth Comics', and even though I was working on a song to put as the title track at that time, I listened to this track and chose it as the title. I thought it would be great if this song became the main and climactic piece of the album.
Q. Why did you work with various musicians this time, unlike the previous mini album?
Q. Why did you work with various musicians this time, unlike the previous mini album?
I really enjoy collaborations and co-working. The first mini album was all about [songs created by university student Lee Mujin], so they were made by myself when I had no past colleagues. I'm glad to have more people to work with now. It's more comfortable than doing it alone, and it's a big advantage to learn musically by peeking into others' worlds and showing them mine through collaboration.
Q. Were there any memorable episodes while preparing the album?
Q. Were there any memorable episodes while preparing the album?
I remember an unexpected rain fell on the day of the music video shoot, resulting in the addition of props and a quick shift in mood. Good works often contain unexpected elements, so I thought it would turn out to be a good video.
Q. What does youth mean to Lee Mujin?
Q. What does youth mean to Lee Mujin?
I don't really know. Everyone says that the 20s are a youthful and shining period, so I learned it as if memorizing it. As long as there are things you want to do, things you need to do, and you have the oxygen to do them with intact breathing, isn't everyone youthful? I guess I will know after I go through it, but I think I'll live no differently in my 30s or 40s. If my 20s are truly shining, then I'll probably remain the same in the future.
Q. You held a showcase with fans before the album release. Were there any memorable reactions?
Q. You held a showcase with fans before the album release. Were there any memorable reactions?
It was a time to enjoy music together through good and expensive equipment. I have always thought it was necessary for many people, and I am very happy to have the showcase with 'LIMOs' (official fandom name). Music played on commutes and during other tasks is nice, but it would be wonderful if more people took time specifically for appreciating music. I was glad to participate in the ‘appreciation’ of just listening to music without doing anything else.
Q. What goals do you want to achieve with this album?
Q. What goals do you want to achieve with this album?
I hope they become songs that you think of and listen to occasionally as time passes.
Q. You will start a nationwide tour concert ‘Appendix’ from November.
Q. You will start a nationwide tour concert ‘Appendix’ from November.
That's right. There will be two performances each at Seoul, Daegu, Changwon, Busan, and Goyang. If you have the time, come hang out! I can promise you a great show. I hope it becomes a good memory for everyone who comes to see it.
Q. Lastly, could you share your future plans and greet your fans?
Q. Lastly, could you share your future plans and greet your fans?
This year, I also want to provide many good memories with the nationwide tour concert. Please continue to support me. Thank you.
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