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Watch: DAY6’s Young K Comforts Fans With ‘Letters With Notes’

Young K in the behind-the-scenes filming for 'Letters with Notes.' Credit: Twitter/DAY6

Rejoice, My Days! Young K of K-pop band DAY6 made his highly-anticipated solo comeback with Letters with Notes on Monday, September 4. 

Alongside his first full-length solo album Letters with Notes, Young K also released the music video for the album’s title track “nothing but.” Said song is an emotional rock ballad about love.

In the “nothing but” music video, the DAY6’s bassist and vocalist acted with labelmate TWICE’s Dahyun. The two portrayed a couple who is on the verge of breaking up. 

Prior to the release of the album, the singer also treated fans with two pre-release tracks: “waited” and “let it be summer.” Moreover, “let it be summer” saw Young K playing his guitar all over beautiful sceneries in its official music video.

 

Eight more tracks make up Letters with Notes. These include “dreamer,” “bungee jumping,” “natural,” “STRANGE,” “SOUL,” “playground,” “babo” and “what is..”

Young K as a solo artist

Undoubtedly, this album proved Young K’s exceptional talent as a musical artist as he took part in composing and writing lyrics for all 11 tracks.

“My mentor, composer Hong Ji-sang, always tells me that I have to make an improvement or at least a change. So I took a stab at many different things this time, trying to pull off diverse genres of music, while writing more metaphorical lyrics.” the singer said in an interview with The Korea Times. 

He also hoped the album can deliver diverse emotions to listeners. “It will be great if it can bring comfort, joy, or something else that they can resonate with… If they can feel something from my music, then that will be enough,” he added.

Additionally, Young K, who released his debut mini album Eternal in September 2021, will also perform on the international stage.

It was announced on DAY6’s social media accounts that Young K will be having his solo concerts in Jakarta and Bangkok this October and December, respectively.

 

Moreover, fans have truly waited a long time for Young K’s solo comeback in the music scene. Letters with Notes is even more special as it is the singer’s first release since he was discharged from military service in April.

When he enlisted, Young K became the first K-pop idol to join the Korean Augmentation to the United States Army (KATUSA), which apparently only recruits about 2,000 men each year.

Shortly after his discharge, he returned as the radio program DJ of Kiss the Radio all while preparing for his album. Young K was the DJ for the show from November 2020 to October 2021. 

Featured image: Young K in the behind-the-scenes filming for ‘Letters with Notes.’ Credit: Twitter/DAY6

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DAY6’s Young K Unveils “Letters With Notes” Concept Photos

Young K of DAY6 is releasing his first solo full album Letters With Notes in September

Young K is hyping up his upcoming solo release. The DAY6 bassist has dropped the concept photos for “Letters with notes”, his first solo full album. In addition to that, Kang Young-hyun continues to tease the LP’s title track.

DAY6’s YoungK Drops First ‘Letters With Notes’ Concept Photos

On August 26, Young K unveiled a heartwarming and soothing collection of concept photos, setting the stage for his very first full solo album, “Letters with notes”. These evocative images capture the essence of a nostalgic summer, portraying him alongside his trusty guitar.

“Letters with notes” boasts a remarkable compilation of 11 tracks, each imbued with Young K’s creative touch as a composer and lyricist. With a vibrant pop-rock sound, the album aspires to provide solace and consolation to its listeners. Its centerpiece is the title track, “Nothing But,” a testament to Young K’s musical prowess. Alongside this standout single, the album will feature songs including “Waited,” “Let It Be Summer,” “Dreamer,” “Bungee Jumping,” and more.

YoungK’s journey into solo artistry promises a fusion of talent and emotion, inviting fans and music enthusiasts to embark on a musical voyage filled with resonant melodies and heartfelt lyrics. ‘Letters with Notes’ will be a testament to his multifaceted abilities and a gift to those seeking solace through music.

DAY6 made their debut on September 7, 2015, with the EP titled “The Day.” The album took the No. 2 position on Billboard’s World Album Chart just a week after its release. The group is composed of four talented members namely Sungjin, Young K, Wonpil, and Dowoon. The members contribute significantly as songwriters, composers, and producers, collectively shaping the band’s unique musical identity.

Kang Young-hyun had previously released the music video for the pre-release track “Let It Be Summer”. Meanwhile, “Letters with notes” and its title track will be released on September 4, 2023.

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Young K Will Return As DJ For ‘DAY6’s Kiss the Radio’

Young K is resuming his favorite day job. The DAY6 singer has been confirmed to return as the DJ of KBS Cool FM’s “Kiss the Radio” program.

Young K Confirmed To Return as DJ For KBS Cool FM’s ‘DAY6’s Kiss The Radio’

KBS made an official announcement about Young K’s return to the popular radio program. “DAY6’s Young K will be the DJ of ‘Kiss the Radio’ starting from Monday, June 19,” the broadcaster announced.

A representative from KBS further added that the broadcaster is eager to bring Young K back as soon as possible.

“As a legendary DJ of ‘Kiss the Radio,’ Young K has shown stable hosting skills,” they said. “He is also a musician that is well recognized through his diverse works in music.”

“Likewise, with his solid hosting skills and wittiness, we’re confident that Young K will be able to show his unique charm by comfortably communicating with not only senior and junior musicians but also all the listeners.”

It’s clear that KBS Cool FM is eager to bring back Young K for “Kiss the Radio”. Although the DAY6 bassist is only one of several past DJs on the program, he proved to be the most popular. However, Young K had to leave the radio show when he enlisted for military service in 2021.

Kang Young Hyun’s first run as the “Kiss the Radio” DJ was from November 2020 to October 2021. He enlisted for mandatory military service by serving in the Korean Augmentation To the United States Army (KATUSA).

During his enlistment, BTOB’s Minhyuk and “Dream High 2” actor Jeong Jinwoon took over as the radio program’s DJ. Jinwoon will serve as the special DJ for the first week of June.

For now, DAY6 has not yet shared any plans for a comeback. Keyboardist Wonpil is still serving in the military and will not be discharged until November 27, 2023.

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