Jung Seung Hwan, the unique emotional ballad singer, shows noticeable growth once again with the mini album ‘Hello, My Universe’
Includes the epic title track ‘Spaceship’ and a total of 7 songs with various emotions + the strongest music synergy from the lyricists and composers
The music video for ‘Spaceship’ filmed entirely on location in the USA captivates with stunning visuals and the strongest emotional vocal combination
The trending ballad singer Jung Seung Hwan returns in spring with his second mini album ‘Hello, My Universe’.
Jung Seung Hwan’s mini album ‘Hello, My Universe’ showcases his well-made ballads with outstanding emotion and compelling vocals, demonstrating another growth for the unique ‘Ballad Master’. This album, featuring a total of 7 songs including the title track ‘Spaceship’ and Jung Seung Hwan’s self-composed songs, allows listeners to feel his emotions ranging from exciting encounters to poignant farewells across various genres.
Jung Seung Hwan made a spectacular debut with his first album ‘Voice’, achieving chart dominance, and after actively showcasing the various strengths of his vocals with ‘And Spring’ last February, he has solidified his path as a traditional ballad singer with a total of 8 successful solo concerts throughout the year. With this new album, he expands his horizons as a leading vocalist, amplifying interest in his second mini album.
The epic title track ‘Spaceship’ is a ballad number composed by the producing team MonoTree’s Hwang Hyun, with lyrics by Hwang Hyun and Yoo Hee Yeol. The fresh perspective of comparing the journey of finding ‘you’ to a spaceship is impressive. Following a grand orchestral intro, Jung Seung Hwan’s heartfelt and deep emotions continue with a calm confession, reminiscent of singing in a lonely space. The dramatic climax intertwined with the lyrics ‘If your gravity pulls me, I will run like a meteor. The end of my journey is you’ maximizes the sorrowfulness of Jung Seung Hwan’s vocals. To create the image of a spaceship traveling alone, the use of background vocals was minimized, enhancing the overall quality of the song with three-dimensional voicing.
The music video for ‘Spaceship’ was directed by Jeong Jin Soo of Visualsfrom, who has a large following both domestically and internationally for his outstanding visuals, and was filmed on location in Utah, USA. This music video tells the story of a boy in his own world meeting a girl’s world (universe), starting a long journey, captivating viewers with stunning visuals of Jung Seung Hwan’s youthful appearance and the salt flats of Utah, leaving a lasting impression even after the song ends.
Meanwhile, Jung Seung Hwan’s mini album ‘Hello, My Universe’ features a lineup of composers that can be described as the strongest emotional combination, including Yoo Hee Yeol, Lee Kyu Ho, Peppertones’ Shin Jae Pyeong, Hwang Hyun (MonoTree), Andy Platts of the British band ‘Mamas Gun’, Kwon Young Chan, Hong So Jin, Jung Dong Hwan, Kim Seung Ho, Choi In Seong, Kim Dong Min, and Jung Seung Hwan himself. From poignant emotional ballads to bright tracks that suit the spring breeze of April, and dreamy, mystical tracks, listeners can witness the growth of vocalist Jung Seung Hwan through a variety of appealing numbers.
The first track titled ‘Hello, My Universe’ leads everyone into Jung Seung Hwan’s universe with a lyrical intro, preparing listeners to face the various worlds of Jung Seung Hwan, including ‘Spaceship’. Additionally, the mysterious atmosphere of ‘You Are Coming’, composed by Andy Platts of the British band ‘Mamas Gun’ and with lyrics by Kim Ina, delights the ears. Following this, ‘Believe’, a fan song co-created by Yoo Hee Yeol and Hong So Jin, combines lovely lyrics with pleasant vocals, adding enjoyment with harmonious band sounds. ‘It Keeps Going Wrong’ is another collaboration with Lee Kyu Ho, featuring imaginative lyrics that provide a gentle emotional impact, while ‘Back View’ is a perfect emotional journey written and composed by Peppertones’ Shin Jae Pyeong, delivering a powerful emotional experience. The final track ‘Okryeondong’ is a self-composed song that contains Jung Seung Hwan’s autobiographical story, providing a quiet resonance.
Jung Seung Hwan plans to use this album, which clearly shows the depth of emotion he can display as a leading ballad singer and his growth as a vocalist, as a stepping stone to expand his presence in the performance scene. Through a larger-scale solo concert coming in June, he will showcase his irreplaceable charm and gift a special spring with heartfelt songs.
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1. Hello, My Universe
Composed by Kwon Young Chan, Yoo Hee Yeol, Jung Seung Hwan
Arranged by Kwon Young Chan
Strings Performed by Young Strings
Programming Kwon Young Chan
2. Spaceship
Lyrics by Hwang Hyun (MonoTree), Yoo Hee Yeol
Composed by Hwang Hyun (MonoTree)
Arranged by Hwang Hyun (MonoTree)
Drums Kim Eun Seok
Bass Kim Byung Seok
Guitars Jeok Jae
Keyboards Hwang Hyun (MonoTree)
Strings Performed by With Strings
Programming Hwang Hyun (MonoTree)
BGVs Jung Seung Hwan
Original Publisher: MonoTree
3. You Are Coming
Lyrics by Kim Ina
Composed by Andy Platts
Arranged by Andy Platts
Strings Arranged by John Pickup
Strings Performed by The Spidey Strings
Guitars, piano, synthesizers, percussion performed by Andy Platts
Drums Martyn Baker
BGVs Andy Platts, Jung Seung Hwan
Original / Sub Publisher: Universal Music Publishing Korea
4. Believe
Lyrics by Kim Ina
Composed by Yoo Hee Yeol, Hong So Jin
Arranged by Hong So Jin, Kim Seung Ho, Choi In Seong, Kim Dong Min
Piano Hong So Jin
Drums Kim Seung Ho
Bass Choi In Seong
Guitars Kim Dong Min
Organ Hong So Jin
Programming Hong So Jin
BGVs Ahn Chan Seob, Kwak Jeong Im, Jung Seung Hwan
5. It Keeps Going Wrong
Lyrics by Lee Kyu Ho (team89)
Composed by Lee Kyu Ho (team89)
Arranged by Jung Dong Hwan
Strings Arranged by Park Min Joo, Jung Dong Hwan
Strings Performed by With Strings
Piano Jung Dong Hwan
Clarinet Ji Byeong Ryul
6. Back View
Lyrics by Shin Jae Pyeong
Composed by Shin Jae Pyeong
Arranged by Shin Jae Pyeong
Strings Arranged by Kwon Young Chan
Strings Performed by Young Strings
Bass Shin Jae Pyeong
Guitars Jeok Jae
Keyboards Shin Jae Pyeong
Programming Shin Jae Pyeong
BGVs Jung Seung Hwan
7. Okryeondong
Lyrics by Jung Seung Hwan
Composed by Yoo Hee Yeol, Jung Seung Hwan
Arranged by Kwon Young Chan, Yoo Hee Yeol
Strings Arranged by Kwon Young Chan
Strings Performed by Young Strings
Piano Kwon Young Chan
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Producer Yoo Hee Yeol
Recording Director Yoo Hee Yeol, Ji Seung Nam
Recording Engineer
Ji Seung Nam at Antenna Studio (Assisted by Yang Seo Yeon)
Oh Seong Geun, Baek Kyung Hoon at Studio-T
Kim Eun Cheol at doobdoob studio (Assisted by Min Seong Su, Kwon Yoo Jin)
Jeong Gi Hong at Seoul Studio (Assisted by Choi Da In)
Choi Min Seong, Kim Dae Seong at Tone Studio
Shin Jae Pyeong at workroom
Freddie Walker at Roffey Hall
Phill Brown at Livingston Studio
Lee Chang Seon at Prelude Studio
Mixing Engineer
Ji Seung Nam at Antenna Studio (Assisted by Yang Seo Yeon)
Lee Chang Seon at Prelude Studio (Track 4 ‘Believe’)
Mastering Engineer Kwon Nam Woo at 821 Sound Mastering
M/V Director Jeong Jin Soo Visualsfrom.
Photograph Hwang Hye Jeong
Presented by Antenna