Kim Jae Hwan 2nd Mini Album [MOMENT]
Kim Jae Hwan returns with “Another MOMENT” after 7 months
In May, Kim Jae Hwan released his debut album as a solo artist with the mini album [Another], achieving first place in various music broadcasts and selling out all tickets for his first solo fan meeting, followed by successful fan meetings in 7 regions in Asia, marking the birth of an irreplaceable male solo artist.
In addition to singing drama OSTs for JTBC’s ‘Advisor’ and SBS’s ‘Vagabond’, he has expanded his activities as a model for cosmetic brands, a fixed MC for tvN’s ‘Wednesday Music Program’, and various entertainment program panels, showcasing his versatility. Kim Jae Hwan returns this winter with his second mini album [MOMENT].
Kim Jae Hwan presents Another ‘Moment’
This second album ‘MOMENT’ includes a total of 6 tracks, including the title track ‘I Need Time’, ‘After Party’, ‘Nuna(NUNA)’, ‘Who Am I’, ‘Paradise’, and ‘Zzz’, capturing Kim Jae Hwan's continuous new attempts and growth as a solo artist.
Moreover, through his previous album, Kim Jae Hwan showcased not only his outstanding vocal ability and expressive power beyond his age but also participated in writing and composing all tracks from his debut album, demonstrating his musical talent. In this album ‘MOMENT’, he showcases further growth musically by trying various genres with new music staff.
Through collaborations with renowned lyricists/composers such as Jung Dae Gam, White99, Lee Dan Yeob, TIME, GRVVITY, Seo Won Jin, Kim Ji Sun, Lee Ji Hye, Jo Ah, and Yoon Jong Sung, this second mini album ‘MOMENT’ enhances its musical completeness, revealing Kim Jae Hwan's matured musical capabilities and potential.
In particular, ‘Paradise’ features Park Woo Jin of AB6IX, who participated in rap making and featuring, showcasing their unchanging friendship.
The day and night of the city.. The moment of ‘Moment’
Through ‘MOMENT’, Kim Jae Hwan's album jacket, themed around the day and night of the city, is produced in two concepts: [DAY] & [NIGHT], capturing the changing atmosphere from day to night and the emotions of ‘man’ Kim Jae Hwan that change with the flow of time.
In ‘DAY’, he expresses the languor and loneliness of the city under the warm sunlight with the cold winter wind, while in ‘NIGHT’, he portrays a chic yet sexy image like the cold but beautiful winter city night, capturing his emotions and moments that change within a day.
Title track ‘I Need Time’
The title track ‘I Need Time’ is a song co-composed by hit makers Lee Dan Yeob, Jung Dae Gam, and Kim Jae Hwan, who also participated in writing and composing the title track of this second album, infusing his own emotions into the song.
With Kim Jae Hwan's more refined expressiveness, deepened emotions, poignant vocals, and addictive melody and lyrics, ‘I Need Time’ creates a fantastic harmony as an R&B style K-Pop track that sings about regret and longing after a breakup.
The song expresses the need for time to forget a loved one, and the honest yet poignant lyrics resonate with anyone who has experienced a breakup, stirring the listener's emotions throughout the song.
In this title track ‘I Need Time’, Kim Jae Hwan's improved dance skills also catch the eye. The windmill dance, clock hand dance, and space-time dance, which express the time of longing like a spinning windmill, are expected to become a huge trend this winter.
The MV for the title track ‘I Need Time’, which captures the image of a man trapped in the time of longing, features artwork symbolically expressing various emotions of longing and the flow of time through the changing seasons.
Having achieved remarkable success in various fields this year, Kim Jae Hwan will conclude the 2019 music scene with his second well-made masterpiece ‘MOMENT’.
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Track List
1. I Need Time
Lyrics by Jung Dae Gam, White99, Kim Jae Hwan / Composed by Lee Dan Yeob, Jung Dae Gam, TIME, GRVVITY, White99, Kim Jae Hwan / Arranged by TIME, GRVVITY
The title track ‘I Need Time’ is an R&B style K-Pop track that expresses regret and longing after a breakup in a calm yet poignant manner. The lyrics asking for time to forget a loved one will resonate with anyone who has experienced a breakup.
2. After party
Lyrics by Jung Dae Gam, White99, Kim Jae Hwan / Composed by Jung Dae Gam, White99, Kim Jae Hwan
A subtly exciting song that is great for everyone to sing along. It expresses the honest desire to always be with a loved one through a trendy track and a sensuous melody.
3. Nuna (NUNA)
Lyrics by Kim Ji Sun, Lee Dan Yeob / Composed by Seo Won Jin, Kim Ji Sun, White99, Kim Jae Hwan / Arranged by Seo Won Jin, Kim Ji Sun
Combining EDM rhythms and disco with rock elements, this song can be called the best nuna song of 2019 following [Lee Seung Gi - My Woman] and [SHINee - Nuna is So Pretty]. It unfolds with the theme of ‘nuna’, allowing listeners to discover a new side of Kim Jae Hwan that they have never seen before.
4. Who Am I
Lyrics by JQ, Lee Ji Hye, Jo Ah (makeumine works), Kim Jae Hwan / Yoon Jong Sung(MonoTree), Kim Jae Hwan / Arranged by Yoon Jong Sung(MonoTree)
Starting with a calm voice over a lyrical guitar, ‘Who Am I’ is a song about the desire to discover one's true self. Kim Jae Hwan's powerful vocals that explode in the highlight of the song will resonate deeply with listeners.
5. Paradise (Feat. Park Woo Jin of AB6IX)
Lyrics by Jung Dae Gam, White99, Kim Jae Hwan, Park Woo Jin / Composed by GRVVITY, TIME, Jung Dae Gam, White99, Kim Jae Hwan / Arranged by GRVVITY, TIME
This song expresses the preciousness of time spent with a loved one. Additionally, the sweet lyrics and beautiful melody encapsulate Kim Jae Hwan's love and warm heart towards his fans, cherishing every moment spent together. The collaboration with Park Woo Jin's rap featuring enhances the completeness of the song.
6. Zzz
Lyrics by Jung Dae Gam, White99, Kim Jae Hwan / GRVVITY, TIME, Jung Dae Gam, White99, Kim Jae Hwan / Arranged by GRVVITY, TIME
This song depicts the innocent image of a young couple falling asleep while talking on the phone. It evokes feelings of wanting to meet a loved one even in dreams, capturing the excitement of being in love, making it a light and enjoyable track to listen to.