KIM WOO SEOK
Second Solo Album ‘2ND DESIRE [TASTY]’
The taste of sweet love presented by KIM WOO SEOK
▶ ALBUM : KIM WOO SEOK's second desire, 2ND DESIRE [TASTY]
KIM WOO SEOK returns with ‘2ND DESIRE [TASTY]’, capturing the thrilling emotions of love.
KIM WOO SEOK's second solo album ‘2ND DESIRE [TASTY]’ is the second ‘DESIRE’ series, expressing the feeling of excitement in love through flavors. It consists of two versions: cream and cookie, showcasing KIM WOO SEOK's irresistible charm in each version.
Through the cream version, KIM WOO SEOK expresses the happy feelings of being in love, while the cookie version conveys the exciting emotions of starting love with sensory images.
This album consists of six tracks, and KIM WOO SEOK participated in the production of all songs, including the title track ‘Sugar’, showcasing his unique musical color and establishing himself as an artist with production capabilities.
Additionally, KIM WOO SEOK challenges various music genres such as POP R&B and acoustic, demonstrating an expanded musical spectrum. Notably, through KIM WOO SEOK's invitation, singer-songwriter Lee Min Hyuk collaborated, presenting a new charm through the included track ‘What are you doing later’.
▶ TITLE : Sweet and deadly love, ‘Sugar’
KIM WOO SEOK's title track ‘Sugar’ is a dance song in the POP R&B genre that allows you to feel both sweetness and deadly charm, with KIM WOO SEOK participating in the lyrics and composition following the title track of his last album ‘Red Moon’.
‘Sugar’ showcases KIM WOO SEOK's diversified vocals and deep emotions, with lyrics like “I want you like a child” and “Don’t worry, I’m just temporarily unavailable” enhancing the song's completeness.
Moreover, from cute choreography using hand gestures to chair choreography, the performance is addictive and easy for anyone to follow, creating a more complete stage.
▶ PHOTO : CREAM&COOKIE, full of irresistible charm
KIM WOO SEOK expresses the excitement of love through different images in the ‘cream’ and ‘cookie’ versions, adding enjoyment for viewers.
In the ‘cream’ version, KIM WOO SEOK reveals a calm and warm atmosphere, portraying the happy feelings of being in love with a soft and mature image, capturing the essence of sweet love like cream.
In contrast, the ‘cookie’ version captures the exciting heart of starting love with vibrant images, expressing the feelings of first love in a bright and bouncy manner, adding anticipation for the album.
▶ MUSIC VIDEO : A space where unique imaginations become reality
KIM WOO SEOK and Legend Film meet again.
The music video for KIM WOO SEOK's title track ‘Sugar’ depicts unique imaginations coming to life, providing various visual delights. KIM WOO SEOK inside a giant candy machine, KIM WOO SEOK in a popping soda cup, and a cake larger than his body maximize the imagination of the set.
Additionally, the diverse colors throughout the music video enhance KIM WOO SEOK's lovely charm, and his soft yet cute, bright yet mature acting completes a solid story, adding to the visual appeal of the music video.
▶ KIM WOO SEOK 2ND DESIRE [TASTY] TRACK LIST
1. Tasty
This song captures the theme of the album ‘2nd DESIRE [TASTY]’ and is a future bass genre based on hip-hop rhythms. The groovy rhythm combined with synth instruments creates a lovely and exciting atmosphere.
‘What taste is our love?’
Composed by KIM WOO SEOK, Vendors (Kevin Leinster jr.), Vendors (ZENUR), xelor, ADN LEWIS, Vendors (yezi), Vendors (Fascinador)
Lyrics by KIM WOO SEOK, Vendors (Kevin Leinster jr.), Jung Jae Yeon
Arranged by Vendors (ZENUR)
2. Sugar
The title track ‘Sugar’ is a dance song in the POP R&B genre that allows you to feel both sweetness and deadly charm. The enhanced vocals of KIM WOO SEOK on a mysterious track composed of groovy bass and catchy piano elevate the song's completeness, showcasing his production skills as he participated in the lyrics and composition following the title track of his last album ‘Red Moon’.
Let’s fall into KIM WOO SEOK's ‘sweet and deadly’ love confession.
Composed by KIM WOO SEOK, Vendors (Kevin Leinster jr.), Vendors (Fascinador), Vendors (PRNCE), Vendors (ZENUR)
Lyrics by KIM WOO SEOK, Vendors (Kevin Leinster jr.), danke, Seo Ji Eum, Hwang Yu Bin
Arranged by Vendors (Fascinador), Vendors (PRNCE), Vendors (ZENUR)
3. Better
A POP song inspired by Scotland's representative instrument, the Bagpipe, this track combines bagpipe sounds with group singing, creating a grand and hopeful atmosphere.
‘Better with you, always’
Composed by KIM WOO SEOK, Vendors (Kevin Leinster jr.), Vendors (Fascinador), Vendors (PRNCE), Vendors (SAN), Shaquille Rayes
Lyrics by KIM WOO SEOK, Vendors (Kevin Leinster jr.), Jung Jae Yeon
Arranged by Vendors (Fascinador), Vendors (PRNCE)
4. Holiday
A rhythmic Latin-based song with an attractive guitar performance layered over an easy and catchy melody. This song is for those who feel tired and bored from continuous lockdowns and want to escape somewhere, becoming their ‘Holiday’.
‘Every day is a holiday with you’
Composed by KIM WOO SEOK, Vendors (Kevin Leinster jr.), De View
Lyrics by KIM WOO SEOK, Vendors (Kevin Leinster jr.), De View, Jung Jae Yeon
Arranged by De View
5. What are you doing later
This song was written and composed by singer-songwriter Lee Min Hyuk, hoping that KIM WOO SEOK would sing it thinking of ‘Nia’. KIM WOO SEOK, who usually enjoys Lee Min Hyuk's songs, contacted him directly, leading to their meeting, and Lee Min Hyuk wrote it with the thought of “What parts did KIM WOO SEOK feel good about in my songs?” The acoustic and straightforward melody combined with lyrics that seem to shyly convey his feelings, along with emotional and delicate vocals, completed a more charming song.
‘I hope we get a little closer tomorrow’
Composed by Lee Min Hyuk
Lyrics by Lee Min Hyuk
Arranged by Choi Young Hoon
6. Next
A song expressing human desire and KIM WOO SEOK's other self, ‘Next’ features impressive grand strings and intense drum sounds, presenting a music style that is 180 degrees different from other tracks, heightening anticipation for the 3rd DESIRE.
Composed by KIM WOO SEOK, Vendors (Kevin Leinster jr.), Vendors (Fascinador), Vendors (ZENUR)
Lyrics by KIM WOO SEOK, Vendors (Kevin Leinster jr.), Jung Jae Yeon
Arranged by Vendors (Fascinador), Vendors (ZENUR)