‘Lee Chan Won’ First Regular Album [ONE]
"A sincere first step"
The humble singer ‘Lee Chan Won’ returns with his first regular album filled with sincerity. This regular album [ONE], prepared over a year with the "KO & KHAI" producing team he collaborated with on his previous mini-album, aims to showcase the authentic trot that is the identity of ‘Lee Chan Won’ in different colors for each track while deeply reflecting on his roots and starting point. Producer "Ko Seong Jin," a member of "KO & KHAI" and leader of the "Flower Band," stated that he did his best to create music that is most ‘Lee Chan Won,’ filled with care in every song, and music that is diverse and shining like a rainbow. As it is his first regular album, ‘Lee Chan Won’ also participated in writing and composing, showcasing his artist side without reservation. You can feel the traces of deep thought and growth in all the carefully prepared songs. ‘ONE’ is prepared with deep gratitude for the fans who have supported and encouraged him so far. I hope you immerse yourself in the story of ‘Lee Chan Won’ that has matured even more.
01. Manly Youth <Lyrics: Yoon Go Eun, KHAI, PUNCH. Composed by: Ko Seong Jin, PUNCH. Arranged by: Ko Seong Jin, PUNCH, Choi Jun Hwa>
A song with a rhythm that any man can immediately think of, it is a style that fits ‘Lee Chan Won,’ who was once called ‘Chan Tto Baegi,’ perfectly. With rhythmic brass sounds and an easy melody that anyone can sing along to after hearing it once, along with Lee Chan Won's witty singing expression, it is a song that can be enjoyed very much. It is a song that wishes for happiness while living youthfully regardless of age in this busy modern life.
02. Cheers <Lyrics: Lee Chan Won, KHAI, PUNCH. Composed by: Ko Seong Jin, PUNCH. Arranged by: Ko Seong Jin, PUNCH, Choi Jun Hwa>
A song that approaches with a poignant violin solo in the intro, especially as ‘Lee Chan Won’ participated in the lyrics, expressing many thoughts and reflections about the friends who have been a strong support until now and future friendships. The solo melody of the acoustic guitar in the middle interlude has the charm of allowing listeners to sink into memories, making it a song you want to share a drink with.
03. Lantern <Lyrics: Yoon Go Eun, KHAI, PUNCH. Composed by: Ko Seong Jin, PUNCH. Arranged by: Ko Seong Jin, PUNCH, Choi Jun Hwa>
As the title track of this album, it dramatically expresses the beautiful love story between lovers through the motif of [lantern], and you can feel ‘Lee Chan Won’s’ contemplation and effort regarding singing. It is also a point to appreciate ‘Lee Chan Won’s’ mature emotional expression and delicate emphasis. The ethnic sounds of the instruments in the interlude and the lonely sound of the wind can be heard if you listen closely, and the beautiful and sad melody is expressed by lyricist ‘Yoon Go Eun’ with detailed emotional phrasing, allowing listeners to feel as if they are in a scene from a movie. It is a song that beautifully expresses "love," which can be a memory for someone, or the present or future for another.
04. A Person Like the Wind <Lyrics: Yoon Go Eun, KHAI, PUNCH. Composed by: Ko Seong Jin, PUNCH. Arranged by: Ko Seong Jin, PUNCH, Choi Jun Hwa>
With a retro mood, this song allows you to fully experience ‘Lee Chan Won’s’ charm as he sings with a heartfelt voice about longing for a lost love. Especially, the saxophone solo throughout the song enhances the emotions felt with ‘Lee Chan Won’s’ voice. It is a wonderful song that highlights the rhythmic bass, harmonious strings, and brass sections.
05. Twist Go Go <Lyrics: Yoon Go Eun, KHAI, PUNCH. Composed by: Ko Seong Jin, PUNCH. Arranged by: Ko Seong Jin, PUNCH, Choi Jun Hwa>
A fast-tempo twist rhythm song that expresses the excitement and joy of a summer trip. With an easy melody that anyone can sing along to, it is a popular song that appeals to all generations with ‘Lee Chan Won’s’ refreshing voice.
06. Let's Have a Meal <Lyrics: Park Jong Geun. Composed by: Oh Seung Eun. Arranged by: Oh Seung Eun>
‘Let's Have a Meal’ insists on the most authentic trot sound of ‘Lee Chan Won.’ The lively rhythm and funky brass section stand out, and the straightforward composition of the song and ‘Lee Chan Won’s’ sincere yet exciting vocals enhance the completeness of the new song [Let's Have a Meal]. This song was created in collaboration with producers Oh Seung Eun and Park Jong Geun, who also created the fan song [It's a Good Day] for Chan and participated as the music director of the 'Chan Time' concert.
07. Oh. My. Love <Lyrics: Lee Chan Won, KHAI, PUNCH. Composed by: Lee Chan Won, Ko Seong Jin, PUNCH. Arranged by: Ko Seong Jin, PUNCH, Choi Jun Hwa>
This song was the one that took the most thought and the longest time to work on among the album, especially as ‘Lee Chan Won’ participated in writing and composing, wanting to sincerely convey his gratitude to his fans. The title of the song, Oh. My. Love, is an abbreviation used to communicate with fans, meaning "I love you today, tomorrow, and always." It is a song comfortable for sing-alongs, and you can feel the love and gratitude of artist ‘Lee Chan Won’ for his fans. Perhaps it is a song that can evoke even more emotion when sung together with fans at a concert than in the album.
08. Would You Like to Go with Me <Lyrics: Yeon Gyu Seong, Oh Seong Hoon, Ergo. Composed by: Yeon Gyu Seong, Oh Seong Hoon. Arranged by: Yeon Gyu Seong>
A song that politely expresses the happiness of a life spent together with a beloved partner and the desire to continue loving each other in the remaining life, comparing the flow of the four seasons to life. ‘Lee Chan Won’s’ deep emotional voice shines in this song that sings true love for a partner. Collaborating with singer-songwriter Yeon Gyu Seong, who composed ‘Only You (Kim Hee Jae)’ and ‘Because of You (Shin Yong Jae, Luna (fx))’, and composer Oh Seong Hoon, who composed ‘Remember All My Days and That Time (Gummy)’ and ‘Like Watering a Withered Flower (Park Hye Won).’
09. Mangwon-dong Blues <Lyrics: Ma Ah Seong, Jeon Hong Min. Composed by: Ma Ah Seong, Jeon Hong Min. Arranged by: Ma Ah Seong, Jeon Hong Min>
The [Mangwon-dong Blues] of the new generation trot star ‘Lee Chan Won,’ who continues the lineage of authentic trot, is a slow rock genre that tells the lonely heart of a man against the backdrop of the dark streets of Mangwon-dong, leaving a deep resonance with ‘Lee Chan Won’s’ appealing voice. The song is written and composed by the duo Ma Ah Seong and Jeon Hong Min, known as the Avengers of the trot world.
10. I Like It, I Like It <Lyrics: Yeon Gyu Seong, Lee Do Won, Ergo. Composed by: Yeon Gyu Seong, Hye Ga Seo. Arranged by: Yeon Gyu Seong>
Is there a more exciting phrase than "I like everything about you"? [I Like It, I Like It] is a song expressing infinite love for a loved one. Singer-songwriter Yeon Gyu Seong created this custom song just for ‘Lee Chan Won,’ combining a lively shuffle rhythm with ‘Lee Chan Won’s’ signature refreshing and powerful voice, bringing joy, happiness, and love to all listeners.
11. Oh. My. Love (Guitar Ver.)
<Lyrics: Lee Chan Won, KHAI, PUNCH. Composed by: Lee Chan Won, Ko Seong Jin, PUNCH. Arranged by: Ko Seong Jin, PUNCH, Kwon Han Eul>
This is a slow version of [Oh. My. Love], a song that contains ‘Lee Chan Won’s’ heart wishing to be eternal with his fans and sincerely thanking them. With just a classical guitar accompaniment, ‘Lee Chan Won’s’ simple voice unfolds beautifully, making it a song that brings happiness and healing to the listener.
[Credit]
EXECUTIVE PRODUCED Noh Jin Young, Kang Joo Bong
PRODUCTION Chorokbaem E&M
MUSIC PRODUCER KO & KHAI
ARTIST MANAGEMENT Choi Hyun Joong, Jeon Kyung Sik, Kang Hyun Gu, Hong Soo Chan
STYLIST Choi Soo Min, Team Leader Jo Seon Young
HAIR Gyu Ri@Lab
MAKE-UP Choi Song Yi@Lab
PHOTOGRAPHER Ryu Hyung Hoon@Abe Studio
ALBUM ART DIRECTOR LIZE@LIZE Graphic