‘Lee Chan Won’ First Regular Album [ONE]
"A sincere first step"
The artist ‘Lee Chan Won’, who approaches music with a humble heart, has returned 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, strives to showcase the authentic trot, which 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 "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. In every carefully prepared song, you can feel the traces of deep thought and development about music. ‘ONE’ is prepared with deep gratitude for the fans who have supported and encouraged him until now. I hope you immerse yourself in the story of ‘Lee Chan Won’, who has matured even more.
01. Man's Youth <Lyrics: Yoon Go Eun, KHAI, PUNCH. Composition: Ko Seong Jin, PUNCH. Arrangement: Ko Seong Jin, PUNCH, Choi Jun Hwa>
A song with a rhythm that any man can immediately recall, it suits ‘Lee Chan Won’, known as ‘Chan Tto Bae Gi’, perfectly. With rhythmic brass sounds and an easy melody that anyone can sing along to, along with ‘Lee Chan Won’s witty singing expression, it is a very enjoyable song. It is a song wishing for happiness while living youthfully and finding happiness regardless of age in this busy modern life.
02. Cheers <Lyrics: Lee Chan Won, KHAI, PUNCH. Composition: Ko Seong Jin, PUNCH. Arrangement: Ko Seong Jin, PUNCH, Choi Jun Hwa>
A song that comes with a poignant violin solo in the intro, especially as ‘Lee Chan Won’ participated in the lyrics, expressing his thoughts and reflections on the friendship that has been a strong support until now. The acoustic guitar solo melody in the middle interlude has a charm that allows listeners to sink into memories, making it a song you want to share a drink with.
03. Lantern <Lyrics: Yoon Go Eun, KHAI, PUNCH. Composition: Ko Seong Jin, PUNCH. Arrangement: Ko Seong Jin, PUNCH, Choi Jun Hwa>
As the title track of this album, it dramatically expresses a beautiful love story between lovers through the motif of [Lantern], showcasing ‘Lee Chan Won’s contemplation and efforts regarding his singing. Enjoying ‘Lee Chan Won’s mature emotional expression and delicate emphasis is also a highlight. 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 some and a present or future for others.
04. A Person Like the Wind <Lyrics: Yoon Go Eun, KHAI, PUNCH. Composition: Ko Seong Jin, PUNCH. Arrangement: Ko Seong Jin, PUNCH, Choi Jun Hwa>
A song with a retro mood, where you can fully feel ‘Lee Chan Won’s charm as he sings with a heartfelt voice about the longing for a lost love. Especially, the saxophone solo throughout the song allows for heightened emotions along with ‘Lee Chan Won’s voice. It is a wonderful song that highlights the rhythmic bass and harmonious strings and brass section.
05. Twist Go Go <Lyrics: Yoon Go Eun, KHAI, PUNCH. Composition: Ko Seong Jin, PUNCH. Arrangement: Ko Seong Jin, PUNCH, Choi Jun Hwa>
A fast-paced twist rhythm song that expresses the excitement and joy of traveling on a summer day. 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. Composition: Oh Seung Eun. Arrangement: Oh Seung Eun>
‘Let's Have a Meal’ insists on the most authentic trot sound of ‘Lee Chan Won’. With a lively rhythm and funky brass section, the simple composition of the song and ‘Lee Chan Won’s genuine yet exciting vocals enhance the completeness of the new song [Let's Have a Meal]. This song was created in collaboration with producer Oh Seung Eun and Park Jong Geun, who also worked on the fan song [A Really Good Day] and participated as the music director for the 'Chan Time' concert.
07. Oh. My. Love <Lyrics: Lee Chan Won, KHAI, PUNCH. Composition: Lee Chan Won, Ko Seong Jin, PUNCH. Arrangement: Ko Seong Jin, PUNCH, Choi Jun Hwa>
This song was the one that took the most contemplation and time to work on in this album, especially as ‘Lee Chan Won’ participated in composing and writing the lyrics, wanting to sincerely express his gratitude to his fans. The song title Oh. My. Love is a shortened phrase used to communicate with fans, meaning "I love you today, tomorrow, and always." It is a song that is easy to sing along to and conveys the love and gratitude of artist ‘Lee Chan Won’ towards 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 Go With Me <Lyrics: Yeon Gyu Seong, Oh Seong Hoon, Ergo. Composition: Yeon Gyu Seong, Oh Seong Hoon. Arrangement: 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, likening the flow of the four seasons to life with the invitation [Would You Go With Me]. ‘Lee Chan Won’s deep emotional voice singing about true love for a partner stands out. 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 ‘Watering a Withered Flower (Park Hye Won)’ collaborated on this track.
09. Mangwon-dong Blues <Lyrics: Ma Ah Seong, Jeon Hong Min. Composition: Ma Ah Seong, Jeon Hong Min. Arrangement: Ma Ah Seong, Jeon Hong Min>
‘Lee Chan Won’, a new generation trot star following the lineage of authentic trot, tells the story of a lonely man's heart against the backdrop of the dark streets of Mangwon-dong in the slow rock genre, leaving a deep impression with his appealing voice. The song is written and composed by the Ma Ah Seong and Jeon Hong Min duo, known as the Avengers of the trot world.
10. I Like It <Lyrics: Yeon Gyu Seong, Lee Do Won, Ergo. Composition: Yeon Gyu Seong, Hye Ga Seo. Arrangement: Yeon Gyu Seong>
Is there a more thrilling phrase than "I like everything about you"? [I Like It] is a song expressing infinite love for a beloved person. 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. Composition: Lee Chan Won, Ko Seong Jin, PUNCH. Arrangement: Ko Seong Jin, PUNCH, Kwon Han Eul>
This is a slow version of [Oh. My. Love], a song containing the heart of ‘Lee Chan Won’, who wished to be eternal with his fans and sincerely expresses his gratitude. Accompanied by a classical guitar, ‘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 리제@LIZE Graphic