‘Lee Chan Won’ First Regular Album [ONE]
"The first step filled with sincerity"
The singer ‘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 that collaborated on the previous mini-album, aims to show the identity of ‘Lee Chan Won’ through traditional trot in various colors while deeply reflecting on his starting point without forgetting his roots. 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 the most ‘Lee Chan Won’ and filled with care in every song, as well as 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 development in all the songs he carefully prepared. ‘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’ that has matured further.
01. Manly 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 is a style that 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, it is a song that can be enjoyed very pleasantly with ‘Lee Chan Won’s witty singing expression. It is a song wishing for happiness while living youthfully, 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’ directly participated in the lyrics, expressing many thoughts and considerations about the friendship that has been a strong support until now, allowing you to feel ‘Lee Chan Won’ as an artist. The acoustic guitar solo melody in the middle interlude has a charm that allows listeners to immerse themselves in memories, making it a song you want to share over a drink.
03. Lanterns <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 [lanterns], allowing you to feel ‘Lee Chan Won’s thoughts and efforts about singing. It is also a point to appreciate ‘Lee Chan Won’s mature emotional expression and delicate emphasis in his vocals. 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 and a present or future for another.
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 that allows you to fully feel the charm of ‘Lee Chan Won’ singing with a heartfelt voice about the longing for a lost love. Especially, the saxophone solo throughout the song enhances the emotional experience along 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. Composition: Ko Seong Jin, PUNCH. Arrangement: Ko Seong Jin, PUNCH, Choi Jun Hwa>
A fast-tempo twist rhythm song that expresses the excitement and joy of a summer trip. It is a popular song that appeals to all generations with an easy melody that anyone can sing along to, sung by ‘Lee Chan Won’ with a 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 a funky brass section, 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 by producers Oh Seung Eun and Park Jong Geun, who also collaborated on the fan song [A Really Good Day] and participated as the music director of 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 required the most thought and took the longest time to work on in this album, especially as ‘Lee Chan Won’ participated in composing and writing the lyrics, wanting to sincerely convey 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 rather than just in the album.
08. Would You Like to 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... It uses the flow of the four seasons as a metaphor for life, inviting you with the title [Would You Like to Go With Me]. The deep emotional voice of ‘Lee Chan Won’ singing about true love for a partner stands out. 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. Composition: Ma Ah Seong, Jeon Hong Min. Arrangement: 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, tells the story of a lonely man's heart against the backdrop of the darkened streets of Mangwon-dong in a slow rock genre, leaving a deep resonance with ‘Lee Chan Won’s appealing voice. The lyric and composition are 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. 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, I Like It] is a song expressing infinite love for a beloved person. It is a custom-made song created specifically for ‘Lee Chan Won’ by singer-songwriter Yeon Gyu Seong, combining a lively shuffle rhythm with ‘Lee Chan Won’s signature refreshing and powerful voice, bringing joy, happiness, and love to everyone who listens.
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], filled with the heart of ‘Lee Chan Won’, who wished to be eternal with his fans and sincerely expresses gratitude. Accompanied by a classical guitar, ‘Lee Chan Won’s simple voice beautifully unfolds, 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