‘LEE CHAN WON’ First Regular Album [ONE]
"First step filled with sincerity"
Returning with his first regular album filled with sincerity, singer ‘LEE CHAN WON’ approaches music with a humble heart. This regular album [ONE], prepared over a year with the "KO & KHAI" production team he collaborated with on his previous mini-album, aims to show the essence of ‘LEE CHAN WON’ through various colors in each song while deeply reflecting on his roots and starting point. Producer "Ko Seong-jin," a member of "KO & KHAI" and leader of the "Flower Band," has stated that he did his best to create music that is most representative of ‘LEE CHAN WON,’ with care in every song, and music that is diverse and shining like a rainbow. As this is his first regular album, ‘LEE CHAN WON’ also participated in songwriting and composing, showcasing his artist side. You can feel the traces of deep thought and development about music 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 more mature story of ‘LEE CHAN WON’.
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 fits so well that it could easily surpass ‘LEE CHAN WON,’ who was called ‘Chan Tto Bae.’ With rhythmic brass sounds and an easy melody that anyone can sing along to after hearing it once, 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 approaches with a poignant violin solo in the intro, especially with ‘LEE CHAN WON’ participating in the lyrics, expressing many thoughts and considerations about 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 their memories, making it a song you want to share over a drink.
03. Sky Lantern <Lyrics: Yoon Go-eun, KHAI, PUNCH. Composition: Ko Seong-jin, PUNCH. Arrangement: Ko Seong-jin, PUNCH, Choi Jun-hwa>
As the title song of this album, it dramatically expresses a beautiful love story between lovers through the motif of [Sky Lantern], allowing you to 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 in his vocals. The ethnic sounds in the interlude and the lonely sound of the wind can be heard, 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 the beautiful moments of "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 that allows you to fully feel ‘LEE CHAN WON’s charm as he sings with a heartfelt voice about the longing for a lost love. The saxophone solo throughout the song enhances the emotions felt along with ‘LEE CHAN WON’s voice. It is a wonderful song with a rhythmic bass and 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. 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 straightforward composition 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 worked on the fan song [A 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 involved the most contemplation and took the longest to work on among the album, especially with ‘LEE CHAN WON’ participating in the composition and lyrics, wanting to sincerely convey gratitude to his fans. The song title 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 group singing, and you can feel the love and gratitude of artist ‘LEE CHAN WON’ towards his fans. Perhaps this song will evoke even more emotion when sung with fans at a concert than when listening to 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, comparing the flow of the four seasons to life with the invitation [Would You Go With Me]. ‘LEE CHAN WON’s deep emotional voice, singing true love for a partner, stands out. Collaborating with singer-songwriter Yeon Gyu-seong, who composed ‘Only You (Kim Hee-jae)’ and ‘Because You Are (Shin Yong-jae, Luna(fx))’, and composer Oh Seong-hoon, who composed ‘Please Remember All My Days and That Time (Gummy)’ and ‘Like Watering a Withered Flower (Park Hye-won).’
09. Mangwon-dong Blues <Lyrics: Ma A-seong, Jeon Hong-min. Composition: Ma A-seong, Jeon Hong-min. Arrangement: Ma A-seong, Jeon Hong-min>
‘LEE CHAN WON’, a new generation trot star continuing 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 the slow rock genre, leaving a deep resonance with his appealing voice. The creators are the songwriting and composing duo Ma A-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. Singer-songwriter Yeon Gyu-seong created this custom song just for ‘LEE CHAN WON,’ blending 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>
A slow version of [Oh My Love], a song filled with the heart of ‘LEE CHAN WON,’ who wished to be eternal with his fans and sincerely expresses gratitude. 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 by Noh Jin-young, Kang Joo-bong
PRODUCTION Chorokbaem E&M
MUSIC PRODUCER KO & KHAI
ARTIST MANAGEMENT Choi Hyun-joong, Jeon Gyeong-sik, Kang Hyun-gu, Hong Soo-chan
STYLIST Choi Soo-min, Team Leader Jo Seon-young
HAIR Kyu-ri@Lab
MAKE-UP Choi Song-yi@Lab
PHOTOGRAPHER Ryu Hyung-hoon@Abe Studio
ALBUM ART DIRECTOR LIZE@LIZE Graphic