SF9 Inseong releases his first solo album, "Desire to sing for the rest of my life" [Q&A]

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Inseong, a member of the group SF9, will release his first solo album.

At 6 p.m. on the 14th, Inseong will release the music video for the full song of his first mini-first album "Crossfade:" and the title song "Mute is Off" on various music sites.

Inseong's first solo album "Crossfade:" depicts a moment when two egos coexist in one person intersect. It is an album that captures the moment of boundary where the two images of "real me" in a space alone and "me in a mask" created in the eyes of others collide and gradually overlap. It contains a variety of genres of music that allow you to look inside Kim In-sung, not SF9 In-sung.

The album contains a total of five songs, including the title song "Mute is Off," "Trying to Love," "Memories You Tainted," and "You're There Then, I'm Here Now." In particular, Inseong's first self-composed song, the title song "Mute is Off," is a rock ballad produced by appealing vocals and dramatic band sounds.

Instead of being playful, it is contained in the lyrics as if confessing the true inner side that has been hidden, and the powerful and restrained performance raises the vocal's emotional line more clearly. Inseong imprints his identity as a solo artist by using his first song as the title song of his first solo album.

◆ Here are the questions and answers about the release of Inseong's first mini album "Crossfade:".

Q. I'm releasing my first solo album. How do you feel?

I'm so excited and grateful that it's hard to express in any words, and I think I have a lot of emotions. It's my first solo album, so I'm happy to let a lot of people hear my music, and I hope you enjoy it completely. I'm so happy to open 2026 of SF9 with my favorite song.

Q. What is the highlight of this album?

First of all, the whole song is composed of band sound. I worked on a lot of details, from musical instrument arrangements to detailed chorus. As I worked on every syllable of the recording, I think it's a well-organized song set. Especially when I was working on the title song "Mute is Off", I wanted the lyrics to be heard well, and it's a song that incorporates my various singing methods.

Q. Please introduce the title song, "Mute is Off".

"Mute is Off" is a rock ballad with a dramatic band sound that is full of energy and at the same time expresses the change of flow that I want to capture. There is a message of consolation, and it is exciting to listen to in a car, and I hope it comes in a variety of ways depending on the atmosphere and situation of the people listening.

Q. The title song 'Mute is Off' is the first self-composed song to be performed. What's the most focused part of your work?

I considered it very important to work on the lyrics that were connected to the theme of the album. But it's not too emotional, but I thought it would be nice if the song contained a lot of my honest self. As I'm still in the learning stage, I'm still lacking, but I've been constantly thinking about what I can do best to express my voice and express my personality, and I've also studied my voice. I don't know how close I will get to you, but I put my heart into it as much as I can.

Q. What was the most memorable moment from the music video shoot?

A pet appears in the music video, and I remember having fun filming with a cute pet. Also, the process of filling in my songs by myself helped me develop on my own, and I think it was a moment when I was able to take it to the next level as an artist. As soon as my song played on a wide set, I felt proud and moved, and I felt various emotions. So I enjoyed every moment of filming. I don't want to miss a second.

Q. What other songs would you recommend besides the title song?

As we prepared all the songs in a band style, it would be good to listen to them in order. Starting with the title song, there are clear messages and moods in each song from "Dinner" to comforting you, "Trying to Love" to express excitement, "Remember You Tainted" to reminiscent mood, and "You're There, I'm Here" to express sentimental feeling, so it will be fun to listen to all the songs in turn.

Q. Is there a goal you want to achieve through this album and promotion?

I want to show my musical growth and spectrum expansion, as well as the possibilities that SF9 can show in 2026. It's been almost 10 years since I debuted, and I want to send a message that I still want to work more and more widely with constant energy. And I'm confident.

Q. What does your first solo album "Crossfade:" mean to you?

It's an album that reminded me of my love for music. I think it's an album that I worked on with more passion than when I wanted to become a singer for the first time. And most of all, it's an album that convinced me of my desire to sing for the rest of my life in front of many people who love SF9's music.

Q. Lastly, a word to FANTASY (fandom name).

While preparing for this album, I felt how much I loved singing. I'm always nervous and excited when I sing in front of FANTASY who are so precious to me. Thank you for making me and SF9 shine for a long time. We'll be an artist who will show you great performances so that you can shine for a long time. Thank you so much that I can't express it in words. See you on stage.

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