Balming Tiger Expands the 'Gongbu Korea' Universe.. Unveiling 'Gojin Gamrae'

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Alternative K-pop group Balming Tiger has pre-released 'Gojin Gamrae'.

Balming Tiger released the second pre-release track 'Gojin Gamrae' from their second full album 'Gongbu' via various online music platforms at 6 p.m. on the 12th.

'Gojin Gamrae' adds a psychedelic texture over a retro band sound, reinterpreting the unique classical sentiments of East Asia, including Korea, in a modern way. Sogumm takes the lead as the main vocalist, sensibly expressing the life lesson that 'joy comes after hardship,' while members BJ Won-jin (BJ Wnjn), Unsinkable, and San Yawn participated in the song production, solidifying the musical completion.

The second full album 'Gongbu', officially released at 6 p.m. on the 19th, is a grand world-building project where sound design, visual identity, music video direction, and live performance are organically intertwined. Composed of a total of 14 tracks, this album sets up a fictional research institute called 'Gongbu Korea' and builds its unique narrative around observing and recording human dreams and the subconscious through experimental technology.

Visual elements also drive the album's dense narrative. While the first pre-release track 'Jibeuro' previously sparked interest by reinterpreting the works of the late architect Kim Joong-up as the institute and featuring a black comedy music video with the 'Hamjinabi' motif, this 'Gojin Gamrae' adds detail through its cover art. Designed by member Hong Chan-hee, the track features BJ Won-jin's face on a 'Gongbu Korea' employee ID card template, vividly realizing the virtual world within the text as a sophisticated visual entity.

Following the release of their second full album on the 19th, Balming Tiger will hold a solo concert titled 'Gongbu ' at Seoul Bluesquare WON Banking Hall on June 6 and 7. The group aims to present the multi-layered narrative and overwhelming visual elements of the new album in an intense live performance lasting about 100 minutes, proving Balming Tiger's unique musical identity through all five senses.

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