'Rockstar Comeback' Kwon Jin-ah: "I Had Musical Ambitions.. Wanted to Offer My Own Comfort" [Star Scene]

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Singer Kwon Jin-ah shared her thoughts on announcing her comeback with a rock sound album.

On the 15th at 3 p.m., Kwon Jin-ah held a comeback album showcase at NOL Theater, Dongyang Life Hall in Hapjeong, Mapo-gu, Seoul. Later that day at 6 p.m., she will release her third EP 'SAVE ME' through major online music platforms.

On this occasion, Kwon Jin-ah said, "I was very nervous, but I felt grateful for this moment. It's the first time since my debut showcase, and it felt like performing on stage." She added, "For a while, I used rock sound in just one or two tracks, but this time I filled everything with it. Through deep inner stories, I wanted to convey comfort and empathy."

She continued, "I also had musical ambitions, and I believe there is no genre that can match the atmosphere of rock. It was a process of bringing out what's inside me. Since it wasn't heavy metal but rather pop sounds infused with rock elements, I didn't even consider it a challenge." She further stated, "The phrase 'love yourself' didn't quite resonate with me. I wanted to offer comfort by saying 'go forward to tomorrow,' and through self-loathing, I aimed to draw out deeper healing."

'SAVE ME' is an album that draws attention as Kwon Jin-ah's "genre transformation." Having long received great love from the public with her expressive voice and delicate sensibility, this first challenge in the rock genre itself brought a fresh shock to music fans. Through career-first full-track rock-based production, Kwon Jin-ah captured themes of wounds and self-loathing through rock sounds.

The title track 'MONSTER' is a rock number that delivers an encouraging message to shake off the self-loathing rooted in one's heart and save oneself. With an overwhelming group singing part reminiscent of midsummer festival stages, it conveys a thrilling sense of liberation to listeners.

'SAVE ME' includes five tracks: 'WHO CAN CHANGE,' which was used as background music for a trailer; 'MONSTER'; 'Rain on me,' which was pre-released on June 23 and received a hot response; along with '87days' and 'Don't Save Me.' Through these songs, Kwon Jin-ah's expanded musical spectrum can be confirmed.

With the release of this album as a starting point, Kwon Jin-ah plans to take the stage at the '2026 Incheon Pentaport Rock Festival with KB Kookmin Card,' showcasing overwhelming live sounds.

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