Kwon Jin-ah: "Love yourself? Honestly, that message didn't quite resonate." [Star Issue]

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Singer Kwon Jin-ah stated that the message to "love yourself" did not resonate with her.

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

Regarding her comeback with a rock sound album, Kwon Jin-ah said, "I had musical ambitions and believe there is no genre better than rock for creating atmosphere. It was an effort to bring out what lies within me. Since I extracted the rock genre embedded in pop sounds rather than heavy metal, I didn't even consider it a challenge." She added, "The phrase 'love yourself' did not resonate well. I wanted to offer comfort by saying 'go forward to tomorrow,' and I sought deeper solace through self-loathing."

Kwon Jin-ah remarked, "Today marks my first stage as a rock star," and noted, "I am eagerly awaiting the Pentaport Rock Festival as well."

She further expressed, "Through this album, as an ordinary 28-year-old woman living in this era, I want to offer comfort to those with similar concerns by saying, 'I am here too.'"

"SAVE ME" is an album that draws attention through Kwon Jin-ah's genre transformation. Her first foray into the rock genre itself delivered a fresh shock to music fans, having previously received widespread public affection for her emotive vocal tone and delicate sensibility. Through full-track rock-based production for the first time in her career, Kwon Jin-ah wove themes of wounds and self-loathing into rock sounds.

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

"SAVE ME" includes five tracks: "WHO CAN CHANGE," which served as background music for a trailer; "MONSTER"; "Rain on me," which was pre-released on June 23 and received a fiery response; along with "87days" and "Don't Save Me." This lineup allows listeners to experience Kwon Jin-ah's expanded musical spectrum.

Marking the release of this album, 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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