"The ringleaders of the rebellion belong in prison... Now is the time to have fun." Ahn Chi-hwan kept his promise [Star Scene]

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Singer Ahn Chi-hwan has returned to the public after one year, carrying a promise to end the rebellion.

On the 8th, a showcase was held at Yeonnam Space in Yeonnam-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul, to commemorate the release of Ahn Chi-hwan's 15th regular album 'Seize the Day'.

Earlier, when his 14th regular album was released last year, Ahn Chi-hwan expressed his wish to "happily sing songs on the day the rebellion ends," and that wish has become reality. His 15th regular album 'Seize the Day' is filled with passionate encouragement for those living their daily lives.

On this day, Ahn Chi-hwan said, "It is true that when singing to the public, if the story turns political, it deepens the divide of the times and puts singers at a disadvantage," but he firmly added, "However, I have been singing protest songs for a long time, so it always feels natural. Even though this is a period where I should consider the disadvantages, I hesitate not at all."

He then followed with a weighty definition of 'peace' as he sees it. Ahn Chi-hwan stated, "Peace is not something grandiose; it is the conditions that allow citizens to live and work hard," raising his voice as he continued, "State violence is the most barbaric obstacle that severely undermines peace. Living hard in a world without such things is precisely the peace of life right now."

In particular, referring to the rebellion incident that ended less than a year ago, he also delivered a sharp critique. He emphasized, "The ringleaders of the rebellion are in prison, and people want to forget it now, but because the times are so blatant, we must remain vigilant continuously."

Having pointed out the pain of the times, he now turned his attention to offering comfort and encouragement to the public. Ahn Chi-hwan explained, "Having gone through such a period, I have intuitively felt that songs are needed to cheer up people who live their daily lives hard and give them energy. Somehow, one such song was included in this new album as well."

Finally, he added with a bright smile, "Last time, I said 'Let's have fun on the day the rebellion ends,' and it is truly good that that time has come so quickly. My current life isn't entirely exciting, but at the concert opening next week, I will perform more excitedly than ever before."

'Seize the Day' is his first new album in about 11 months since his 14th regular album 'Human World,' capturing the preciousness of ordinary days accumulating day by day instead of grand discourses, and conveying a warm gaze and praise for people living silently in the present.

Furthermore, Ahn Chi-hwan drew a message to live the given life more meaningfully with the meaning of "be faithful to the present," rather than being bound by the past or an unarrived future.

The title track is 'I Live Only Today.' This track, which Song Bong-ju of Bicycle Landscape participated in writing lyrics and composing, embodies Ahn Chi-hwan's heart, hoping it will become a warm comfort for his contemporaries who have worked hard to get through a tough world, and further, for people of the same era.

To commemorate the release of the new album, a solo concert titled 'Singing Autumn' will be held on the 18th and 19th.

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