Jang Ki-ha: "'Is this even a song?' A phrase I've heard since my debut... Now, if I don't hear it anymore, I'll be worried" [The Seasons]

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Singer Jang Ki-ha opens up about his musical world.

In the episode of KBS 2TV music talk show "The Seasons - Sung Si-kyung's High-Ear Boyfriend," airing on the 18th, Jang Ki-ha, Soyeon, Cho Hyun-ah, and Go Young-bae will appear as guests.

Jang Ki-ha immediately captivates the audience with his recently released new song "You or Me," prompting everyone to stand up from the very beginning. Sung Si-kyung exclaims, "It seems your songs have so much power. They might even become banned for the CSAT." In contrast, Jang Ki-ha reveals that he has consistently heard people say, "'Is this even a song?' since his debut," adding, "Now, if such reactions stop coming, I'll actually start worrying that I've become too mainstream," drawing laughter from the audience.

He also shares the unique production process of his first solo full-length album. Having served as music director for films like "Smugglers" and "Veteran 2," Jang Ki-ha explains how he integrated those experiences into his album by first creating a silent film lasting about 30 minutes, then composing music to match the visuals—a distinctive approach he personally calls "video music." Viewers are also eager to hear the special behind-the-scenes stories he will share.

Soyeon heats up the atmosphere with her comeback single "I'm Quitting My Job," marking her first solo release in approximately five years and two months. She reveals that the song, which became a viral hit among office workers for its relatable theme, was an homage to EXID's "Please Take Care of Me." She also shares how she struggled to incorporate the unique color of Korean band music into the track. When asked about her actual resignation status, Soyeon clarifies, "Many people think I left Cube Entertainment, but that's not true," before jokingly adding, "The staff members even worked harder than usual for this album," eliciting more laughter.

Soyeon also candidly shares her feelings about returning to solo activities after a long break. She admits, "Honestly, I was quite afraid of releasing a solo album." Unlike when she created children's music, she felt the fear of having to bear all the responsibility alone. Particularly, she cites Seo In-young as her role model as a solo artist and reveals their unique connection, which even led to a direct meeting after Soyeon reached out. She then presents a special stage where she reinterprets Seo In-young's "Cinderella" in her own style.

As the 24th guest of the duet segment "Two People," Cho Hyun-ah appears, delivering a performance enhanced by director Kang Pung-gi, whom she has long dreamed of working with. She then reflects on her recent encounters with Sung Si-kyung across various broadcasts and concerts, remarking, "They say if coincidences keep happening, it must be fate," revealing her deep admiration for him. Notably, she also discloses that she sent multiple revised versions of a lengthy message to Sung Si-kyung after his concert parties, sparking their uninhibited banter that turned the entire scene into a sea of laughter.

However, during the duet performance, she completely shifts the mood from lightheartedness to something more serious. Recently, Cho Hyun-ah released Urban Zakapa's new album "7," expressing her deep affection for the group through its tracks. For "Two People," she performs "If Only You Were Here," a song she personally arranged alongside Sung Si-kyung. With her signature deep tone and solid vocal ability, Cho Hyun-ah delivers an intensely emotional ballad performance, creating a powerful harmony with Sung Si-kyung.

Go Young-bae of Soran opens the segment by humorously recalling how he once asked Sung Si-kyung to participate in the "There's No Sin in Loving You" challenge during their previous meeting but was turned down. He notes that as many as 59 teams have now joined the song's challenge, joking, "It's no longer a favor exchange; it's become a debt," which erupts into laughter.

The conversation continues with Go Young-bae sharing stories about his uniquely creative concert planning. From concerts where he removed all distractions to focus entirely on music, to his new ideas for unconventional performances and festivals, he pours out imaginative concepts. Sung Si-kyung reportedly responded by saying, "No matter what you do, I'll be your guest." The true identity of Go Young-bae's upcoming unique performance ideas will be revealed in the broadcast.

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