[Exclusive]Heo Hye-kyung: "Park Bo-gum and Tomorrow X Together's Beomgyu listen to my music? It's amazing, and I'm grateful." [Heo Ji-hyeong's Topography] Part 2

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[Editor’s Note] An interview that looks into the musical journey of artists. Following their present and future directions, we draw their unique "musical topography."

-Continuing from Interview Part 1.

One of the reasons singer Heo Hye-kyung's music began to reach more people was "The Story of Mr. Kim Cheol-soo." She did not expect many people to listen to her music from the start. There were times when she found it amazing just to receive 20 or 30 likes.

She said, "The song that the public liked first was 'The Story of Mr. Kim Cheol-soo.' It was strange. I was so new, and on music sites, aside from acquaintances, I thought maybe only about 20 people would have clicked like, but it was amazing." She added with a smile, "Although rare, there are definitely people who have started to recognize that they 'are really listening to my music' more than before."

She also paid attention to the voices of her listeners. For Heo Hye-kyung, these reactions carry meaning beyond simple evaluation. She shared, "When I look at the comments left on 'Living Like That' or 'The Story of Mr. Kim Cheol-soo,' they are very impressive. Comments like 'a song that saves me' seem to make my mind snap awake."

So why do people like her music? Heo Hye-kyung said, "Everyone finds life difficult these days, so I think they listen to my songs seeking comfort. It's the same for me. Since it's a profession of expression, many people seem to feel that I represent their hearts well." She continued, "I think it's comforting because I bring out things that people only think about but cannot express in words. Perhaps it's due to empathy and comfort."

The empathy and comfort she spoke of also reached the hearts of many celebrities. Celebrities such as actor Park Bo-gum and group Tomorrow X Together's Beomgyu have mentioned her music or given shout-outs. Heo Hye-kyung revealed, "It is amazing that people I used to see on TV know my music. It is both surprising and grateful that people I knew through TV are listening to my songs."

The descriptor "an artist loved by celebrities" still feels unfamiliar. Of course, she does not lack the desire for more people to listen to her music. However, she does not create music with fame itself as a goal.

Although the number of people recognizing her music is gradually increasing, Heo Hye-kyung, now in her sixth year since debut, does not run toward a clear-cut goal. Instead, it is clear that she wants to become an artist who continues her music steadily for as long as possible.

Heo Hye-kyung said, "I am not the type to set specific goals. I want to be active as an artist for as long and consistently as possible. I want to quietly and steadily do my own thing." She honestly added, "It's not that I dislike being noticed. If many people like it, I think I would be happy too."

She emphasized, "I don't think the love of the public can be obtained just because I want it. I realized this while spending last year and this year." She continued, "It seems everything has its time. If we keep going for a long time, things will accumulate one by one, and perhaps someday more people will recognize us."

What Heo Hye-kyung wants is not the name of grand success but to remain someone who makes music for a long time. Between the desire to receive more love and the desire to keep her own pace, she is still finding her path. She said, "First, like 'Living Like That.' We have to live first, don't we? It seems what's needed is the leisure to accept things calmly, such as love."

-Continuing from Interview Part 3.

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