Lee Han-gyeol, from X1 to BAE173… His solo career shines after four re-debuts [Star Scene] [Comprehensive Report]

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Singer Lee Han-gyeol has finally bloomed as a "solo" artist.

On the 14th, a showcase was held to commemorate the release of Lee Han-gyeol's first solo album, "NOISE," at Red Button Culture Stage in Yeoksam-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul.

On that day, Lee Han-gyeol shared his thoughts on his solo debut, saying, "I feel nervous and excited because this is a place to show you my new side. I have been part of many teams, and now I am starting anew as a solo artist. I will pour out everything I have worked hard for."

"NOISE" is a new work that carries the meaning of revealing one's own voice and potential more clearly without being swayed by others' gazes and standards. It shows Lee Han-gyeol choosing his own path beyond fear and hesitation, as well as his unique musical color and future direction.

The title track, "BUNZI," is a track that depicts the moment of throwing oneself forward at the end of hesitation, leaving behind the endless fear and noise that had held one back. It expresses self-confidence and the will to move forward, with the repeating lyrics "BUNZI" and "Take it to the top now" radiating intense energy.

When asked if there was a memorable episode during the production of his new album, Lee Han-gyeol said, "We had been told that it must not rain on the day of the music video shoot. Nevertheless, after communicating with the company, we concluded to just film a little bit and set off in the morning. As expected, it wasn't just a little rain; it rained so heavily that everything got soaked and chaos erupted everywhere. Fortunately, the music video turned out well, so I wonder if it was a sign of things going well," he said with a smile.

Previously, Lee Han-gyeol debuted in 2017 as a member of the boy group IM, and has since served as a central member of groups including X1, a project group born from Mnet's "Produce X 101," BAE173, and recently POLARIX, which is based on a global survival program.

Lee Han-gyeol, who is embarking on his first solo debut after about nine years, took the stage with an exceptional mindset, and his promise for winning first place was also unique.

Lee Han-gyeol revealed, "I once made a request to our representative: How about doing 52 bungee jumps? But I was rejected. The word 'bungee' appears 52 times in the title track 'BUNZI.' Even if I have to split it over several days, I will definitely do it."

He also looked back on the past nine years. Lee Han-gyeol explained the reason for his solo debut by saying, "Over the nine years, I tried many things, challenged myself, and faced obstacles, but there were many times when things did not work out. I even had periods of rest while thinking, 'Should I take a break?' During my rest, I pondered what I truly wanted to do, and realizing that I still have a longing for the stage, I decided to challenge myself again."

He also added, "I felt it would be a waste of what I had accumulated over time, and I was curious about how people would react if I showed them my work as a solo artist. So I thought, 'Maybe now is the time to show you what I am prepared for,' and decided to come out as a solo artist."

When asked if there were any words he wanted to say to his past self, Lee Han-gyeol shared, "I want to tell him, 'The time you have lived has not been in vain' and 'Although I failed many times, I also gained a lot of experience, so it did not become poison.'"

Lee Han-gyeol also appealed to his own strengths. He confidently stated, "Because I value a certain level of charisma and command on stage, I think the public will see me and think, 'This person really knows how to perform on stage.' Through this album, I want to imprint in people's minds what kind of singer Lee Han-gyeol is."

"NOISE" will be released at 6 p.m. on the 14th through various online music streaming sites.

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