[Exclusive]Song Ha-ye: "Singing Love Songs ♥ Jo Mae-rak's Charm and Romance & Marriage Are More Dramatic Than Any Drama" [Hanbok Interview ③]

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Song Ha-ye, once known as a master of breakup ballads, recently shared her feelings after falling in love and getting married while singing love songs.

Recently, Song Ha-ye held a Chuseok-themed hanbok interview at the StarNews building in Seorin-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul. She first gained recognition through audition programs such as SBS 'K-Pop Star Season 2' and JTBC 'Made in You,' and made her debut in 2014 with her first single "It's My First Time." Since then, she has established herself as a ballad singer through hits like "Your News" and "New Love." Last month, she released a remake of Echo's 1997 song "Happy Me."

Regarding "Happy Me," Song Ha-ye explained, "The original track stands out for its technique and rhythm. I worked hard to reinterpret it as an easy-listening ballad that adds my own emotional style without feeling awkward."

Previously beloved for her poignant breakup ballads, Song Ha-ye recently released a series of love-themed songs, including "Stars in the Night Sky," "I Hope You're Myself" (which she wrote lyrics and music for), and "Happy Day."

On this, Song Ha-ye stated, "Although I was mainly known for breakup ballads, I chose 'Happy Day' as the finale of my love series. It's a meaningful song that audiences can sing along to at events."

While singing love songs, Song Ha-ye began dating YouTuber Jo Mae-rak in March and promised to marry. The couple plans to wed later this year. Regarding this, Song Ha-ye said, "It wasn't intentional at all, but it turned out as if God himself wrote the script. I found it so amusing. It felt like a life even more dramatic than any drama."

She added, "Years ago, I wanted to have a song ready to sing when I got married, so I wrote a proposal song in just two days four years ago. I shared it with my company, and it eventually became the second track of my love series, 'I Hope You're Myself.'"

She also explained the difference between singing breakup songs and love songs. Song Ha-ye said, "Breakup songs come naturally because sadness is like a default setting, making them easier to perform. With love songs, however, I was often told they sounded too sad, so I had to work hard to lift my cheeks and sing with a smile." She continued, "Still, singing love songs is exciting for me throughout the performance, and it's charming because I can convey not just comfort but happiness to the public."

She also shared updates on her original compositions. Song Ha-ye said, "I'm currently writing an original song about responsibility, capturing the process of growing up until I become a grandmother. It tells a story of overcoming life's hardships and growing through love, and it's nearly complete." She added, "If given the chance in the future, I'd like to challenge myself with retro R&B from the 2000s or collaborate on tracks with rappers."

Song Ha-ye plans to continue her music activities even after marriage. She said, "My life goal is to live as a cool wife, mother, and singer." She further remarked, "When I see senior artist Jang Yoon-jung working harder after getting married, it looks incredibly impressive from a career perspective. I want to sing with the same dedication as if I were the head of my household. As I grow older, I hope to perform songs that match my age and carry deeper meaning in life."

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