K-pop Artist Jeong Sewoon Celebrates Personal Growth with His Diverse Musical Endeavors

K-pop singer-songwriter Jeong Sewoon revels in the creative process of making music, especially when it brings comfort to those who listen to it. His fulfillment peaks when he experiences personal growth through his musical projects. Sewoon's latest offering, his sixth extended play titled 'Quiz', was dropped on a recent Thursday, marking a milestone in his career. The EP is unique as it features Sewoon's first collaboration with a foreign artist, the American pop band Nightly, on the single 'Sharpie.' This international partnership enabled him to explore new dimensions in his musical journey.

A Cross-cultural Musical Venture

Delving into the experience with Nightly, Sewoon expressed during an interview in Seoul that he sought out this collaboration out of a desire for freshness in his album and to understand how music is produced overseas. He entrusted the band with mastering and arranging 'Sharpie' to observe different production techniques and potentially improve his own music-making processes.

The Multi-Talented Artist

An all-rounder in the K-pop industry, Jeong Sewoon is not only involved in writing lyrics and composing music but also showcases his skills as a dancer and singer. For his new album, which comes 20 months following his previous one, he played a role in producing all eight tracks, aiming to craft songs that would impart tranquility to the listener.

Focusing on the Music

The lead single 'Quiz' stands out as a medium-tempo pop tune packed with groovy synthesizers and FX sounds, a stylistic departure from his previous dance-centric title tracks. Sewoon reflects on his dual identity as both a K-pop idol and a singer-songwriter in the song, citing the use of yellow and purple in his music video to represent these respective facets.

Embracing His Identity

Since his debut in 2017, post his noteworthy participation in 'Produce 101 Season 2,' Sewoon enjoys the unique moniker 'singer-songwridol,' illustrating his hybrid role in the music industry. He values the ability to introduce a variety of musical styles and tones. As for his aspirations, he focuses on smaller, daily achievements rather than grandiose goals, with an emphasis on remaining strong in the face of challenges so he can continue sharing his music with the world and his fans.

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