Joohoney The 1st Mini Album
- Joohoney's first solo album 8 years after debuting with MONSTA X: "A concentration of musical expertise"
- Title track 'FREEDOM', the 'freedom' Joohoney dreams of... an oasis found at the end of a thirst
- Main rapper-producer-songwriter... a new genre called the 'all-rounder' Joohoney
MONSTA X member Joohoney is releasing a solo album. This marks his first official solo debut since debuting with MONSTA X in May 2015. His first mini-album, 'LIGHTS', is the result of concentrating the 8 years of expertise of Joohoney, an 'all-rounder' who has been active as the team's main rapper, producer, and songwriter. Having focused on his inner voice to find 'what is most like me,' Joohoney is now ready to break through the world's gaze and prejudices to meet the real 'me.'
'LIGHTS' is filled with records of honest emotions alongside his image characterized by explosive energy and charisma. He candidly pours out everything from facing his original intentions at debut, his present longing for freedom amidst a fierce reality, to his future determination to remain eternal with his fans. Additionally, a positive message of finding hope within the wounds sustained during the struggle for freedom shines strongly.
The title track 'FREEDOM' is a song that sings of a boy's heart flying toward freedom, compressing and delivering Joohoney's diverse positions, including rapping, vocals, and producing. In particular, from the lyrical introduction of piano strings to the hip-hop sound meeting a grand choir, it is full of freshness enough to redefine Joohoney's image. Joohoney's voice longing for freedom comes across as both positive and poignant, providing a liberating catharsis through the contrasting structure of vocals and rap. It is a new genre called 'Joohoney,' drawing a line from his previous path.
The music video helps immersion in the song by capturing the fierce process of searching for the 'real me.' By expressing the contrasting images of pain accompanying freedom from various angles, it brings out the most honest and pure emotions. At the end of that process, Joohoney believes in his own existence and leads the narrative independently while seeking freedom. Joohoney's newly defined image will convey a different charm from his time with MONSTA X.
Joohoney's first solo album, born from a stability that allows him to seek change, is intense and bold. Every sound captured truthfully is a record that holds Joohoney's heart, fully immersed in himself. Singing of moments of freedom and pain, he has unfolded his own world without reservation. In this way, through change and clear growth, Joohoney has newly engraved his name.