HA SUNG WOON The 7th Mini Album [Strange World]
Possessing solid skills along with a unique tone and sensibility, HA SUNG WOON returns after approximately 9 months with his 7th mini album [Strange World].
Coming 9 months after the release of 'Electrified : Urban Nostalgia' last November, HA SUNG WOON's 7th mini album [Strange World] is a mini album containing a total of 5 songs, including the title track 'FOCUS', as well as 'What do you think?', 'Sea (Baby Blue)', 'Too little too late (Duet with JAMIE)', and 'Daylight', which expresses his gratitude toward his fans.
Like his previous musical releases, this album is filled with HA SUNG WOON's own sensibility and features songs from various genres such as dance, pop, R&B, and ballads, providing a listening pleasure that showcases his diverse charms.
In particular, the title track 'FOCUS', a pop-based dance song featuring a standout addictive melody hook, blends rhythmic and unique synthesizers with HA SUNG WOON's more mature vocals to deliver powerful singing and a dynamic performance.
Having built a solid career of growth to establish himself as a unique singer-songwriter musician, HA SUNG WOON has once again demonstrated his producing capabilities in this album based on his experience as a producer for every album. He plans to fully reveal his identity as a solo artist through a more mature musical color and high-quality performance.
1. FOCUS
Korean Lyrics by ZNEE, Mok Jimin (lalala studio)
Composed by Ryan J, Mathias Nilsen, Magnus Clausen, Kristin Skolem, Marcus Gunnarsen, Martinus Gunnarsen, Jeon Myung-hoon, Park Min-soo
Arranged by Ryan J, Mathias Nilsen
The title track 'FOCUS' is a pop number featuring a catchy, addictive melody hook. Rhythmic and unique synthesizers blend with HA SUNG WOON's more mature vocals, adding to the listening pleasure through various variations within the track.
2. What do you think?
Korean Lyrics by ZNEE (153/Joombas)
Composed by Ryan J, Jop Pangemanan, Philip Handeland, Soma Baker, Cate Downey
Arranged by Ryan J, Philip Handeland
'What do you think?' is a medium-tempo pop song that cutely captures the lyrics of the confession process between two people in a precarious 'some' relationship, characterized by keyboard melodies unfolding alongside vocals of various tones.
3. Sea (Baby Blue)
Korean Lyrics by Jenny Lee (PNP), Enzo
Composed by I-il, Distract, Secret Weapon
Arranged by Secret Weapon
'Sea (Baby Blue)' is a neo-soul R&B track with guitar chords and a lo-fi retro sound. The lyrics draw attention by comparing the person who makes one fall into an inescapable love to the 'sea'.
4. Too little too late (Duet with JAMIE)
Korean Lyrics by Cho Yoon-kyung
Composed by Ryan J, Jim Bergsted, Helge Moen, Adelen Rusillo Steen
Arranged by Ryan J, tobago
'Too little too late' is an R&B song in collaboration with the charming female vocal artist JAMIE, where sophisticated piano sounds harmonize with the rhythmic and groovy vocals of the two artists.
5. Daylight
Korean Lyrics by Cho Yoon-kyung
Composed by The Proof, Jimmy Claeson
Arranged by The Proof
The final track 'Daylight' is an easy-listening medium-tempo ballad with an impressive sweet vocal line. It expresses gratitude and various emotions toward the fans who have always been there through metaphorical lyrics.