Singer B.I expressed his gratitude, saying, "The artist Heize, who collaborated on the title track 'Ferris Wheel' from my third regular album, is a wonderful artist, and thanks to her, the song was completed more richly."
B.I released his third regular album 'WONDERLAND' on 1st. This album, featuring a total of 11 tracks, includes the title track 'Ferris Wheel', which combines the emotional vocals of B.I and Heize and contains reflections on life, dreams, and love. Additionally, tracks such as 'Parade', 'Free Fall', and 'To the Moon' are included, which sing about B.I's inner world and the essence of youth, aiming to captivate listeners.
B.I defined this third regular album as "a reconstruction of forgotten childhood innocence" and said, "One of my favorite feelings is that of childhood innocence, but at some point, that innocence became faint. So before it completely disappears, I wanted to express that innocence through music and keep it. During that process of expression, I ended up writing what I wanted to say to my fans. That's how the album began and was completed."
Regarding the collaboration with Heize, who featured on the title track 'Ferris Wheel', B.I emphasized that her voice enriched the song. He noted, "It went smoothly because she is such a great artist," and added, "To make the song richer, I thought of an artist with a clear yet poignant voice, and that person was Heize."
Regarding his official comeback after two years, he humbly stated, "To be honest, I don't realize any changes or growth in myself, but if there were any, I think listeners would feel it better." He added, "I just want to convey the emotions and thoughts I felt to the best of my ability."
Lastly, B.I emphasized the importance of communication with fans, saying, "I want to continue communicating and resonating with fans and create at least one more good memory." His desire to deepen emotional connections with fans through this album comes across.
B.I's third regular album 'WONDERLAND' was officially released on 1st, and he plans to continue communicating with fans through various content and activities.
# Below is B.I's Q&A.
Q1. You mentioned that your third regular album 'WONDERLAND' is a confession about your youth. Was there a special reason or inspiration for creating this album?
One of my favorite feelings is that of childhood innocence, but at some point, that innocence became faint. So before it completely disappears, I wanted to express that innocence through music and keep it. During that process of expression, I ended up writing what I wanted to say to my fans. That's how the album started and was completed.
Q2. How would you describe 'WONDERLAND' in one sentence?
A reconstruction of forgotten childhood innocence.
Q3. You said the lyrics of the title track 'Ferris Wheel' contain reflections on life, dreams, and love. What was the biggest emotional turning point in creating this song? Could you share your thoughts on the title track?
As time goes by, I tend to think more about what I shouldn't do or what I want to do rather than what I should do. As a result, the breadth of my imagination has narrowed, and I have experienced a monotony of dreams filled with emotions and changing thoughts. However, I didn't want to color that outcome sadly, so I tried to express it like a beautiful fairytale.
Q4. 'Ferris Wheel' is a song you worked on with Heize. How was the collaboration? I'm also curious about why you decided to collaborate with Heize for the title track after two years.
The collaboration went smoothly because she is such a great artist and when thinking of an artist with a clear yet poignant voice to enrich the song, Heize came to mind.
Q5. Your album has many emotional titles like 'Parade', 'Free Fall', and 'To the Moon'. What message do you want to convey through these songs?
The message I wanted to convey seems to be about childhood innocence. Listening to the songs may seem a bit childish, but I didn't try to hide that childishness.
Q6. It's rare for a regular album release in the music industry these days, and what was the special reason behind your decision for a comeback album after two years?
Since I have almost always released regular albums, it felt natural that it should be and I really wanted it that way. Especially for this album, I felt that if it wasn't a regular album, the impact might be weaker.
Q7. You are making your official comeback after two years. Did you experience any musical changes or growth during that time?
To be honest, I don't realize that I have undergone any changes or growth. If there were changes and growth, I think listeners would feel them better. I just wanted to convey the emotions and thoughts I have felt to the best of my ability.
Q8. What is the message you most want to convey to fans through 'WONDERLAND'?
Isn't there nothing eternal in this world? Everything eventually parts ways and disappears. When that time comes, I think I wanted to receive confirmation from fans that 'It was still fun' to feel a bit reassured.
Q9. I understand that you recently completed a successful tour starting in Seoul and traveling to major Asian cities and 14 cities in Europe. How do you feel about this?
It was a very enjoyable experience and remains as a good memory. It was a time to grow artistically and recognize my shortcomings.
Q10. As an artist and producer, do you have any interesting anecdotes from producing this third regular album or any tasks you want to challenge in the future?
Rather than interesting anecdotes, I started working on this album almost three years ago while traveling around places like PyeongChang, Busan, and Jeju Island, and I think it is an album that has been completed by continuously stripping away superficialities. Instead of aiming for specific songs, recently, while on tour, I have been sharing songs created during the tour with fans, and that has been a fun and meaningful time.
Q11. I understand that you are working on various songs with other artists. Is there a difference between creating your own songs as an artist and participating as a composer?
In the creation process, there isn't a big difference, but there is joy in the feeling of fulfillment when a song is filled with someone else's voice.
Q12. Please share your thoughts of thanks to fans who have consistently supported you, your feelings about your comeback, and your future plans.
I am always grateful, and this album is particularly composed of songs that contain the feelings I wanted to convey to you, so I hope you can feel a sense of emotional fulfillment. I want to continue communicating and resonating with you and create at least one more good memory.
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