Singer-songwriter Lee Seung-yoon heated up Friday night, prompting audience singalongs with band sound and relaxed stage manner.
Lee Seung-yoon appeared on the KBS 2TV entertainment program The Seasons-Sung Si-kyung's Ear Candy (hereinafter The Seasons), which aired on the 3rd, and performed live songs from his recently released fourth full-length album, 0.
That day Lee Seung-yoon opened with "What to steal," one of the double title tracks from his new album. In this song, which depicts a life that forms the self by learning from and stealing others' things, Lee Seung-yoon captivated listeners with his distinctive, emotive vocal layered over a sentimental band sound. The restrained confession at the start and the delicate emotional arc that intensifies toward the latter part delivered a message of hope to live again, moving the audience.
In the ensuing talk, Lee Seung-yoon revealed the behind-the-scenes of making his fourth full-length album, 0, a 2-CD set containing a total of 29 tracks. He said, "I released them 10 years ago but took them down because I was unsatisfied, and I have been calling them '0' like a pet name," and added, "I kept thinking 'I should make this carefully someday,' and now I was finally able to present it as an album," conveying solid musical depth.
He also shared an anecdote about his solo concert "Outside," which felt like a festival. At that outdoor standing-only show, Lee Seung-yoon recalled the thrilling energy of breaking down the stage barrier by jumping into the audience and enjoying slams with them. In response, MC Sung Si Kyung also said, "I might try to festivalize my show, too."
A short live performance of "The 132nd resolution" unfolded on the spot. Lee Seung-yoon introduced the song as "a story about the resolution of 'let's try to live today meaningfully' that I make dozens of times a day," then naturally demonstrated skilled stage manner that induced explosive singalongs from the audience.
For the final stage, Lee Seung-yoon chose another title track, "Restless facade," and dominated the atmosphere. The stage, combining lively instrumental performance and Lee Seung-yoon's vocals, boasted immersive power. He freely traversed the stage and dramatically expressed the message of "Yeokseong," which rejects forced correct answers.
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