Singer Gangnam announced the dazzling return of "musician Gangnam" with his new song "Chicken and Her."
On the 16th, the new single "Chicken and Her," which was unveiled along with the audio, has been heating up the internet since its music video was released on Gangnam's personal YouTube channel "Dongnae Friend Gangnami."
This new song is a sophisticated city pop track that Gangnam personally produced and co-composed, with lyrics contributed by his close friend Kian84. Kian84's distinctive honest and realistic lyrics further stimulate listeners' emotions. The storytelling, which unfolds extremely everyday elements like chicken and beer into the poignant memory of a first love at age 20, creates a sense of empathy.
In particular, Gangnam's serious side as a vocalist, completely different from the cheerful image he has shown on variety shows, offers a surprising charm. The surprise appearance of Korea's leading actress Ha Jiwon added to that and increased the buzz.
Gangnam not only passionately sings the narrative of youth but also elevated the video's completeness by showing natural acting chemistry with Kian84 and Ha Jiwon in the music video. Online communities and social media immediately buzzed over the three's unimaginably unique combination and the stylish direction that evokes a youth film.
Immediately after the music video was released, fans praised, "The film-like direction and Gangnam's sweet vocals are impressive," "Gangnam's delicate voice fits the city pop genre perfectly," "high-quality music that stimulates the sensibility of the '80s and '90s," and "the rediscovery of composer Gangnam who had been overshadowed by his variety show character."
Meanwhile, Gangnam debuted as a solo artist in 2011 and has broadened his musical spectrum.
[Photo] CPN Entertainment, SHGOLD COMPANY, Kian84
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