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Kim Gwangjin to release new mini-album after nine-year hiatus

Kim Gwangjin is set to release his new mini-album 'FLY AWAY' on September 11 at 6:00 PM. This marks his first new music in nine years since the release of 'Kim Kwang-jin's Wisdom' in 2017.

Kim Gwangjin to release new mini-album after nine-year hiatus
▲ Legendary Kim Gwangjin's comeback healing song (Photo= provided by agency)

Singer Kim Gwangjin will release his new mini-album 'FLY AWAY' on September 11 at 6:00 PM, marking his first new music since the 2017 release of 'Kim Kwang-jin's Wisdom'. The two-track album features the title song 'Fly Away, Emily' and the B-side 'Sunlight', with arrangements by The Classic member Park Yong-jun.

Kim Gwangjin will release his new mini-album 'FLY AWAY' through online music sites at 6:00 PM on September 11. This album contains his first new songs in nine years following the 2017 release of 'Kim Kwang-jin's Wisdom'.

The album features two tracks: the title song 'Fly Away, Emily' and the B-side 'Sunlight'. 'Fly Away, Emily' combines an upbeat rock rhythm with Kim Gwangjin's signature melody, while 'Sunlight' is a healing song created to offer warm comfort to people in the world.

Park Yong-jun, a member of The Classic, was in charge of the arrangement and performance for both 'Fly Away, Emily' and 'Sunlight'. Cho Kyu-chan also participated as a chorus singer for the title track to enhance its quality.

Ahead of the new release, Kim Gwangjin revealed behind-the-scenes footage from his photo shoot on the MBC entertainment program 'Omniscient Interfering View' broadcast on the 7th. He heightened expectations for the new album by showcasing his unconventional album jacket shoot featuring a "people flying in the sky" concept.

His agency stated, "Through this album, Kim Gwangjin plans to showcase sensible melodies and various moods," and requested the continued interest and support of fans.

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Jeong Si-hwan
Jeong Si-hwan
SPECIALTIMES GLOBAL · K-pop Reporter

Covers K-pop for SPECIALTIMES GLOBAL, and also writes Culture and K-Variety stories.

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