Kim Jae-joong Returns as Rock Star with New EP ‘Beauty in Chaos’
May 19, 2025
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On the 19th, Kim Jae-joong held a meeting of the new EP 'Beauty in Chaos' at MBC's Golden Mouse Hall in Sangam, Seoul, and told various stories about Shinbo.
The album is about discovering a new order amid chaos. With a total of five songs, 'Beauty in Chaos' consists of music that crosses the boundaries of the genre, such as dreamy electronic and emotional rock ballads, centered on intense rock sound. Kim Jae-joong's unique delicate and powerful vocals melt into the whole song, revealing his musical spectrum.
The title song 'Rock Star' has a violent sound and a message to accept 'I'm incomplete' as it is. Kim Jae-joong is a song that expresses the desire for freedom. Originally, I tried to write lyrics, but I liked the lyrics written by the writer so much that I decided to go with the existing song.
Then "I think the genre of rock has been prejudiced for a long time in our country. I think there is a preconceived notion of looking at any genre even if it is not rock. I thought everyone would have a craving and thirst for expression. I wanted to convey a message to relieve thirst through music."
An unconventional and wild music video tailored to the rock genre is also drawing attention. He actually filmed the scene where he smashed a heavy electric guitar and threw it at the mirror target, saying, `An unconventional concept with various natural elements such as fire, water, flowers, and sunlight.' The behind-the-scenes story was that the simulation was turned numerous times as if it were a real game.
Most of all, unlike the past entertainment show that 'Rock disease has been cured', he returns to rock again and attracts attention. Kim Jae-joong said "Rok's disease seems to have been cured. I tried to make it recur, but it was very hard. I think it was a disease like the 8th grade syndrome at the time. I will try to show that feeling as much as I can. In fact, I'm careful to say that 'I love rock, rock is my life' There are so many people who can't do rock. I can tell you that I personally like it. It is also a genre that makes me feel free. No matter what sound or action you wear, your freedom does not change. While working as a solo artist, he expressed his affection for rock music, saying, "It's music that makes me work hard on the mission of challenging myself."
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It seems that the public's perception of the genre of rock has opened up more than before. Speaking of the first generation, I think Hee-jun (Moon) opened it with difficulty. Is it a bad thing for an idol to do rock. K-pop is also trying various things in the entertainment industry, but only the genre of rock seems to be reluctant to challenge idols. I think my friends are open though. I heard that Stray Kids members watch my performance and think a lot about what kind of path they should take if they do solo in the future. I'm happy to see rock artists like Yuta of NCT. I want to go see their performances"I was pleased.
In the meantime, "Even if it's not a well-selling and much-heard music, it seems to be a grateful thing to challenge it while taking into account the risks. I want to applaud my juniors for what I do" expressed his pride.
Kim Bada wrote my first solo song and directed it, and he said, "I hope a friend like you will try a lot in the rock genre." You told me that you wanted me to do it right first, but I didn't know that I would continue to challenge it for decades. I'd like to take this opportunity to say thank you to Kim BadaHe also thanked Kim Bada.
There is also hope that the 'Kim Jae-joong Band' could be formed. Kim Jae-joong wanted to find cool friends and make a band, but he gave up because he didn't want to hurt their independence" expressed regret.
In the meantime, he defined 'rock star' as a person who does not stop expressing his freedom until he dies.
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Kim Jae-joong "I already took a lot of pictures, but as time goes by, it will be released one by one." In the case of music broadcasts, I don't want to be a senior who interferes with the timing of juniors. I'm looking at the space where my juniors have to go out and have some time to relax. I think it'd be nice to be on the show. I'm looking at the timing," he replied.
Collaboration with juniors is also eye-catching in this album. Track 1 'Chaos' was co-written by Hitomi and Carney from the same agency Seymai Name 'Hikami'. Kim Jae-joong said, `I trusted my friends' senses, and I'm satisfied with the unexpected lyrics.' Winner Kang Seung-yoon wrote the lyrics for the 5th track 'Goal In'. Kim Jae-joong "I met him for the first time, and we got close in two hours. The YG production director also said to me, "'I want you to work on a lot of songs with Seungyoon.'"
He added "Rock is 99% in the performance. Fans also expressed their expectations for the Seoul performance of 「Beauty in Chaos」 at Jangchung Gymnasium, saying, `It's thrilling to see them getting into the rhythm after feeling awkward at first.'
He recently celebrated his 20th anniversary in Japan, saying, `In the past, Japanese activities were limited, but now it is time to move to the wider world. I'm thankful that my juniors did a good job, and I'll do my best in my place"I expressed my feelings.
Kim Jae-joong's EP 'Beauty in Chaos' will be released on various online music sites at 6 p.m. on the 19th.
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