Kim Hee Jae - 2nd Album: The Four Emotions [Sorrow (哀) Ver.]

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CD, Eco-friendly Digipack (4 types),

20-page booklet, 

* Album Size (mm): W280 x H125
* Photo Card W55 x H85 (2 random cards out of 5 types included) 

All-around entertainer Kim Hee Jae has returned with his 2nd full-length album, 'Joy, Anger, Sorrow, Pleasure (喜怒哀樂)'.

'Joy, Anger, Sorrow, Pleasure (喜怒哀樂)' is Kim Hee Jae's new album, his first in approximately 1 year and 9 months since his 1st full-length album 'Hee Jae (熙栽)' captured fans' hearts and topped music charts. Despite his busy schedule, Kim Hee Jae poured his heart into completing his 2nd full-length album 'Joy, Anger, Sorrow, Pleasure' to repay his fans' love, featuring not only traditional trot but also songs across various genres such as ballad, EDM, and dance. Kim Hee Jae, who has demonstrated his versatility across genres and hinted at upgraded skills and talent, also participated in lyric writing, adding deeper meaning with lyrics penned from his heart. Let's focus on Kim Hee Jae as he unravels 'Joy, Anger, Sorrow, Pleasure' through a total of 10 tracks including 'Kkotmari', 'Uyanoh', 'Barang', 'Why Are You!', 'My Dear One', 'Calmly', 'Leaving', 'Love, Please', 'Like a Man', and 'How Beautifully the Departing One Goes'.

01. Kkotmari (Genre/Trot Ballad)

'Kkotmari' is a retro ballad song with a 90s ballad style, reminiscent of the golden age of ballad music, featuring a slow rock rhythm. It boasts high completeness, blending the classical melodies of composer Lim Kang-hyun, who composed and arranged Jang Yoon-jeong's 'Mokpo Bound Slow Train', 'Wind Road', and 'True Love', with the sadly beautiful lyrical lyrics by lyricists Shin Yu-jin and Jung In, and Kim Hee Jae's deep vocal tone. As 'Kkotmari' is a wild flower with the flower language "Don't forget me," listeners can glimpse the legend of 'Kkotmari' that whispers of tragic love in this song.

02. Uyanoh (*Title/Genre/Trot Dance)

'Uyanoh' is a reggae dance song distinguished by its amusing Gyeongsang-do dialect lyrics, meaning "What should I do?". It amplifies the excitement by incorporating reggae rhythms popular in Jamaica into K-Trot, demonstrating that trot is an excellent musical genre that harmonizes well with traditional music from various countries around the world. As the title track of his 2nd full-length album 'Joy, Anger, Sorrow, Pleasure', Kim Hee Jae's captivating vocals and 'Heeyoncé's' performance are also key highlights.

03. Barang (Genre/Oriental Ballad)

This is a Korean traditional music-style ballad with a blend of traditional Korean melodies and oriental arrangements. The parting lyrics, which bid farewell by telling one to only take good things in their 'Barang' (travel pack) at the crossroads of life where everyone must eventually depart, resonate deeply. Kim Hee Jae's clear and pristine voice, presenting the beauty of the Orient, leaves listeners with a profound lingering impression. 

04. Why Are You! (Genre/EDM)

Kim Hee Jae has once again attempted a new transformation. 'Why Are You!' is a hip and trendy EDM track. It stands out with its bright and exciting rhythm and unique composition, such as the megaphone sound in the intro, "Don't you know yet?". Through this song, which is the ultimate in homme fatale charm, you can experience Kim Hee Jae's hot sensibility, including his newfound mastery of EDM.

05. My Dear One (Genre/Traditional ballad)

'Guardian of Traditional Trot' Kim Hee Jae is back. While semi-trot is the prevailing genre with the emergence of young trot singers, 'My Dear One' is a song filled with Kim Hee Jae's heart and love for preserving and inheriting traditional trot. Nothing else, 'tradition' is 'authentic'. Let's listen closely to the 'authentic trot' that Kim Hee Jae presents.

06. Calmly (Genre/Loop Pop Dance)

This is Kim Hee Jae's signature dance track, one to trust, watch, and listen to. It's a loop pop dance song with a very distinctive rhythm featuring repeating brass instrumentation, and Kim Hee Jae experimented with various visual elements alongside his performance. You can enjoy the three indispensable elements of Kim Hee Jae – 'vocals', 'dance', and 'talent' – all 'calmly' in one song. Exuding a different, captivating atmosphere from existing dance tracks, it offers an even more upgraded sensory satisfaction.

07. Leaving (Genre/Latin Pop Ballad)

This is a Latin Pop song, a genre representative of Europe, with lyrics personally penned by Kim Hee Jae. Kim Hee Jae, who previously wrote the meticulous lyrics for 'Rich Man' on his 1st full-length album 'Hee Jae', showcases even further grown skills through 'Leaving'. The desolate feelings of love and separation born from Kim Hee Jae's hand, combined with a Latin-style ballad arrangement, impart a beautifully melancholic emotion.

08. Love, Please (Genre/Euro House Dance)

This is a Euro House-style dance track from the 1990s, where you can discover Kim Hee Jae's sensuous musical color. Amidst the trend of retro song remakes, Kim Hee Jae pioneers his own retro style with 'Love, Please', distinguished by its 1990s-esque lyrics and arrangement. Let's meet Kim Hee Jae as he sings about 'love' from various perspectives.

09. Like a Man (Genre/Pop Dance)

Kim Hee Jae 'like a man' accepts a breakup. In a fated farewell, the end of love cannot be beautiful. It is also agonizing to cling to the heart of someone who has already left. Therefore, Kim Hee Jae humbly accepts a love that has become a relic of the past and sings of 'a man's breakup'. In this song, you can glimpse the poignant yet calm emotions of a man who, having initiated 'the beginning of love', is prepared to bear 'the end of love' as well.

10. How Beautifully the Departing One Goes (Genre/Ballad)

If even the departing back looks beautiful, then it must be love. Through 'How Beautifully the Departing One Goes', Kim Hee Jae sings of a 'beautiful farewell'. While 'beauty' is contradictory to the word 'farewell', if the heart of the one sending off is imbued with longing, even a breakup can feel beautiful. In this song, Kim Hee Jae imbues the unprepared emotions of a breakup, such as 'love is done by two, not one, so if one person leaves, love ends.'

[Credit]

EXECUTIVE PRODUCED TN ENTERTAINMENT. Roh Jin-young, Kang Joo-bong

MANAGEMENT. Choi Hyun-jung, Jeon Kyung-sik

PHOTOGRAPHER. Mok Na-jung at STUDIO MOKENAJUNG 

MASTERED BY. Kwon Nam-woo at 821 Sound Mastering

ALBUM ART DIRECTOR Studio 2lang

Author: Kim Hee Jae

Publisher: Sale Music