Lee Chan-won Unveils 'Brilliant' Second Full Album, Embarks on New Musical Journey with Diverse Genres

Singer Lee Chan-won has returned with his second full album, 'Brilliant' (燦爛).

Lee Chan-won officially kicked off his musical activities by releasing his second full album 'Brilliant' on various music sites at 6 PM on the 20th.

'Brilliant' is his first full album in two years since his debut full album 'ONE' released in 2022, and it captures Lee Chan-won's musical world with even greater depth and richness. The album features a total of 12 tracks, including the title song 'Today, Somehow' (오늘은 왠지). It showcases a variety of music, from the pop-style country genre he is attempting for the first time to ballads filled with autumn emotions, aiming to deliver warm comfort, confession, memories, and messages of hope to his fans.

The title track 'Today, Somehow' is a traditional country song, a collaboration between composer Cho Young-soo and lyricist Roy Kim. This marks Lee Chan-won's new attempt at a pop-style country genre, and its easy-listening melody, which anyone can hum along to, combined with Lee Chan-won's bright and positive energy, promises the birth of a 'national sing-along song'.

Furthermore, through songs like 'You and I Falling Like Fallen Leaves' (낙엽처럼 떨어진 너와 나), 'First Love' (첫사랑), and 'Rock n Roll Life' (락앤롤 인생), he traverses various genres including country, euro-dance, and rock n roll, resonating with listeners of all generations. In 'I Told You' (말했잖아), 'Mother's Spring Day' (엄마의 봄날), and 'Don't Leave Me' (나를 떠나지 마요), he showcases his delicate sensibility and mature vocal abilities as a ballad singer, expanding his musical spectrum. Additionally, through the British soft rock track 'My Long Journey' (나의 오랜 여행) and 'Shining Star' (빛나는 별), which he co-wrote, he shares his personal stories, demonstrating his capabilities as an 'all-around artist'.

The impressive lineup of collaborators also contributed to the album's high quality. Composer Cho Young-soo took charge of the overall production, and top Korean artists such as Roy Kim, Kim Na, Loco-berry, and others participated, further enhancing the album's completeness.

Following his success with the first full album 'ONE' and the mini-album 'bright;燦', which topped music charts and won two music show awards, expectations are high for what new records Lee Chan-won will set with his second full album 'Brilliant'.

Meanwhile, Lee Chan-won's second full album 'Brilliant' will be available on various music sites starting at 6 PM on the 20th.

Fans have reacted enthusiastically to the news of Lee Chan-won's new album release, with comments such as, "As expected, Lee Chan-won is reliable!", "I predict this album will be another masterpiece", and "I already love the songs, they're going straight onto my playlist."