Lee Chan-won Unveils 'Challan' 2nd Album Live on 'Gayo Plaza', Promises Healing with 'Today, For Some Reason'

Singer Lee Chan-won has warmed the hearts of listeners with his authentic musical world showcased through his 2nd full album, 'Challan (燦爛)', on KBS COOL FM's 'Lee Eun-ji's Gayo Plaza'.

Appearing on the show on the afternoon of the 21st, Lee Chan-won revealed behind-the-scenes stories of his 2nd full album and performed a live premiere of the title track, 'Today, For Some Reason'. He filled the studio with his unique bright and warm energy.

DJ Lee Eun-ji expressed admiration, saying, "This album feels much more mature, like you're taking on new challenges." In response, Lee Chan-won stated, "My attitude changed with this album. With more ballads, it has a more refined feel."

This album, his first full-length release in 2 years and 8 months, encompasses a wide range of genres from country pop to jazz and soft rock. He shared, "The title track 'Today, For Some Reason' was created by composer Cho Young-soo and Roy Kim." He added, "It has a brighter and more lovely mood than before, so my mother especially liked it."

He picked 'My Old Journey' as his most cherished song. As the music played, he sang a snippet on the spot, evoking the sentiment of a scene from a youth film. Lee Eun-ji commented, "Just hearing the instrumental, you immediately start singing like a drama protagonist."

Behind-the-scenes collaboration stories with executive producer Cho Young-soo were also shared. "When working on 'Shining Star', Mr. Cho Young-soo said, 'Let's put your story into it,' so I immediately wrote the lyrics. After hearing the finished version, he told me, 'Chan-won, I got goosebumps,'" he revealed a heartwarming anecdote.

On this broadcast, Lee Chan-won unveiled the title track 'Today, For Some Reason' live for the first time. As he requested, "Please listen while thinking of your first love," his warm voice and delicate emotions blended together, signaling the birth of a 'Lee Chan-won style healing song'.

He explained, "I've put comfort within an upbeat rhythm. I hope you can smile even for a moment amidst your difficult daily lives."

Meanwhile, following the release of his 2nd full album 'Challan (燦爛)', Lee Chan-won plans to continue meeting with fans through various activities including music shows, entertainment programs, and radio.

Netizens who tuned into the broadcast reacted enthusiastically, with comments like 'Looking forward to Lee Chan-won's new song already,' 'His live performance was amazing,' and 'The perfect healing song for the autumn mood!' There was particularly high anticipation for the title track 'Today, For Some Reason'.