Kim Hee-jae Launches First Ballad Mini-Album 'HEE'story', Signaling a Return of Emotional Vocals

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Kim Hee-jae Launches First Ballad Mini-Album 'HEE'story', Signaling a Return of Emotional Vocals

Hyunwoo Lee · 18 вересня 2025 р. о 0:31

Singer Kim Hee-jae is set to officially begin his music activities with the release of his first mini-album, ‘HEE’story’, which encapsulates his deeply evolved emotions.

Dropped today (18th) at 6 PM on various music platforms, ‘HEE’story’ marks Kim Hee-jae’s comeback after approximately one year and six months, featuring his warm memories and sincere life stories.

This album showcases Kim Hee-jae’s effort to broaden his musical horizons, with a notable shift from trot to an all-ballad tracklist. The mini-album includes five ballad songs, led by the title track ‘The Love I Can No Longer See’, along with ‘Forever with u’, ‘I Should Have Hugged You’, ‘I Cherish You So Much’, and ‘When It Rains, I Get Wet in the Rain’, plus instrumental versions.

Notably, Kim Hee-jae participated in the lyric writing for all tracks except ‘Forever with u’, infusing his unique poignant sentiments. ‘I Cherish You So Much’ is a special fan song conveying his heartfelt message to his fans, anticipated to offer an unforgettable emotional experience.

Through this album, Kim Hee-jae aims to prove his capabilities as a ballad singer with his more heart-wrenching voice and deepened expressive power, offering warm comfort and empathy to music lovers.

Kim Hee-jae debuted in 2018 with the single album 'On the Road'. He has actively communicated with fans through various broadcast appearances and consistent album releases. His music spans a wide range of genres, from trot to ballads, securing him a broad fanbase.