On July 14, Akmu’s Lee Chan-Hyuk returned with his second solo album with full figure. Word of mouth on social media has pushed the release to the top of national streaming cards. In particular, the track Love in the street of extinction from EROS It has constantly climbed, ranking n. 13 On YouTube Music, n. 42 on Melon and n. 22 on Bugs starting from 30 August. Despite its unconventional message and its kind, the song fascinates listeners with the unique style of Lee.
The fans were particularly amazed when he chose the open concert of KBS 1TV for his return phase, an unusual choice compared to the standard range of Musical bank, InkigayoOR Show! Core of music. This decision was rewarded, with its performances that exceeded millions of online views (respectively 2.19 m, 2.67 me 1.02 m). The spectators described the phases as musical, complete with elements of bands, dance and choir. The clothes inspired by Lee’s Michael Jackson and the addition of backup dancers trained by the musical theater created a great show that left fans in awe.
While his previous album MISTAKE explored the theme of the “final moments” of life, ” EROS Expanding the emotions related to the “death of others” and the void has left behind. Through its distinctive art, Lee expresses pain, emptiness and acceptance in a way that resounds deeply with the public, pushing the boundaries between music and art.
Online reactions have been extraordinarily positive: “Lee Chan-Hyuk, do what you want”, “You are Michael Jackson and Bruno Mars of Korea”, “ “The best performer in Korea right now”, AND “It is no longer GD syndrome, it’s just brilliant.” The Netizen praised his fear, noting his evolution beyond the past criticism that once marked him with the “GD disease” tag.
This is not the first controversial artistic move of Lee. At the Blue Dragon Film Awards last November, he shocked the audience with a performance with a real coffin entry. In the musical performances, he made news with a live shave performance, while other viral moments included reading a newspaper on a sofa placed in the middle of the road. These bold experiments, once polarizing, are now widely applauded for their originality.
His texts also aroused debate at the sector level. During Show me the money 10 In 2021, his line “since Hip-hop stopped being cool?” He designed heavy rappers as a rapper such as Khundi Panda, Changmo and Los and even Justhis has targeted Show me the money 12. Four years later, the Navies continue, but instead of faltering, Lee built momentum, demonstrating his resilience. Fans now see the criticisms in progress as a testimony of his lasting cultural impact.
The fearless exploration of Lee Chan-Hyuk of the Mainstream and experimental borders, personal and universal-it was worth admiration as one of the most original artists of Korea. Instead of chasing the fleeting trends, it continues to sculpt your path with adamant trust. With Love in the street of extinction By obtaining traction and its artistic experiments that resonate more than ever, the anticipation grows for which phase of breaking the boundaries will create later.
Sources: Daum
