Lee Jae-Wook Is Singer Now! Debut SHADOW Hailed As Perfect Collab With 2AM's Lim Seul-Ong - Know All About Album

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Lee Jae-Wook, who has starred in hit K-dramas like Alchemy of Souls, Extraordinary You and the currently airing Doctor on the Edge, is trying something new. The actor officially debuted as a singer with the release of his first single album, SHADOW. Interestingly, it has been produced by 2AM member Lim Seul-Ong who has helped direct the music. Lee is currently serving his mandatory military service, and the release is a special surprise for fans who have been waiting to hear from the actor. SHADOW is out June 11th.

Lee Jae-Wook's singing stint

Lee Jae-Wook’s agency confirmed his first single album SHADOW. The record is, according to the company, a heartfelt gift to the fans and shows another side to the actor's creative talents.And SHADOW is said to go into love, loss and lasting emotion, not happy pop sounds. The project is about the feelings left over after a relationship starts and then ends. It’s about the emotional transition from a past relationship. The music mixes the heavy instrumentation of the band with more subdued, introspective melodies to conjure those memories that haunt you.

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Another track on the album, A Season Everyone Passes Through, is more minimalistic rock than the dramatic energy of the title song and explores shared experiences of growth and change. Lee Jae-Wook reportedly took part in the creative process directly. He co-wrote lyrics and produced music, and gave fans a look at his own artistic style outside of acting.Before the album was released, a teaser of a live clip of Lee performing with a band was released. The sneak preview sent ripples across the internet, with fans praising the sincerity and emotional quality of his vocals.

Lim Seul Ong's participation

Lim Seul-ong was a South Korean singer and a member of the vocal group 2AM. His emotional ballads and powerful vocal performances are well known . Through his career as a singer, songwriter and actor, he’s managed to balance all three. Fans are especially excited to hear how Seul Ong’s signature emotional style will change the album’s sound.

Lee Jae Wook's work

Lee Jae-Wook gained popularity as an actor with hit dramas such as Extraordinary You, Do Do Sol Sol La La Sol, Alchemy of Souls, Death’s Game and The Impossible Heir. He has been winning awards for years for his ability to portray romantic leads and characters of complicated emotional depths.