Hwasa Joins 'Project Y' OST with Captivating Track 'FOOL FOR YOU'

Hwasa, who recently gained attention for her sweet celebratory performance with Park Jeong-min, has contributed to the soundtrack of the upcoming film 'Project Y'. The crime entertainment movie, set to release on the 21st of this month, promises an exceptional OST crafted by music director GRAY, with pre-released tracks already heightening anticipation.

Starring Han So-hee and Jun Jong-seo, 'Project Y' tells the story of Mi-seon and Do-kyung, who, while dreaming of a different tomorrow in the heart of a bustling city, find themselves on the edge of life, stealing black money and gold bars. The film's opening track, Hwasa's 'FOOL FOR YOU', pre-released on the 4th, has already captured attention with its ability to instantly convey the film's stylish mood. Additional tracks featuring Kim Wan-sun and An Shin-ae are set to be released sequentially.

Music director GRAY shared that upon reading the script for 'Project Y', he felt the characters' emotions were highly musical. He focused on ensuring the music served as a crucial device that carried the characters' inner worlds and narratives. Regarding the vocal tracks, GRAY stated, "Each song is not just an insert but functions as an 'emotional device' within the film. The genre choice was crucial to reflect the characters' emotional states in each scene. We aimed to balance melody, lyrics, and vocal tone to naturally breathe with the scenes." The selection of artists was based on voices that could most convincingly express the characters' emotions, resulting in a lineup featuring Hwasa, Kim Wan-sun, An Shin-ae, DeVita, and Hoody.

Hwasa's 'FOOL FOR YOU', which received high interest upon its pre-release on the 4th, sets the tone for the film with its smooth yet intense mood, enhanced by Hwasa's unique and captivating voice. GRAY praised Hwasa's understanding and perfect interpretation of the song's emotions, as evidenced by the enthusiastic responses such as "Jazz Hwasa is here," and "This vibe suits her so well."

On the 11th at 2 PM, Kim Wan-sun's 'Wave' will be pre-released. The track, which resonates over the city's dazzling nightscape, best reflects the message of 'Project Y' and aligns with the film's sentiment. GRAY noted that Kim Wan-sun's deep voice amplifies the characters' narratives, adding, "Her unique beauty and aura perfectly align with the film, resulting in a special and valuable outcome."

Additionally, An Shin-ae's 'MAN IN THE SKY', set to pre-release on the 18th at 2 PM, serves as the film's ending track. The soul R&B genre song encapsulates the intense energy of 'Project Y'. GRAY remarked, "An Shin-ae expressed more than expected with her soulful energy." The track showcases An Shin-ae's powerful vocals, summarizing the film's narrative and emotions through music, captivating the audience.

Previews of Kim Wan-sun's 'Wave' and An Shin-ae's 'MAN IN THE SKY' will be available on the official music channel of OST production company SLL, GOGOSING, via their SNS.

'Project Y' will be released in theaters nationwide on the 21st.

Kim Ji-won, TENASIA Reporter bella@tenasia.co.kr