Hwang Chi-yeul Releases Third Studio Album 'ALL OF ME' After Six Years

Korean singer Hwang Chi-yeul is set to release his highly anticipated third studio album, 'ALL OF ME'.

The album will be available on various music streaming platforms on October 27 at 6 PM KST. This marks Hwang Chi-yeul's return to the music scene with a full-length album after approximately six years since his last release, 'The Four Seasons'.

The title track, 'It May Sound Funny', features a powerful band sound with an intense arrangement that builds up towards the end. The song captures the emotions of regret and longing after a breakup, delivered through Hwang Chi-yeul's emotive vocals.

The music video, released alongside the album, portrays Hwang Chi-yeul living his daily life, seemingly unaware of the breakup. Hwang himself stars in the video, enhancing the song's emotional impact.

In addition to 'It May Sound Funny', 'ALL OF ME' includes tracks like 'In the Theater Without You', which explores the feelings of separation through the everyday setting of a movie theater, and 'Sunset', which uses the imagery of a sunset to express longing for a past love. Other tracks include 'It Feels Like It's About to Burst', combining intense guitar sounds with post-breakup emotions, and 'Under the Night Sky', featuring romantic lyrics and a warm acoustic vibe.

The album also features 'Finally', a song about the inevitable end of a relationship despite love, '7102', a heartfelt tribute to his fans, 'You're Doing Well', offering sincere comfort, 'Fooled by Familiarity', capturing the pain of losing a loved one, and 'Beautiful Dream', which highlights Hwang's vocals with minimalistic arrangements. In total, 'ALL OF ME' comprises 10 tracks that encapsulate the joys and sorrows of everyday life.

As the title suggests, 'ALL OF ME' is a reflection of Hwang Chi-yeul's entire self. He took part in producing and writing all the songs, showcasing his deepened musical artistry.