Singer-songwriter Kim Kwang-jin is ending a nine-year wait for new music, releasing two new songs on November 11 and announcing a solo concert in Seoul for December.
According to No Cut News, Kim’s agency Ye-eum Culture & Contents confirmed on November 9 that the singer will release the new album “Fly Away” at 6 p.m. on November 11 through major music platforms. The release marks his first new work since “Kim Kwang-jin Ji-hye,” which came out in April 2017.
The two-track album is led by the title song “Fly Away, Emily,” an upbeat rock track built on a lively rhythm and Kim’s refined melodies. The report describes the song as full of bright energy and polished composition.
The second track, “Hae-byeot” (Sunshine), takes a gentler turn. It is a healing song carrying warm comfort for listeners, with Kim’s calm and sincere vocals at the center.
Kim reunited with longtime musical partner Park Yong-jun for the release. Park, who has worked with Kim since his days in The Classic, including on the classic “Magic Castle,” handled the arrangement of the title track and both the arrangement and performance of the B-side. Singer Jo Kyu-chan contributed chorus vocals to the title track, while sound engineer No Yang-soo handled mixing.
The comeback will extend to the stage a month later. Kim will hold a solo concert also titled “Fly Away” at 6 p.m. on December 5 at KBS Arena in Gangseo-gu, Seoul, sharing the name of the new album.
No direct quote from Kim or his agency was included in the report.
Kim remains one of Korean pop’s most respected singer-songwriters, known for a catalog of songs with a distinct musical color. His best-known works include “Letter,” “Longing Girl,” “Fox,” “Magic Castle” and “Do You Know,” songs that have endured for decades thanks to their delicate melodies and emotional detail.
The singer has stayed visible in recent years even without new releases. He recently told MBC variety show “Omniscient Interfering View” that he is going through the busiest period since his debut, and he has kept meeting audiences at festivals and live shows. His bold hairstyles and outfits have even earned him the nickname “K-Lady Gaga” among fans.
With the November 11 release and the December 5 concert now confirmed, attention turns to ticketing details and whether the two new songs will lead to a fuller album.
