This second mini-album NOIR Āis an album that reflects such an image of Yunho. This album illustrates the joys and sorrows of a man ŌĆśfull of passionŌĆÖ who lives his 24 hours to the fullest, instead of the leader of TVXQ who debuted in 2004 and has reigned the K-Pop scene for 18 years. At the press conference held online on the 18th, he introduced the album to be something he ŌĆ£participated in the planning and producing, and dedicated [his] soul into.ŌĆØ
Q1. This is your first comeback in about a year and 7 months. The planning alone took more than a year. IŌĆÖm nervous and excited about it. While my first album was intense because it was the first, I realized that I needed to relax more this time. While considering the relatability and trends, I tried to incorporate my values in it. I attempted to improve the things that have changed, comparing them to how they were in the beginning. ┬Ā ĀQ2. The term ŌĆśCinematic AlbumŌĆÖ was used. I captured the joys and sorrows of life felt by men in a movie-like way. In order to visualize all songs, I made a film with a genre that suits the mood of each song. The sentiments and narratives expressed were different for each, so I was able to produce them in different ways. I was inspired by watching the things IŌĆÖve done since I was young, and looking for movies that suit me. Hopefully, this album will be interesting for both the eyes and the ears.
Hwang Jung Min and Lee Jung Hyun appeared on the music video of the title track, ŌĆ£Thank U.ŌĆØ With the powerful performance, the video was ŌĆ£19-ratedŌĆØ for the flamboyant yet wild action scenes. ┬Ā Q3. The MV is slightly risqu├®. It became rated as a ŌĆś19+ŌĆÖ as we tried to bring out the cinematic feel to it. Hwang Jung Min willingly approved of his appearance, for as we have our ties from Ode to My Father. Without being paid. It was so fun working on it, and I felt the details coming to life. Mr. Lee Soo Man watched the completed music video and praised it in a long text message. ┬Ā Q4. ŌĆśPassionate MansourŌĆÖ has become the meme of the town. What is the driving force behind your concentration? Intrigue, and curiosity. I lack a lot, and I was not even born with anything much more than others. I seem to have a goal for something new. You donŌĆÖt get those easily. You have to learn it step by step through constant practicing. I tend to make a lot of effort. IŌĆÖm relieved only once I finish the things IŌĆÖve started. Q5. What kind of genre would you be if you were a movie? I think Human Story. It may not necessarily be about success, but just an ongoing story about a human. How about ŌĆ£Passionate YunhoŌĆÖs VoyageŌĆØ as the title, since IŌĆÖve moved to Seoul after spending my high school time in Gwangju? I would be very grateful if you recognize that U-know Yunho is challenging a new framework. I would like to be an artist who is chill and can work comfortably, and above all, for a long time. ┬Ā Source (1)
