Onoda Masanori, a 22-year-old artist, gains attention with his new song 'Color of Happiness' featured in a popular drama, starring Kang Hae-won.
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From Kyoto, the 22-year-old solo artist Onoda Masanori, whose sweet and transparent singing voice is currently a hot topic on social media. His latest song 'Color of Happiness' is also gaining attention as the ending theme for the currently airing TV drama 'Kimbap and Onigiri - The Two Who Love Are Similar Yet Different.' In this music video for 'Color of Happiness,' Kang Hae-won, a Korean actress from IZ*ONE who is appearing as the heroine in the drama, makes her first appearance. The beautifully poignant music video, filmed in Seoul at the end of January with a minimum temperature of -11°C, was released today. Kang Hae-won reflects on the filming of the music video, saying, 'I am very honored to participate in this music video. I thought this song was very good while watching the drama. When I looked it up, I found the lyrics were also really good. I would be happy if everyone could enjoy the lyrics along with the song.' Currently, she is a member of LE SSERAFIM, along with Kim Chae-won, Miyawaki Sakura, IVE's Wonyoung, and Yujin, who were part of the 12-member Japanese-Korean girl group IZ*ONE that disbanded after a two-and-a-half-year limited activity period. Kang Hae-won, who is now active as an actress, showcases various expressions and beautiful visuals in the music video, including poignant tears. So far, Kang Hae-won has appeared in various works such as 'The Good Fight,' 'Player 2: War of the Gangs,' 'Youth Era,' 'Youth Blossom,' and 'Spirit Fingers,' becoming a notable actress both domestically and internationally. The drama 'Kimbap and Onigiri - The Two Who Love Are Similar Yet Different' depicts the romance between two people of different nationalities from Japan and Korea, starring Akaso Eiji in a pure love story, with Kang Hae-won appearing as the heroine. Just like 'kimbap' and 'onigiri,' which look similar but taste different, this work is a romantic drama being exclusively streamed on Netflix worldwide, reaching audiences not only in Japan but globally. Onoda Masanori is a solo artist whose sweet and transparent singing voice is currently a hot topic on social media. His delicate lyrics resonate with listeners, and his original song 'Wedding,' created for his sister's wedding in 2022, spread through social media like TikTok, surpassing 35 million views on YouTube. He is expected to make a significant impact as a new-generation artist, with his first live tour starting on April 19, 2026, at Zepp DiverCity, coinciding with his 23rd birthday. The lyrics of 'Color of Happiness' include the phrase 'As much as I think of happiness, I feel somewhat lonely, because you are my precious Hana,' where 'Hana' is intended to have a double meaning, representing both the Japanese word for 'flower' and the Korean word for 'one' (하나). Attention is also drawn to the lyrics written by Onoda Masanori. Additionally, starting today, a re-recorded version of 'Color of Happiness (Piano Ver.)' has been released, sung with more emotion.
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