Cha Eun-woo of ASTRO raises anticipation for his new album 'ELSE' with a unique highlight medley showcasing four tracks.
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ASTRO's Cha Eun-woo heightened expectations for the new album with a unique highlight medley. Today (11th), Cha Eun-woo posted a highlight medley image of the 2nd mini-album 'ELSE' through official SNS, revealing parts of all four songs including the title track 'SATURDAY PREACHER', 'Sweet Papaya', 'Selfish', and 'Thinkin' Bout U'. Following the first ARS event released on the 4th of this month, this highlight medley was also released in ARS format, allowing listeners to hear recorded audio of Cha Eun-woo's voice through the QR code in the image. Through this unique teaser format, Cha Eun-woo introduced the new songs with a warm and friendly voice, as if having a one-on-one call with fans, capturing attention with highlights from each track. In particular, regarding the title track 'SATURDAY PREACHER', he introduced it as having a unique charm that makes one think, 'Did Cha Eun-woo have this side to him?' and raised expectations for the full version. The part of the song released features a retro and funky disco sound layered with Cha Eun-woo's captivating falsetto voice, creating a strong addictive quality. Additionally, the chill vocals paint a tropical atmosphere in 'Sweet Papaya', while 'Selfish' expresses the clumsy yet adorable feeling of wanting to be selfish in love, and 'Thinkin' Bout U' evokes a warm sensibility like starlight, showcasing his infinite possibilities as he navigates various genres and styles. Having depicted his essence in the 1st mini-album 'ENTITY' released last February, Cha Eun-woo breaks through intangible boundaries in 'ELSE' to express his true self. His musical journey, expanding the breadth of expression as a solo artist with unique colors and stories, is drawing attention. The 2nd mini-album 'ELSE', packed with unprecedented bold energy from Cha Eun-woo, will be released on the 21st at 1 PM through various music streaming sites. In addition to 'ELSE', which he prepared before enlistment, Cha Eun-woo continues to connect with fans worldwide through his role as Yeong-min in the movie 'First Ride'. Furthermore, he is actively involved in various areas, including hosting events at the recent APEC summit dinner, despite currently being in military service.
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