NCT Doyoung will return with his second album 'Soar' on June 9.

Doyoung proved his vocal skills, messaging, and individuality as a solo artist with his first album 'YOUTH' last April, successfully completing his solo debut. Attention is focused on what message and emotion Doyoung, who has established himself as a 'representative K-pop vocalist,' will convey with his second album 'Soar.'

# The power that makes you dream, conveyed through Doyoung's voice

If Doyoung sang about the emotions of youth and grew together in 'YOUTH,' in his second album 'Soar,' he aims to take a step further and soar together. For Doyoung, music is the beginning of dreams and the driving force that enables growth and realization. This album carries his intention to share the 'power that makes you dream' with those who listen to his music.

The title track 'Memory' sings about the longing for the brilliant moments we shared to remain in our memories for a long time. 'Wake From The Dark' prepares for the flapping of wings for takeoff, 'Be My Light' promises to become the most welcome light at the end of a dark dawn, and 'First Step' offers comfort suggesting it's okay to get lost sometimes. Overall, the tracks carry warm and hopeful messages.

'Just Friends' expresses feelings of laying bare hidden emotions, 'Luminous' sings of contradictory feelings faced with freedom and dreams, 'Still' provides comfort to those struggling to protect themselves in an uncertain world, 'Sonnet' conveys gratitude to those who have quietly stood by, 'Sand Box' gives small strength in a weary life, and 'Eternity' promises to meet again in the future after a brief separation. The total of 10 tracks authentically express a variety of emotions and stories.

# Doyoung x legendary artists, the best synergy for 'Soar'

'Soar' features numerous legendary artists participating to convey Doyoung's message more authentically. Iconic rock musicians such as YB's Yoon Do-hyun, Jaurim's Kim Yoon-a, and Nell's Kim Jong-wan, along with talented musicians like lyricist Kim Ina, producer Seo Dong-hwan, and Lucy's Jo Won-sang contributed to the project. Through collaborations with these artists, each with distinct personalities and musical worlds, Doyoung presents a richer and deeper musical spectrum.

The collaboration between Doyoung from the representative K-pop group NCT and legendary artists from the rock scene has garnered intense interest from music fans. A behind-the-scenes recording video capturing their work process has also been released sequentially and received positive reactions. Scenes of Yoon Do-hyun, Kim Yoon-a, and Kim Jong-wan discussing the meaning of the songs, the working process, heartfelt support from the senior artists towards Doyoung, and chemistry in the recording studio enhance anticipation for the tracks.

# Space for the message of 'Soar', Doyoung-style emotional online and offline promotions!

Doyoung is conducting a variety of online and offline promotions centered around the keywords 'dream' and 'diary' to convey the message of his second album 'Soar.' The highlight medley video 'In a Soar Dream' features a concept of peering into dream stories and has received a warm response for its emotional and delicate direction. 'Doyoung's Room,' which embodies the space where Doyoung dreams and works while integrating the theme of the second album, has not only allowed visitors to experience the story within the album but has also been praised for its interactive design where visitors can record their own dreams. It proved to be a hit, with all time slots fully booked during its operational period of 9 days.

From June 6 to 8, an exhibition-type listening event titled 'Listening Experience' will be held at the Sweet Spot Stage Ikseon. In a space themed around the 'dream diary,' parts of the audio from the 10 tracks and various content such as photos, sculptures, installation art, and media art visualizing the mood of each song will be exhibited to enhance immersion. The exhibition, featuring photographs planned and shot by Doyoung himself along with sculptures, visual videos reinterpreting the title track 'Memory,' and installation art, is expected to allow a sensory enjoyment of the messages in 'Soar.'

Meanwhile, Doyoung's second album 'Soar' will be fully released on various music sites at 6 p.m. on June 9.

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