
Singer and actor Lee Jun-young has returned to his primary career as a singer after five years by releasing his first mini-album, "LAST DANCE." This album showcases Lee Jun-young's diverse identities, capturing his charm as a singer, actor, and dancer.
The first title track of "LAST DANCE," "Bounce," is a hip-hop track characterized by sharp and rhythmic sounds. The second title track, "Why Are You Like This to Me," is a ballad that highlights Lee Jun-young's powerful vocals and explosive singing ability. Through these two songs, Lee Jun-young demonstrates his versatility as a "multi-talented musician," mastering both dance and ballad genres.
The album also includes additional tracks such as "Insomnia (Late Night Movie)" and "Mr. Clean (Feat. REDDY)." Notably, Lee Jun-young personally participated in writing and composing "Mr. Clean," expressing his musical style and emotions more deeply.
In a Q&A session related to the album release, Lee Jun-young shared his feelings about his comeback with the new album, saying, "I feel dazed and it still doesn't feel real." Regarding the appeal of the double title tracks "Bounce" and "Why Are You Like This to Me," he explained that "Bounce" features beats that naturally make you move your head and freestyle hip-hop choreography as key points. "Why Are You Like This to Me" captures the emotions of lovers facing a breakup, emphasizing the contrasting charms of the two songs.
When asked why he chose double title tracks, Lee Jun-young said, "The company held a vote for the title track, and since the two songs tied, we decided to go with double title tracks." He emphasized that the key points of the "Bounce" performance are maintaining an uninterrupted flow and moving as desired.
Regarding the songwriting process for the track "Mr. Clean," he revealed that he wanted to express himself amid changing circumstances. He also mentioned that he mainly draws inspiration from interactions with dancers during song production. Lee Jun-young added that he worked on this album as roughly as possible to feel comfortable during the process.
Reflecting on a special episode during the album preparation, he recalled, "The album preparation was wrapped up quickly, which I was very happy about, and it was amazing that everything finished smoothly." He also said he felt like he had truly lived well.
Lee Jun-young, who has been actively involved this year in multiple projects, variety shows, advertisements, photo shoots, and an Asia tour, said he did not feel burdened while preparing the album. He expressed gratitude to those who supported him, saying, "I thought of this as the last time and am thankful to everyone who helped me do everything I wanted to do."
When asked to describe "LAST DANCE" in one word or sentence, Lee Jun-young answered "romance," saying that only now can he express the feelings he currently has. He stated that he has no special expectations or goals for the album and will quietly and sincerely do his best.
Finally, he conveyed a message to his fans: "I'm really sorry for making you wait so long. I worked on this with joy, so I hope you take away positive vibes. I always wish you good health and happiness." Lee Jun-young's first mini-album, "LAST DANCE," consists of songs with various charms and will be an important milestone in his musical journey.