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Jung Yonghwa Takes Up Synthesizer, Reflects on Early Debut Days

Jung Yonghwa Takes Up Synthesizer, Reflects on Early Debut Days
Jung Yonghwa shared his thoughts on playing the synthesizer during the Seoul concert.
He mentioned preparing extensively to showcase a fresh side of himself.
This performance marked the beginning of CNBLUE's first world tour.

[TV Daily Reporter Kim Jinseok] Jung Yonghwa of the band CNBLUE shared his special experience of engaging with the audience through various instruments. On January 18, at the Ticket Link Live Arena in Songpa-gu, Seoul, the Seoul leg of CNBLUE's concert 'Thrillogy (3LOGY)' kicked off, starting from the 17th. This concert showcased the distinct personalities of the three members, providing a new musical experience while clearly defining the band's identity through songs from their newly released third album.

The band performed a variety of tracks including 'Bliss', 'Domino', and 'Radio', during which Jung Yonghwa expressed his thoughts on playing the synthesizer. He mentioned, “I prepared a lot to show a new side during this tour, and I’m happy to see the great response from fans after the first show.”

He noted that displaying this new aspect reminded him of the excitement during his debut days, adding, “The preparation was incredibly enjoyable. This part felt like a connection between the past and present.” Following this, Kwang Min-hyuk questioned Yonghwa about his songwriting abilities, and Yonghwa took the opportunity to express his affection for his teammates. Meanwhile, this Seoul concert marks the beginning of CNBLUE's new world tour, with upcoming destinations including Macau, Taiwan, and Australia.

Jung Yonghwa's performance on the synthesizer showcases a significant effort to expand the band's musical diversity. Each member expressing their individuality while participating enhances teamwork and offers the audience a fresh musical experience. Such attempts provide fans with renewed pleasure and clearly articulate the band's identity.

Additionally, his comments during the concert reflect his desire to connect the musical journeys of the past and present. By evoking feelings from his debut days, and emphasizing interaction with the audience, his approach carries a unique significance. In this context, it is evident that he continues to evolve not only in terms of communication with fans but also musically.

Finally, this concert marks the beginning of CNBLUE's first world tour, offering a clear picture of how an artist with a global fanbase conveys their musical messages. The upcoming tour schedule will provide opportunities to further spread their music, and the supporters rallying around Jung Yonghwa will likely continue to do so.

This article is KOSTAR’s reinterpretation of a story originally reported by TVDaily.

Photo: FNC Entertainment

Source: tvdaily.co.kr