The album includes all tracks and the new song 'Flower Pot.'
Choi Rip-woo is actively working on fan meetings and preparing for a duo debut.
[TVDaily Reporter Kim Ji-ha] Choi Rip-woo, who rose to fame from Mnet's 'Boys Planet,' is now ready to captivate the Japanese audience. He dropped his first Japan special edition album 'SWEET DREAM ~Japan Special Edition~' at midnight on the 18th. This album, which features four tracks, includes the original Japanese song along with all songs from his debut solo single 'SWEET DREAM' released last December. The album captures the sweet memories and journey of a boy aspiring for his dreams and has achieved impressive success on various charts. Notably, he also secured three awards at ‘The 2nd The Awards’ shortly after the album's release. The new track 'Flower Pot' is an acoustic pop ballad that blends warm guitar and soft keyboard sounds, portraying how heartfelt words bring comfort and healing. The jacket photos for this special edition showcase his bright visuals, accentuated by soft colors that leave a lasting impression. Choi Rip-woo continues to prove his popularity across music, photo shoots, content, and radio. He is set to hold domestic fan meetings on the 21st and 22nd, followed by an encore fan meeting in Taipei on April 4th, and the 2026 Chuei Li Yu Fan Meeting 'Drawing Yu' in Japan on the 27th. With plans for a duo debut with fellow 'Boys Planet' contestant Kang Woo-jin in May, expectations for his future activities are surging.
Choi Rip-woo gained significant attention from Mnet's 'Boys Planet,' and he continues to maintain that popularity post-debut. His album 'SWEET DREAM ~Japan Special Edition~' is set to be a stepping stone for his acknowledgment in the Japanese market. With a new song like 'Flower Pot,' he demonstrates his musical diversity and promises to resonate deeply with Japanese fans.
This special edition offers not only Japanese versions of his existing tracks but also introduces an original song, showcasing his authenticity and connection with fans. The visual aspect of the album and the jacket photos enhance his artistic sensibility, reflecting the support from his agency and his remarkable transformation.
As he strengthens communication with Japanese fans and expands his activities in Korea and abroad, his fandom is likely to grow even more. Especially, his endeavors such as the upcoming duo debut will provide an opportunity to solidify his musical identity further.
This article is KOSTAR’s reinterpretation of a story originally reported by TVDaily.
