Today (1st), Younha marks her 20th anniversary with the release of her seventh full-length album, GROWTH THEORY. The album drops at 6 PM across various online music platforms.
GROWTH THEORY is a culmination of Younha’s year-long preparation and continues the ‘THEORY’ trilogy, following her 6th album, END THEORY, released in November 2021. The album features 10 self-composed tracks showcasing Younha’s distinctive style and sensibility. This time, her artistic exploration turns to the sea and its myriad creatures, weaving a narrative that includes a girl, a puffer fish, and an old yacht. Through these elements, Younha delves into the theme of growth experienced through interactions with various entities encountered along the journey.
The lead single, ‘Sunfish,’ is a rock track that has already generated buzz from the album previews and music video teaser. It delivers an inspirational message about staying true to one’s path despite external judgments, using the puffer fish (sunfish) as a metaphor.
The album offers a rich variety of musical experiences, including:
- ‘Mangrove,’ evoking a waltz-like elegance
- ‘Death Spiral,’ featuring a robust rock sound
- ‘Cape Horn,’ an anthem for those who embrace challenges
- ‘Eunhwa,’ blending accordion, whistle, janggu, and kkwaenggwari
- ‘Curse of the Rocket Equation,’ with its upbeat rhythm
- ‘Coriolis Force,’ characterized by a cynical vocal tone
- ‘Life Review,’ which creates a dreamy atmosphere
- ‘Shadow of the Clouds,’ exploring themes of separation and memory
- ‘New Year’s Wind,’ a track about finding courage within oneself
In addition to her album release, Younha recently celebrated her milestone with a solo concert at KSPO DOME, a nationwide tour titled ‘Twenty,’ and an intimate theater show, ‘潤夏: Shining Summer.’ She is also hosting the ‘2024 Timbotta Exhibition: Howlim: Arim’s Time,’ which offers a unique music experience in conjunction with her 20th anniversary.
Younha’s GROWTH THEORY is available for streaming on all major music platforms starting at 6 PM today (1st).
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