'Sixth Debut' Lee Han-gyeol "Now a Solo Artist... I'll Put Everything of Myself In" (Comprehensive)

After a grueling journey through five groups including X1 and BAE173, he makes his solo debutThe album features five songs, including the title track 'BUNZI'Released on the 14th at 6 PMSinger Lee Han-gyeol poses at a media showcase for his first solo album 'NOISE' held at Red Button Culture Stage in Gangnam-gu, Seoul on the 14th. /Reporter Nam Yoon-ho[THE FACT|Reporter Choi Hyun-jung] Singer Lee Han-gyeol is finally embarking on a solo journey after a long road.Lee Han-gyeol announced his new beginning by holding a media showcase for his first solo mini-album 'NOISE' at Red Button Culture Stage in Gangnam-gu, Seoul on the 14th.Taking the stage on this day, Lee Han-gyeol said, "I'm both nervous and excited to show a new side of myself. I plan to pour everything I've prepared so hard into this."What makes this solo debut even more meaningful for Lee Han-gyeol is the incredibly arduous journey he took to reach this point.Lee Han-gyeol, who debuted in 2017 with the group IM, repeatedly debuted with groups such as X1, H&D, BAE173, and POLARIX, but had to halt activities for various reasons.Furthermore, he appeared in four audition programs: 'The Unit: Idol Rebooting Project', 'Produce X 101', 'Peak Time', and 'Starlight Boys'. This solo album marks his 'sixth debut'.Lee Han-gyeol stated, "I tried many things and faced challenges in the past, but they didn't work out. So, I took a break and reconsidered what I truly wanted to do." He added, "I felt it would be a waste of the things I've built up over 10 years, and I was curious about how fans would perceive me if I debuted solo, which led me to decide to try again."He continued, "If I could speak to my past self, I would say, 'The days you've lived were not in vain. Even though there were many failures, they all became experiences and helped me.'" He concluded, "I will now show everything I've prepared as a solo artist."'NOISE', which embodies Lee Han-gyeol's determination, is an album that expresses his will to reveal his voice and potential more clearly, without being swayed by others' gazes and standards.The album includes five songs: the title track 'BUNZI', 'Yeet it x2', '007', 'Zero Point', and 'Spit it OUT'.Lee Han-gyeol has been active as a member of five teams: IM, X1, H&D, BAE173, and POLARIX. This solo debut is his sixth. /Reporter Nam Yoon-hoThe title track 'BUNZI' is a Latin pop-based song with an impressive, intense bassline, capturing the moment of casting aside one's fears and noises that constantly held them back.Lee Han-gyeol explained, "Honestly, I had many doubts when I first heard 'BUNZI'. I had never tried Latin pop before, so I was worried if I could do it well." He added, "But that's precisely why I wanted to make it my own style. It was a great challenge for me, and I enjoyed preparing it."He continued, "It's a song that makes you want to dance just by listening to it. The song itself is very upbeat, and you can feel its charm even more when you see the stage with the dancers. I hope for a lot of interest and love."Although Lee Han-gyeol is now a seasoned artist in his 10th year since debut, he expressed confidence that his solo activities this time will be different from his previous ones.He said, "Before, I was part of a team and shared roles with the members, but as a 'solo artist Lee Han-gyeol', it encompasses everything about me." He added, "I also have faith in myself. I believe my strength lies in stage presence. You'll see how well I do when you watch this performance."With such confidence in his music and stage presence, he also drew attention with a unique promise for winning first place. Lee Han-gyeol said, "'BUNZI' has the lyric 'BUNZI' repeated a total of 52 times. If I get first place, I will go bungee jumping 52 times. If I can't do it all at once, I'll spread it out over several days," he promised, eliciting laughter.Lee Han-gyeol has pledged to 'bungee jump 52 times' for 'BUNZI' to win first place. The 52 times correspond to the number of times the word 'BUNZI' is repeated in the lyrics of the song. /Reporter Nam Yoon-hoAlthough he made the promise playfully, it shows how sincere Lee Han-gyeol is about this comeback. He added, "Through this album, I want to firmly engrave the name Lee Han-gyeol. Please keep a close eye on my future activities."Lee Han-gyeol will release 'NOISE' on various music sites at 6 PM on the 14th.laugardagr@tf.co.kr[Entertainment Department | ssent@tf.co.kr]