URBAN ZAKAPA’s Kwon Soon Il & Jo Hyun Ah Drop Soul-Stirring OST for ‘Idol Ai’ — Get Ready for the Feels! 🎧🌆
Seoul is once again setting the global soundtrack, and this time, it’s with a heart-wrenching collaboration from two powerhouses of Korean R&B. We at Hello Korea are thrilled to report that URBAN ZAKAPA‘s very own Kwon Soon Il and Jo Hyun Ah have unveiled their highly anticipated duet, ‘To Our Beautiful Days,’ for the popular Genie TV original drama, ‘Idol Ai.’
Released on January 6, ‘To Our Beautiful Days‘ serves as Part. 5 of the soundtrack for ‘Idol Ai,’ a compelling mystery legal romance. The drama centers on Maeng Se Na (portrayed by Choi Sooyoung), a ‘fan-level-max’ star lawyer who finds herself passionately defending her ultimate bias, Do Ra Ik (played by Kim Jae Young), when he becomes entangled as a murder suspect. The plot promises twists and turns, making this poignant OST a perfect backdrop.
This track is set to become an instant classic, with Kwon Soon Il lending his signature subdued yet incredibly delicate voice, while Jo Hyun Ah pours her deep, sorrowful emotion into every note. ‘To Our Beautiful Days‘ is a poignant duet ballad, masterfully crafted to evoke nostalgia for days gone by – times we can no longer retrieve. It’s a sonic journey where each vocalist remembers the other from their respective present. The result is a breathtaking harmony, with instruments building to a powerful crescendo in the latter half, leaving a profound impact that resonates long after the final note.
The lyrics, a rich tapestry of complex emotions, beautifully encapsulate:
- 💔 Memories and longing
- 👋 Farewell and gratitude
- 💖 The enduring question of love
Repeated phrases like ‘Was it love, those days of ours?‘ and ‘Our days, those beautiful days, to us who were beautiful then‘ weave through the track, creating a hypnotic and reflective atmosphere. The consistent use of the past tense throughout every lyric adds an extra layer of heartfelt melancholy, making it incredibly relatable to anyone who’s looked back on a past relationship with a bittersweet smile.
Speaking of URBAN ZAKAPA, the group has been exceptionally busy. They recently released their EP album, ‘STAY,’ in November, which was followed by a highly successful seven-city national tour. The grand journey concluded triumphantly with their final performance in Daejeon. Now, fans can immerse themselves in the deep emotions of ‘To Our Beautiful Days,’ available across all major music streaming platforms. We recommend adding this to your late-night city drives playlist immediately.
This track isn’t just an OST; it’s the perfect urban lament, capturing the bittersweet echo of past loves amidst the city’s ceaseless rhythm. It’s the kind of song you put on repeat as you gaze out a rainy cafe window, feeling every word.
Get ready to add this to your chill-out playlist, because URBAN ZAKAPA just delivered another masterpiece for the ages.
Editor: Eric Choi 🍜
