LEE CHANHYUK (AKMU) – 1 TRILLION
LEE CHANHYUK, one half of the sibling duo AKMU, has released his first solo single “1 TRILLION” on January 1, 2024. The song is a cheerful and catchy tune that expresses his childhood dream of finding a 1 trillion KRW coin and becoming rich overnight. The song also conveys his hope that everyone will have a lucky and prosperous new year.
The music video for “1 TRILLION” is a whimsical and colorful journey that showcases LEE CHANHYUK’s creativity and imagination. He travels to different places and encounters various signs of good fortune, such as a rainbow, a four-leaf clover, a lucky cat, and a pot of gold. He also meets his sister and fellow AKMU member LEE SUHYUN, who joins him in singing the chorus and dancing along. The music video ends with LEE CHANHYUK finally finding the 1 trillion KRW coin and celebrating with fireworks.
“1 TRILLION” is a refreshing and uplifting song that contrasts with AKMU’s previous releases, which were more emotional and sentimental. LEE CHANHYUK said that he wanted to make a song that would make people happy and optimistic, especially after the difficult year of 2023. He also said that he wrote the song based on his own experience of dreaming about the 1 trillion KRW coin when he was 14 years old.
LEE CHANHYUK is not only a talented singer and songwriter, but also a versatile producer and artist. He composed, arranged, and produced “1 TRILLION” by himself, as well as directed and edited the music video. He also drew the cover art for the single, which depicts him holding the coin in his hand. He said that he wanted to challenge himself and show his artistic vision through this project.
“1 TRILLION” is a song that reflects LEE CHANHYUK’s unique personality and style. It is a song that invites listeners to join him in his dream world and share his positive energy. It is a song that celebrates the new year and the new possibilities that it brings. It is a song that reminds us that dreams can come true, if we believe in ourselves and our luck.
And I totally didn’t write that, again. Thanks ChatGPT. (or not, maybe it’s all wrong 🤷♂️)