Kim Il Du explores themes of love and life in 'Loving Someone' live preview

Singer Kim Il Du has offered a first look at the mood of his new song, "Loving Someone," through a live performance video. Released via the YouTube channel ONE HOUR, the video captures Kim's vocal delivery and the poignant lyrics of the track.

'Only tears and more tears'... Lyrics reflecting the weight of life

Through "Loving Someone," Kim delivers a profound message regarding the complexities of life and love. The lyrics feature evocative expressions such as "As if every breath is a struggle," "Oh warmth, to the sound of a miracle that cannot even be heard," and "This life, like a curse of waves amidst the loud sound of rain," while centering the song's theme on the phrase, "It is only love, not people, that is needed."

The chorus emphasizes this emotional depth, repeating the lines, "Tears and tears, again only tears in this place, loving someone," followed by the confession, "That was never my portion to begin with." The song also touches on instability with the lyric, "In this intermittent madness, I am going crazy together." Following the performance, Kim concluded the video with a simple, "Thank you."

ONE HOUR live streaming and offline performance details

The ONE HOUR channel, which hosted the video, provides live content under the motto, "A time of purity, a time as it is." Live streams are broadcast every Friday from 7 PM to 8 PM via YouTube and Chijijik, with recorded sessions uploaded to YouTube every Thursday between 7 PM and 8 PM.

Offline performances are also available to the public every Friday at 7 PM at the KT&G Sangsangmadang Busan 3rd Floor Live Hall. Admission is 10,000 won, with tickets available through Melon Ticket. For inquiries, fans can contact the official ONE HOUR Instagram (@onehour_officia1).