Yun Seog-won releases 'Brake' music video about the end of love

Artist Yun Seog-won has revealed his musical identity through the music video for his new single 'Brake,' a song that captures the lingering traces of a breakup. The video visually depicts the emotional standstill experienced at the end of a relationship, providing an intensive look into Yun's musical world.

A final record left behind by love

With this new track, Yun sings of the moment one must face the end of a romance. The sentiment, "I loved, but there was an end, and because I loved, I left this behind," serves as the emotional core of the song. Having contributed to both the lyrics and composition, Yun adds depth by defining the process of parting not merely as sadness, but as a lasting record of the relationship.

The musical arrangement is equally diverse. For the title track 'Brake,' Go Hyun-jung, Min-Woo Ji, and Yun Seog-won collaborated on the composition and arrangement. The track features the interlocking sounds of Min-Woo Ji's electric guitar, Jeong Koo-seon's bass, and Song Jae-young's drums, complemented by a brass session from Q the trumpet that captures both tension and release. Additionally, crowd vocals from chorus members including Kim Yun-bin, Yun Hwan-yi, and Go Yu-gyeong expand the song's spatial depth.

A musical journey across a wide spectrum

The music video highlights Yun's broad musical spectrum by hinting at various works he has been involved in beyond 'Brake.' His musical footprint spans from 'Get away,' where he personally handled the lyrics, composition, and instrumentation (including guitar, saxophone, drums, and synth), to 'Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday,' a collaborative effort with various artists.

In 'Solo Flight,' he enhanced the track's lyricism through composition with songko, and he further solidified his identity as a unique singer-songwriter with 'I Loved You.' His musical density is supported by sophisticated instrumental sessions featuring piano, bass, acoustic guitar, and clarinet across his discography.

The music video stars Ji Hye-min and Yun Seog-won and was produced by Oktop Film. Directed by Kim Woong-bi, the project focuses on visually completing Yun's musical narrative through striking imagery. All eyes are now on how his voice, singing of the "brake" in a breakup, will resonate with listeners.