{"product_id":"epex-sohwa-chapter-2-the-deficiency-of-youth-2nd-album-keyring-random-version","title":"EPEX - [SOHWA \/ 소화 (韶華) CHAPTER 2: THE DEFICIENCY OF YOUTH] 2nd Album KEYRING RANDOM Version","description":"\u003ch4\u003eEPEX - [SOHWA \/ 소화 (韶華) CHAPTER 2: THE DEFICIENCY OF YOUTH] 2nd Album KEYRING RANDOM Version\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRelease Date: November 6, 2024\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eContents (per version):\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 CD Case Keyring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 Photo Card (random out of 8 types)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDepending on versions, contents (cover, photo book, mini book, photo cards, posters, etc.) in the official album package may vary.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll products are officially distributed \u003cstrong\u003eBRAND NEW\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eFACTORY SEALED\u003c\/strong\u003e packages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour purchase quantity will count towards \u003cstrong\u003eHANTEO\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eCIRCLE (GAON)\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eBILLBOARD\u003c\/strong\u003e Charts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[Track List]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDISK(CD) 1.\u003cbr\u003e01. UNIVERSE\u003cbr\u003e02. My Girl\u003cbr\u003e03. 낭만소녀\u003cbr\u003e04. It is what it is\u003cbr\u003e05. Attosecond\u003cbr\u003e06. 경이로운 일상\u003cbr\u003e07. 잃어버린 것들에 대하여\u003cbr\u003e08. Loner\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e \u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDescription (Translated):\u003c\/h4\u003e\n*Album specifications\u003cbr\u003e - Cover: 1 type (image varies by version)\u003cbr\u003e - CD case key ring: 1 type (image varies by version)\u003cbr\u003e - Photocard: Randomly insert 1 out of 8 types (same image for each version)\u003cbr\u003e - QR card: Insert 1 type (same image for each version)\u003cbr\u003e - Keyring ball chain: 1 type\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e EPEX is making a comeback with the second full-length album of their trilogy of youth albums [韶華 Vol. 2: Lack of Youth].\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e If the first full-length album, 'Youth', released in April 2024 contained the stories of EPEX, who stands at the center of youth, from the stories they want to tell to youth as youth, the problems and worries they face, and even their purest love stories, then the second full-length album, 'Lack of Youth', deals with the stories of complex deficiencies that begin because they are youth, as well as stories about the fulfillment of deficiencies according to the choices made at every moment.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e As this album is filled with music that expresses the essential deficiencies that youth face, the choices made in response to them, and the mindset of youth regarding them, I hope that it will be a great comfort and empathy to youth living in the same time period.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 1. UNIVERSE\u003cbr\u003e The title track [UNIVERSE] is a song with a clear message that I choose my universe and that universe must be you. It features a shuffle-style beat and a unique arrangement style, as well as a straightforward and powerful melody.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Korean Lyrics by danke, Hezen(Music Cube), Sohyun Yoo(lalala studio), Maryjane(lalala studio), 3!(lalala studio)\u003cbr\u003e Composed by KZ, HONEYSWEAT, BO\u003cbr\u003e Arranged by HONEYSWEAT\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 2. My Girl\u003cbr\u003e This is a love song unique to Apex, with sweet yet honest lyrics that contain a story of confession of feelings that are awkward and clumsy in love but courageously conveyed. You can feel a lively atmosphere with the groovy bassline, strong pads, and pluck synths in the R\u0026amp;B hip-hop genre.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Korean Lyrics by Kim Soo-jeong (Music Cube), danke\u003cbr\u003e Composed by Anthony Pavel, JBACH, Kaelyn Behr, Rudy Sandapa, MZMC\u003cbr\u003e Arranged by Styalz Fuego, Rudy Sandapa, MZMC\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 3. Romantic Girl\u003cbr\u003e [Romantic Girl] is a song that expresses curiosity about a person of the opposite sex who has a unique charm that is not easy to understand. It is a song that humorously depicts the process of becoming more and more fond of a girl who seems to be living in 1997 and becoming like her. The dreamy guitar riff in the introduction and the heart-fluttering beat are impressive.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Korean Lyrics by danke, Lee Ji-yeon (lalala studio)\u003cbr\u003e Composed by KZ, Kim Tae-young, DINT, MLC, Donny Montell\u003cbr\u003e Arranged by KZ, Kim Tae-young\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 4. It is what it is\u003cbr\u003e [It is what it is] is a song that contains the message that sometimes, a state of emptiness can be better than a state of deficiency. It tells the story that today's youth need to let go, saying, \"That's just how it is. What can I do?\" The song unfolds beautifully like a fairy tale, with a lively synth line, and Apex's bright and refreshing chant provides a cheerful feeling.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Korean Lyrics by danke\u003cbr\u003e Composed by KZ, Nthonius, Meisobo, DINT\u003cbr\u003e Arranged by Nthonius, Meisobo\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 5. Attosecond\u003cbr\u003e [Attosecond] is an attosecond, which is one hundredth of a second. It is a song that talks about the preciousness of youth that passes by in an instant, and the composition of the song with great contrast adds to the funkiness.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Korean Lyrics by Park Ji-woo (ONCLASSA), Three idiots (lalala studio), danke\u003cbr\u003e Composed by KZ, Kim Tae-young, BO\u003cbr\u003e Arranged by KZ, Kim Tae-young\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 6. The wondrous daily life\u003cbr\u003e [Amazing Everyday Life] is a song about the small wonders of everyday life that pass by, and contains the message that discovering small miracles in ordinary moments can fill the void of youth. It is a song in the drum and bass genre, and is characterized by a dramatic composition that unfolds to a fast BPM.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Korean Lyrics by danke\u003cbr\u003e Composed by KZ, Kim Tae-young, Albin Nordqvist\u003cbr\u003e Arranged by KZ, Kim Tae-young\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 7. About the lost things\u003cbr\u003e [On Lost Things] is a song about the loss of youth. It is a rock genre song with a strong sound that contains the message that although it feels like it has been lost forever and there is repeated regret, on the other hand, this lack helps youth grow.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Korean Lyrics by 3! (lalala studio), Kim Min-jae (ONCLASSA)\u003cbr\u003e Composed by KZ, Kim Tae-young, DINT, Okhan Uenver\u003cbr\u003e Arranged by KZ, Kim Tae-young\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 8. Loner\u003cbr\u003e This song contains the message that everyone is lonely anyway and that it is better to welcome that loneliness rather than reject it. The song begins with a rhythmic piano performance and features a hopeful melody line.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Korean Lyrics by danke, Hyejun Lee (ONCLASSA)\u003cbr\u003e Composed by KZ, Kim Tae-young, BO\u003cbr\u003e Arranged by KZ, Kim Tae-young\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch4\u003e \u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDescription (Original):\u003c\/h4\u003e\n*앨범 사양\u003cbr\u003e\n- 커버 : 1종 (버전 별 이미지 상이)\u003cbr\u003e\n- CD케이스 키링 : 1종 (버전 별 이미지 상이)\u003cbr\u003e\n- 포토카드 : 8종 중 랜덤 1종 삽입 (버전 별 이미지 동일)\u003cbr\u003e\n- QR카드 : 1종 삽입 (버전 별 이미지 동일)\u003cbr\u003e\n- 키링 볼체인 : 1종\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\nEPEX(이펙스)가 청춘 3부작 정규앨범의 두 번째 앨범 [소화(韶華) 2장 : 청춘 결핍]으로 컴백한다.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n지난 2024년 4월 첫 번째 정규앨범인 '청춘 시절'을 통해 청춘으로서 청춘들에게 하고 싶은 이야기들, 그들이 직면한 문제들과 고민과 가장 순수한 그들의 사랑 이야기까지 청춘의 한복판에 서 있는 EPEX(이펙스)의 이야기들을 담았다면, 두 번째 정규앨범 '청춘 결핍'에서는 청춘들이기에 시작되는 복합적인 결핍의 이야기부터 매 순간의 선택에 따른 결핍의 충족에 대한 이야기들을 다룬다.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n청춘이기에 맞이하게 되는 본질적인 결핍과 그에 반응하는 선택, 그리고 이에 대한 청춘들의 마음가짐을 표현한 음악들이 가득 담긴 앨범인 만큼, 같은 시기를 살아가고 있는 청춘들에게 큰 위로와 공감이 되기를 바란다.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n1. UNIVERSE\u003cbr\u003e\n타이틀곡 [UNIVERSE]는 내 우주는 내가 선택하고 그 우주는 너여야만 한다는 선명한 메시지를 담은 곡이다. 셔플 스타일의 비트와 독특한 편곡 스타일은 물론 직선적인 힘 있는 멜로디가 특징이다.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nKorean Lyrics by danke, Hezen(Music Cube), 유소현(lalala studio), Maryjane(lalala studio), 3!(lalala studio)\u003cbr\u003e\nComposed by KZ, HONEYSWEAT, 비오(B.O.)\u003cbr\u003e\nArranged by HONEYSWEAT\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n2. My Girl\u003cbr\u003e\n사랑에 서툴러 어색하지만 용기 내어 마음을 전하는 고백의 이야기를 담고 있는 달달하지만 솔직한 가사가 인상적인 이펙스 특유의 러브송이다. R\u0026amp;B 힙합 장르로 그루비한 베이스라인, 강렬한 패드와 플럭 신스 등 활기찬 분위기를 느낄 수 있다.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nKorean Lyrics by 김수정(Music Cube), danke\u003cbr\u003e\nComposed by Anthony Pavel, JBACH, Kaelyn Behr, Rudy Sandapa, MZMC\u003cbr\u003e\nArranged by Styalz Fuego, Rudy Sandapa, MZMC\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n3. 낭만소녀\u003cbr\u003e\n[낭만소녀]는 쉽게 이해할 수 없는 독특한 매력을 가진 이성에 대한 궁금한 감정을 표현한 곡으로 마치 1997년도에 살고 있는 것만 같은 그녀가 신경 쓰이면서 점점 좋아하게 되며 나 역시도 그녀를 닮아가는 모습을 재미있게 풀어낸 곡이다. 도입부의 몽환적인 기타 리프와 가슴을 설레게 하는 비트가 인상적이다.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nKorean Lyrics by danke, 이지연(lalala studio)\u003cbr\u003e\nComposed by KZ, 김태영, DINT, MLC, Donny Montell\u003cbr\u003e\nArranged by KZ, 김태영\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n4. It is what it is\u003cbr\u003e\n[It is what it is]는 때로는 채우기보다는 비워내는 결핍의 상태가 더 좋을 수 있다는 메시지를 담고 있는 곡이다. “다 그런 거지 뭐. 어쩌겠어?\"와 같이 내려놓음이 오히려 지금의 청춘들에게 필요하다는 이야기로 톡톡 튀는 신스라인과 동화같이 아름답게 펼쳐지는 곡 전개는 물론 이펙스만의 밝고 시원한 챈트가 경쾌함을 선사한다.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nKorean Lyrics by danke\u003cbr\u003e\nComposed by KZ, Nthonius, Meisobo, DINT\u003cbr\u003e\nArranged by Nthonius, Meisobo\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n5. Attosecond\u003cbr\u003e\n[Attosecond]는 100경 분의 1초인 아토초. 찰나의 순간에 지나가는 청춘에 대한 소중함을 이야기하는 곡으로 대비가 큰 곡의 구성이 펑키함을 배가시키고 있다.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nKorean Lyrics by 박지우(ONCLASSA), Three idiots(lalala studio), danke\u003cbr\u003e\nComposed by KZ, 김태영, 비오(B.O.)\u003cbr\u003e\nArranged by KZ, 김태영\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n6. 경이로운 일상\u003cbr\u003e\n[경이로운 일상]은 지나치게 되는 소소한 일상의 경이로움에 대한 이야기를 다루고 있으며 평범한 순간들 속 작은 기적들의 발견이 청춘의 결핍을 채울 수 있다는 메시지를 담았다. 드럼 앤 베이스 장르의 곡으로 빠른 BPM에 맞춰 드라마틱하게 전개되는 곡 구성이 특징이다.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nKorean Lyrics by danke\u003cbr\u003e\nComposed by KZ, 김태영, Albin Nordqvist\u003cbr\u003e\nArranged by KZ, 김태영\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n7. 잃어버린 것들에 대하여\u003cbr\u003e\n[잃어버린 것들에 대하여]는 청춘의 상실에 대한 이야기를 담은 곡이다. 영원히 잃어버린 것 같아 후회가 반복되지만 한편으로는 이러한 결핍이 청춘을 성장시킨다는 메시지를 담고 있는 강렬한 사운드의 락 장르의 곡이다.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nKorean Lyrics by 3!(lalala studio), 김민재(ONCLASSA)\u003cbr\u003e\nComposed by KZ, 김태영, DINT, Okhan Uenver\u003cbr\u003e\nArranged by KZ, 김태영\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n8. 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