Kangnam to release new single 'Chicken and Her' with Kian84

Singer Kangnam is set to showcase a new musical collaboration by joining forces with webtoon artist and entertainer Kian84. As the unique chemistry the two built through variety programs expands into music, attention is focusing on this unique Project that crosses content boundaries.

His agency, CP Entertainment, announced on the 16th, "Kangnam will release the new digital single 'Chicken and Her' through various online music release platforms at 6 PM today."

This new song is based on the City Pop genre, which has been maintaining steady popularity in the domestic popular music market recently, and is characterized by an exquisite combination of retro sensibility and modern sound. Above all, it is drawing interest from music fans and the public even before its release, as Kian84, who has expanded his field of activity as a webtoon artist and entertainer, took charge of the lyrics.

'Chicken and Her' is a work that captures the memories of first love and the emotions of passing youth that anyone might have experienced at least once. Kian84's signature unadorned writing style and everyday sensibility are melted into the lyrics, while Kangnam raised the song's perfection by taking charge of co-composition, producing, and vocals. He is evaluated to have once again proven his musical capabilities as a singer-songwriter through his multi-dimensional participation encompassing creation, production, and singing.

The arrangement also focuses on a rich live band sound. Centered around piano, guitar, drums, and bass, the brass session including horn, trumpet, and saxophone blends organically to simultaneously realize urban sophistication and a refreshing seasonal feel. The sound, which combines the retro sensibility unique to City Pop with modern production, is expected to hold high competitiveness as a summer seasonal song.

This collaboration adds meaning as an example where creators who have been active in different content areas expanded their creative spectrum through the common language of music, going beyond a simple celebrity Project. In the recent popular culture industry, so-called 'crossover content,' where various creative entities such as entertainers, webtoon artists, and YouTubers participate in music production, is establishing itself as a trend, and the meeting of Kangnam and Kian84 is evaluated as an example showing this trend of content convergence.

The connection between the two began in the MBC variety program 'Extreme 84' broadcast earlier this year. At that time, Kangnam and Kian84 drew attention by showing unexpected chemistry and human connection as they took on the extreme challenge of an Arctic marathon together. As the trust built through variety shows leads to musical work this time, interest is focused on what kind of synergy the natural chemistry shown on broadcast will manifest in the music release.

Since his debut in the music industry through a solo single in 2011, Kangnam has continued his musical journey as a member of the group M.I.B, moving between rapper and vocalist. Since then, he has established himself as a multi-entertainer by expanding his scope of activity to various platforms such as broadcasting, variety shows, and YouTube. Currently, he is receiving steady love from the public after marrying former national speed skater Lee Sang Hwa, and continues his active career moving between broadcasting and digital content.

Public attention is gathering on 'Chicken and Her' presented by Kangnam and Kian84, as people wonder what kind of results the intimacy verified in variety shows will lead to in the new creative field of music.