Young K “I pretended to be strong for 11 years”… Revealing hidden wounds

DAY6's Young K has opened up about his honest feelings that he had kept hidden for a long time.

In an interview ahead of the release of his second studio album 'YOUNGEST', Young K confessed his emotions that he had not been able to easily reveal until now, saying, “I pretended to be strong for 11 years, but inside I was hurt and festering.”

He stated that although he has always tried to show a bright and reliable side since his debut, there was a time when he endured without properly expressing his emotions amidst expectations and a sense of responsibility. This album unravels those feelings through music, honestly capturing the human side of Kang Young-hyun rather than the artist Young-K.

Young K revealed that he wanted to convey through music the fact that even people who seem perfect can waver and get hurt. 'YOUNGEST,' which he personally wrote and composed, fully captures his loneliness, worries, and the process of growth, and is resonating with many listeners through its sincere message.