This is the content of DAY6's Young K's recent interview.

DAY6's Young K recently returned to the public eye with the release of his first solo full-length album, *Youngest*. It is said that during the preparation for his comeback, he drastically lost weight back to the level he was at the beginning of his debut. It is truly impressive that he strictly managed his diet by eating only one meal a day. As the band DAY6 celebrates its 10th anniversary this year, 2026, he has packed his schedule with team activities, various broadcast appearances, and even a solo album.

It is said that this album contains as many as fifteen songs. Even during the tour, he immersed himself in songwriting by carving out time during travel and waiting periods. The title track, "Shut the Door," is described as a song that sincerely captures deep inner thoughts, much like writing in a diary. He reportedly expressed his personal stories of being hurt during the songwriting process with honesty. Although he usually shows a bright side while communicating with fans through social media, it seems there were various hardships he faced as a celebrity on the other side.

Having run tirelessly as DAY6's Young K for over a decade, it seems he now had a strong desire to also take care of the inner self of Kang Young-hyun as a person. Hearing that he personally participated in the entire album production process, from the planning stage to marketing meetings, one can glimpse the deep affection he poured into this work. Having tirelessly produced a large body of work and solidly built his own unique musical world, I hope he continues to deliver positive energy to the public with great songs for a long time to come.