Singer-songwriter Younha celebrates her 20th anniversary since her debut with the release of her 7th album, Growth Theory.
After almost three years, South Korean singer-songwriter Younha returns with her 7th full-length album, Growth Theory. This is the second installment in her Theory album trilogy. The album’s release is also part of her 20th debut anniversary promotions and celebration.
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It’s the second work of the THEORY trilogy, and I believe this would be the biggest in terms of depth out of the whole series. I hope this album can support those who are sailing each life’s journey while maintaining their values and dreams.” – YOUNHA
After the release of her sixth album, End Theory, her seventh album, Growth Theory, delves into the concept of growth, exploring the lessons a girl learns through her connections with various subjects during her remarkable journey. The album consists of 10 songs, each carefully crafted and placed to bring Growth Theory to outstanding cohesion.
- “맹그로브 (Mangrove tree)”
- “죽음의 나선 (Antmill)”
- “케이프 혼 (Attention!)”
- “은화 (Silvering)”
- “로켓방정식의 저주 (Curse for the rocket formula)
- “태양물고기 (Sunfish)”
- “코리올리 힘 (Coriolis force)”
- “라이프리뷰 (Life review)”
- “구름의 그림자 (Part of cloud)”
- “새녘바람 (East wind)”
The first five tracks describe the fear of a mysterious world and the courage to break that fear. On the other hand, the sixth and lead track, “태양물고기 (Sunfish),” is a rock song. “Sunfish” tells the listeners that it is alright to walk on the path you truly believe in, no matter what others think or say. Finally, the album’s last four tracks narrate the discovery of dynamic emotions, experiences, and courage at the end of the journey as a new person.
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In addition to showcasing her two decades of experience, Younha participated in the composition and lyrics of all ten songs in Growth Theory. Each track incorporates multiple instruments to accentuate unique sounds and vibes. Such instruments include electric guitar, accordion, Irish whistle, Janggu (Korean drums), and Kkwaenggwari (Korean small cymbals).
Younha is a Korean solo singer-songwriter managed by C9 Entertainment. She debuted in Japan on September 1, 2004, with the single “Yubikiri,” followed by “Houkiboshi” in 2005. The latter is part of the soundtrack to the anime series Bleach, breaking into the Oricon chart’s top 20. Thus, Younha gained the nickname “Oricon Comet” as the second Korean artist, after BoA, to break into the Oricon top 20.
She made her Korean debut on December 4, 2006, with the single album, Audition. Subsequently, her song “Password 486″ bagged her four Rookie of the Year awards in 2007. In 2023, Younha won Song of the Year at the 20th Korean Music Awards with her hit song “사건의 지평선 (Event Horizon).”
Check out the music video of “Sunfish”, the title track of Growth Theory, below.
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