Ahn Hyo-seop “Collaborating with Khalid, of whom I had long been a fan, also feels like a dream”··· Reveals the story behind the Musicow project in a Forbes interview - 스포츠경향
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Actor Ahn Hyo-seop said, “I poured my sincerity into ‘Something Special’, and I hope it becomes a special gift for fans.” Ahn revealed the behind-the-scenes of the release of the track ‘Something Special’ through an interview with U.S. media.
Through Musicow’s ‘FANDOM’ project, Ahn Hyo-seop conveyed his enduring sincerity for music with the new collaborative single ‘Something Special’ with the global artist Khalid.
In a recent interview with the U.S. business magazine Forbes, Ahn Hyo-seop said, “Music has been my lifelong passion,” and stated that taking part in this project was a highly meaningful opportunity both personally and for his career.
The ‘FANDOM Project’ is a global music project that Musicow is pursuing together with the global entertainment company Roc Nation. Its core aim is to connect Korean and overseas artists to create new collaborative content and to enable fans to experience music in more diverse ways.
Ahn Hyo-seop, who presented his first solo track through the project, also shared the moment he decided to join ‘Something Special’ during the interview. He said, “I listened to the song in the car, and everything, the weather and the scenery, felt perfect,” and added, “I immediately called my agency and said I would absolutely do it.” Regarding the collaboration with the global pop star Khalid, he said, “I could not believe I was working with Khalid, of whom I had long been a fan. I was happy to be able to work together.”
Ahn also emphasized the meaning of connection with fans through this project. He felt that ‘Something Special’ “is a song that people of any country can connect to emotionally,” expressing his hope that the song would become like a gift to fans and to the world. He added, “Since I have worked as an actor for a long time, I also worry about how fans will view me singing. However, it is my life in the end, and I am truly enjoying this music. I hope this song becomes another opportunity to share emotions with fans.”
Ahn Hyo-seop's sincerity resonated with fans. From immediately after the release of the joint ‘Something Special’ by Ahn Hyo-seop and Khalid, domestic and overseas fans have been responding on social media. Their collaboration entered the real-time trending ranks on X, and on Instagram, fans also launched a streaming verification photo challenge. Fans are reacting enthusiastically, saying, “It feels like heaven settling into my ears”, “I am proud to be a fan of an artist who seems to be good at everything, from acting to singing”, “It was a combination I could not have imagined, but their vocal tones match so well and the mood of the song is excellent”, and “I am even more excited for Ahn Hyo-seop’s next chapter.”
Musicow stated, “The ‘FANDOM Project’ is a project that goes beyond a simple release to connect Korean and global artists and to expand so that fans can experience music IP in new ways. We plan to continue various global collaborations in the future.”
