AKMU Lee Chan Hyuk Tries To Escape Death in Solo Debut 'Panorama'

On October 17, 2022, at 6 PM (KST), Lee Chan Hyuk from the brother-sister tandem of AKMU initiated his solo career with a solo album entitled 'Error.' This album is led by the title track 'Panorama.'

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Debuting as a soloist, his first solo album is enveloped with eleven songs that extend to various genres - from EDM to R&B.

Metaphorically, Lee shared that the album cover represents his life in his late 20s.

Unraveling Lee's Philosophical Music

When K-pop powerhouse, YG Entertainment, released the title poster for the solo album, it featured Chan Hyuk bending his back and looking upward while situated in a tunnel.

Midnight of October 14, 2022, the music video trailer for Chan Hyuk's solo intrigued the fans as it featured half of AKMU trying to fight for survival after encountering an accident. Hence, seeing a 'Panorama' of his life.

Watch the music video trailer here:

Even accelerating the fans' interest, the teaser left the viewers with the core question of what brought him to the lethal situation. Indeed, the teaser drew the attention of many to look forward to Chan Hyuk's solo debut.

With the preliminary releases, YG Entertainment shared that Lee's solo debut will feature "boldness and incomparable original imagination."

Defying life-and-death situation in 'Panorama'

In this death-themed album, Lee mentioned in a press conference at YG Entertainment's headquarters that he did not expect his solo project to come early. Despite being released more than the artist envisioned, Lee commented that he "tried narrowing the gap between thought contradictions" through this album.

With his genius mind, the tracks in his solo debut album are interconnected and collectively form a narrative.

"About 80 percent of popular songs are about love. But if you realize that there are people who have never fallen in love in their entire lives, but there are none who have never died, I think we should talk more about death." - Lee Chan Hyuk

The 26-year-old half of AKMU has proven his worthiness for a solo career with this music video as he flexed his wide range of musicality potential. Being in the industry since 2014, Lee rose to popularity for his lyric writing and music arrangement.

Upon the release of the symbolic music video, fans applauded by stating that the scenarios were perfectly placed, despite not using nudity, alcohol, and romance. Additionally, fans were hooked by the way Lee used his solo debut to narrate a story that is relatable to plenty of people.

Even though 'Error' was released today, physical albums are to be released on Tuesday.

Haven't streamed on AKMU Lee Chanhyuk's 'PANORAMA'. Be awed by watching it here:

Akdong Musician, famously known as AKMU, is a Korean sibling duo consisting of Lee Chan Hyuk and Lee Su Hyun under YG Entertainment. Su Hyun is known for her vocals, while Cha Hyuk juggles vocals, rap, lyric writing, and producing for the duo.