Purple Rain talks its latest album and losing its lead singer
Band Purple Rain, which gained widespread popularity after winning the KBS program “Immortal Songs” in March, has released its first regular album in hopes to provide some healing time for listeners.
The album “Wanderer Fantasy” by the group carries its desire for a miraculous change that can light up the world. All five members of the group participated in writing the music and lyrics or adjusting the tunes. The group was put together through JTBC’s program “Superband,” which had made many individual indie musicians team up with one another to show off their talents for the ultimate win. The group made it to the top 3 in the show aired last year.
After it released its first single “The King Must Die,” the group took part in “Immortal Song” in March for the first time and eventually took the win.
The main song off the album is “Miracle,” the lyrics and music of which was written by member Chae Bo-hun. The song is about hope and the desire to sing together. Chae is now serving his mandatory military duty.
The group sat down with Ilgan Sports, an affiliate of the Korea JoongAng Daily, to talk more about its first album. Below are edited excerpts.
BY KIM YEON-JI [summerlee@joongang.co.kr]