Emerging artist Heo Hoy Kyung recently released her first album ‘Memoirs’ after releasing 5 previous singles over the past year. Consisting of 10 ballads and folk songs, the album contained her honest reflections on the different kinds of love we experience in life. From bittersweet, eternal to even sinful love, she sought to capture the varied emotions one can experience. A 30-minute short film was also released based on the title track ‘My Dear Love’.
Since her official debut in 2021, she was already making a name for herself in the music scene with her heartwarming songs, despite having no promotions. With her gentle vocals and heartfelt lyrics, her songs continue to become a source of comfort for all her listeners.
She was first discovered on Soundcloud by the production team of a web drama, who approached her about using one of her songs, ‘It Doesn’t Matter,’ in their soundtrack. In this spontaneous manner, she made her official debut with that single. With the support and love towards the single, she signed with the indie music label Mun Hwa In and released more calming tracks. By expressing her life stories with sincerity and simplicity, Heo Hoy Kyung offers easy and soothing music to the ears and is one to look out for.
Immerse yourself in these 3 tracks from Heo Hoy Kyung.
1. Kim Cheolsu Story
Heo Hoy Kyung pours out her innermost feelings to craft this heartbreaking song about love that is unrequited. While the lyrics are sorrowful, the way she harmonises ‘ahh~ ahh~ ahh~ ahh~’ in the chorus makes this a comforting one to listen to.
In the end, you turned out to be the same
My happiness would always lead to jealousy
And my sadness always became a weakness
2. So life goes on
The song talks about ordinary lives and how life will always be filled with ups and downs. She wanted to convey the simple message that that is still okay because life is precious regardless. Using a photo of the old man and the baby on the album cover also helps to embody the theme and message of a life well. This photo is also her photo of her grandad!
Closing your eyes like that
Falling asleep like that
Living like that
3. My Dear Love
With her ethereal voice and alluring lyrics, she sings about the different dilemmas one feels in a relationship. Be sure to watch the short film released to experience the full beauty of this song!
My dear love
Please hang in there
I’m the kind of person
Who dives into love too easily
