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Singer Ahn Chi-hwan to Release 15th Album 'Seize the Day' Next Month

From Hankyoreh · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • South Korean singer Ahn Chi-hwan will release his 15th full-length album, "Seize the Day," in early September.
  • The album, inspired by the Latin phrase "Carpe diem," focuses on the importance of daily life and encourages living in the present.
  • Ahn Chi-hwan will also hold a solo concert titled "Singing of Autumn" in Seoul on September 18 and 19 to commemorate the album release.

Veteran South Korean singer Ahn Chi-hwan, often called the "singer of the era," is set to release his 15th full-length album, "Seize the Day," in early September. This release marks his return to the music scene just 11 months after his 14th album, "Human World," in October of the previous year.

The album's title, "Seize the Day," directly translates the Latin phrase "Carpe diem." It carries a message of cherishing the present moment and fulfilling daily responsibilities rather than dwelling on the past or worrying about the future. Ahn Chi-hwan explained that the album is a tribute to individuals diligently pursuing their tasks and an expression of gratitude for the everyday moments that allow him to compose and sing about his experiences.

I have reached an age where I must reflect on the past, embrace my present self, and prepare for the future. I intend to live my life by walking slowly, looking far ahead, and singing quietly.

— Ahn Chi-hwanExplaining his perspective on life and his new album.

"I have reached an age where I must reflect on the past, embrace my present self, and prepare for the future," Ahn Chi-hwan shared. "I intend to live my life by walking slowly, looking far ahead, and singing quietly." He added that the album celebrates those who quietly carry out their duties and expresses his thankfulness for the daily life that enables him to capture and sing about what he perceives within the flow of existence.

To celebrate the new album, Ahn Chi-hwan will hold his solo concert, "2026 Autumn Ahn Chi-hwan Concert, Singing of Autumn." The performances are scheduled for the evening of September 18 and the afternoon of September 19 at Yeonnam Space in Mapo-gu, Seoul. During the concert, he will perform new songs from "Seize the Day" alongside his beloved hits like "People Are More Beautiful Than Flowers" and "What If I."

The 15th album is a tribute to people who are diligently carrying out their given tasks, and it contains gratitude for everyday life where I can now see and feel things within the flow of life.

— Ahn Chi-hwanDescribing the themes and inspiration behind his new album.
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Originally published by Hankyoreh in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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