'A New Beginning': Inside Kim Woo-jin's 'I Like the Way'

Taking a decisive part in its song selection, mood direction, and composition, Woojin is sharing how he has evolved with the world through this album

- DEBASHREE DUTTA

KIM WOO-JIN stands as a model of resolve, resilience, and artistic transformation.

Emerging onto the music scene as Woojin, he had an uphill climb through unforeseen situations. Fortunately, his undying love and commitment to his craft helped him navigate all aspects of the industry, the minefields of social media, and public scrutiny while forging a career that speaks to the heart of his audience.

Channeling those experiences and his emotions into his music, Woojin’s songs have become an outlet for sharing his struggles, setbacks, triumphs, and a transformative journey he’s been through—also, one for the listeners to find solace in his honest and emotive performances. I Like the Way, Woojin’s latest third minialbum manifests his transformation, inherently his musical metamorphosis, unveiling a new chapter as a solo artist that effectively translates his voice into stories through music—one geared towards catharsis. “For this album, I tried to tell my story more confidently and honestly than before,” he says. “I worked with the hope that everyone who listens to my music will receive happiness and comfort.”