This is the interview released at the official YouTube channel, I took some effort to translate it for all non-Korean fans and people interested in Aphrodite song concept. I hope you’ll find it helpful.

Q. Explanation of Aphrodite song contents

The well-known god of beauty and love, one of the 12 gods in Greek and Roman mythology.

Lyrics about falling in love with Aphrodite and expressing all kinds of love you have.
The narrator, who was in darkness, touches the light and is transformed into love, expressed with a strong voice and sorrowful emotions.

While I was writing lyrics, I got sucked into Aphrodite’s greatness, her beauty and her seduction and allure. This song contains stories about the goddess of beauty, desire and all fundamental love.
It is very different from Paradigm, rather than saying that I will wake up, it contains the message that I will be with you.

Q. Written by Son Jinwook and composed by Son Jinwook

I’ve always composed music and created vocal melodies and I did a lot of work while being in a band. This time I got very greedy for Son Jinwook’s solo song, so I participated in composing and writing lyrics.

Q. What emotions did you sing with?

I think I started with earnest and heartfelt emotions and poured out all my strength to record and produce the song with a melody and vocal quality that would lead to the best catharsis.

Q. The actual pronunciation of Aphrodite

I remember when a long time ago a foreign friend called me in a pronunciation that was different from what we Koreans know.
I don’t know if it was a coincidence or a miracle, but when I put it into the chorus melody exactly as it was pronounced, it fit perfectly. I think my desire to analyze and write more about this song has become stronger.

Q. The message behind this song

I really wanted to convey my gratitude for the support I received from my fans during this very difficult and lonely life while making music. When fans see artists, they often deify them or say that they are our singers, but in fact, on the contrary, artists cannot exist without fans. I am so grateful, that it cannot be expressed in words.

Always giving strength
Fans are my Aphrodite

Q. Criteria for selecting costumes for this activity

I had a National Singer concert at the end of last year.
The clothes I wore back then made me want to continue this concept and create a mixed version of ROCKER + IDOL.

  1. Casual and yet…
  2. There is also a bit of decadence mixed in.
  3. Strong rocker-like appearance
  4. Son Jin-wook ONLY

I wanted to create Son Jinwook’s own look.

Q. Music video concept

What is the concept of Aphrodite? A cult leader or a demon lord… you can talk about it like that.
I also said this at the shop: “Handsome Ranshindo from comics.” Of course, I’m not saying that I’m good-looking, I’m just saying that I want to be that way.

Q. The visuals are getting more and more noticeable

I take care of myself a lot. I wonder how other celebrities take care of their skin and other things like that. I think there are a lot of people who can’t find the right makeup or haircut that suits them.

TIP. It’s important to find what suits you

Q. Hair color with a unique perspective

Sapphire blue, gold, pink, grey… I’ve bleached my hair about three (four) times, and I think gray has always suited me well. Maybe it will be semi-fixed to gray.

Q. Jinwook’s diet management method

Actually, because I eat quickly, I can eat a lot, so I started eating slowly first.
I also like to eat very salty foods. But because of eating salty foods, people drink a lot of water and their faces swell, so I reduce sodium and focus on protein as much as possible.

Protein-rich diet, low sodium, chew slowly and thoroughly.

If I chew slowly, I feel fuller. I think this method works.

To Klings who always waited for me

I always say: let’s walk and move forward together.
Sometimes, you wait and we walk together slowly, but this year, I think there will be days when we’ll run a little faster. Thank you so much for always waiting, supporting, and loving me. I will also work hard to give you good news with many projects.
Thank you.

This is a translation made with “Google translate”, so there might be some mistakes. It can’t be used for any official purposes.
Also translated only parts that were subbed, not everything what Jinwook was saying.