Colde on his burgeoning career and upcoming English album: “It took six years, but I’m finally here”

The South Korean R&B musician chats with NME about his first world tour, new music and embracing all versions of himself as he works towards his next milestone T he concept of yin and yang is a delicate dance that treads the thin line between duality and harmony. Rooted in ancient Chinese philosophy, yin is a representation of life’s more tranquil, nurturing aspects – often associated with darkness, femininity and, most importantly, introspection – while yang , on the other hand, embodies the vibrancy of light, masculinity and action. This intricate interplay between two opposing forces is not merely a philosophical abstraction, it’s a lens through which we can understand and approach the world around us.

READ MORE: BOYNEXTDOOR on ‘19.99’ and entering adulthood: “I think all of us are still kids” Or, at least, that’s how South Korean R&B singer Colde understands and approaches his music. He has been building his career brick-by-brick since he made his first official foray into the music scene in 2016 as one-half of OFFONOFF.

Eight years and a bunch of solo music later, he finally feels as though he’s standing right on the precipice of what he’s always dreamed of – which began when he released his first English single album, aptly titled ‘Yin’, in August. “I really focused on my past, my roots, my core when making this album,” he tells NME over a video call while on tour in the US . “It was like going through a journey into myself.

I felt like.