If you’ve ever had feelings for someone and didn’t know how to put them into words, SE SO NEON’s latest single “New Romantic” might just speak for you.
Led by singer, guitarist, and all-around creative force Soyoon Hwang (also known for her solo work as So!YoON!), SE SO NEON’s new track is like a soft breeze — filled with delicate synths, warm guitar tones, and lyrics that gently tug at your chest. Released in both Korean and English, “New Romantic” wraps around you like a song you didn’t know you needed until it arrived.
But it’s not just about love. It’s about those awkward, human feelings — the kind that make you both excited and unsure. Soyoon admits that expressing deep affection makes her feel vulnerable, but it’s also what keeps her going. “Even if the relationship isn’t clearly defined, those feelings help me move forward,” she shares. That’s the soul of “New Romantic” — an honest confession of caring deeply, even when you don’t know where it will lead.
The track is part of SE SO NEON’s much-anticipated debut album <NOW>, arriving August 15. The album reflects a period of reflection and rediscovery for Soyoon. After releasing her solo album in 2023, she found herself unsure of what to do next. So she left Korea for New York, spending long days in the studio and rediscovering what she loved about making music in the first place.
“I was ready to quit music,” she admits. “But being in New York gave me hope again.” That moment of renewal is what <NOW> is all about — being present, tuning into your surroundings, and finding meaning in small moments.
SE SO NEON’s sound defies easy categories. One minute it’s indie rock, the next it’s synth pop with a vintage twist. But it always feels real. And “New Romantic” is no different — it’s gentle, dreamy, and emotionally raw in a way that feels honest rather than dramatic.
Whether you’re navigating your first crush or figuring out how to express love without saying too much, “New Romantic” might just be the perfect late-night companion.
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