Sponge Cola. Picture: Courtesy of Sony Music Philippines
Sponge Cola has all the time been a fan of nice narratives. Whether or not it’s a e book, play, movie, and even the hit Ok-drama “Queen of Tears,” the four-piece OPM band has the knack for translating stunning tales into music — which is obvious of their new single “Tatlong Buwan.”
Like many Ok-drama followers, Sponge Cola frontman Yael Yuzon discovered himself being captivated by the love story of Baek Hyun-woo (Kim Soo-hyun) and Hong Hae-in (Kim Ji-won) in “Queen of Tears.” His love for the hit sequence — notably its tenth episode — culminated in Yuzon instantly writing a track about loving somebody without end.
“It’s the thought of releasing one thing so intense. I don’t assume I’ve ever written a track this intense shortly. It’s been a very long time since I’ve written one thing like this since I principally write about basketball as of late,” Yuzon instructed INQUIRER.internet in an unique interview. “It goes again to my roots of writing a few love story that’s not essentially mine, however a fictional love story.”
In line with Yuzon, the track was performed on the spur of the second. He and his bandmates Gosh Dilay, Armo Armovit, and Tedmark Cruz had been in the midst of engaged on a brand new track when Yuzon wrote “Tatlong Buwan.” The vocalist turned the lyrics to Gosh, thought of the group’s “Filipino editor,” who then described as a “free-flowing” steam of feelings.
“I don’t assume the track is relatable as a result of it’s solely a few married couple. If you take a look at your dad and mom or titos and titas, you type of have an concept of what being married is about,” Yuzon stated whereas admitting he generally takes the type of a “divorce lawyer” to associates going by means of the identical marital issues.
“Kim Soo-hyun presents a personality who’s relatable. I additionally know numerous guys like him who’re prepared to simply accept something. Having the stress of being judged by the opposite aspect of the household or your in-laws is quite common,” he continued.
READ: From followers to companions: Kim Soo-hyun, Kim Ji-won’s bond in ‘Queen of Tears’
One of many highlights of “Tatlong Buwan” is the coda, “Ang aking buhay / Kahit ulit-ulitin / Ika’y pipiliin / Ang aking buhay / Kahit ulit-ulitin / Ika’y pipiliin ko.” This led to Yuzon saying the only could be a reminder to {couples} that there’s nothing unsuitable in being upfront about your love, like Baek and Hong within the hit sequence.
Nevertheless, the musician famous that expressing and accepting love is determined by the couple and what works for them.
Yuzon’s love for Ok-dramas
Yuzon stated his foray into turning his love for Ok-dramas into music started with “Begin-Up,” which continued with “Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha” and “Queen of Tears.” However Yuzon all the time discovered inspiration in “nice narratives” for the band’s music, saying he’s a fan of how Ok-dramas spotlight feelings and storytelling on the similar time.
“Ok-dramas are constructed to be an outpouring of feelings. I knew ‘Queen of Tears’ was going to be intense as a result of it was already talked about in its press convention. This made it really easy to jot down,” he stated. “Kim Soo-hyun is the sort of actor whereby you possibly can really feel his feelings by means of the display. Typically, I might get near it and inform him, ‘It’s okay.’”
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Yuzon thought of himself “OA” (a euphemism for somebody who’s further or goes all-out), even in relation to his love for Ok-dramas. He additionally shared that he and his spouse Karylle get pleasure from watching Korean sequence of their free time.
For the couple, an excellent set-up consists of Karylle cooking or ordering Korean meals and guaranteeing there are not any glasses close to their couch. “She would generally cook dinner pork with kimchi. We additionally ensure that there ought to be no glasses close to the couch as a result of once we begin watching, I are inclined to kick round. It’s actually a part of our preparation.”
“OA ako so kapag naiiyak ako, tumitingin sa’kin ang spouse ko. Sinasabi niya sa’kin, ‘Wala pang nangyayari. Kumakain lang sila.’ Sasabihin ko foreshadowing ‘yun,” he continued whereas laughing. (I’m OA so after I tear up, I take a look at my spouse. She tells me, “Nothing’s occurring but. They’re simply consuming.” I might say it’s a foreshadowing.)
‘Unapologetic’
Whereas some think about Ok-dramas as a “corny” interest, Yuzon reiterated that he’s “unapologetic” with the issues he likes. “Typically, folks wish to outline themselves with the issues they like. For me, I like what I like.”
“For those who don’t like what I like, it’s okay. You do you. I do me,” he continued. “I don’t must make an apology for it as a result of it’s a good way of residing life. Life is brief, stay your life, like what you want.”
The musician identified that the “female” notion of Ok-dramas is made by judgmental folks. And with this, he would relatively deal with himself and what he likes.
“Individuals would see liking issues like Ok-dramas as female, nevertheless it’s perceived by somebody judgmental. I’m gonna fear about me. It’s one thing I like so it’s not my downside, it’s a you downside. We shouldn’t be put in a field,” he stated.
“Tatlong Buwan” was launched on April 24 and an accompanying music video was dropped two days later. The video options the filming places of “Queen of Tears” together with Hoenamu Restaurant, Geonji Village, and Korean Stone Artwork Museum, to call just a few.
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