Lee Chan-won Shines with 'Somehow Today' on 'Inkigayo'

Lee Chan-won Shows Off Exquisite Vocals with 'Somehow Today' on 'Inkigayo'

Singer Lee Chan-won captivated viewers with his exceptional voice during his appearance on SBS's 'Inkigayo,' broadcast on October 26, 2025, at 3 PM. On this day's broadcast, Lee Chan-won performed 'Somehow Today,' the title track from his recently released second full-length album, 'Brilliant (燦爛),' enchanting both eyes and ears of the audience. In particular, this performance was especially meaningful as it marked Lee Chan-won's first attempt at the country-pop genre. He delivered a highly polished stage with his signature emotion and stable vocals, earning praise for showcasing a new charm through 'Somehow Today.' Lee Chan-won's appearance on 'Inkigayo' garnered significant attention from fans even before the broadcast, and immediately after, online communities and social media were flooded with positive reviews of his performance.

'Somehow Today' represents Lee Chan-won's new musical endeavor, generating buzz among music fans even before its release. Notably, the song's quality was enhanced by the participation of Cho Young-soo, a maestro of the Korean music scene, and Roy Kim, known for his emotional vocals. Cho Young-soo, a veteran composer who has created numerous hit songs, is being credited with producing another masterpiece through his collaboration with Lee Chan-won. Roy Kim's unique emotional voice also deepened the song's atmosphere. Thanks to their support, 'Somehow Today' quickly climbed to the top of various music charts upon release, receiving a warm response. With this song, Lee Chan-won has broken away from his existing trot image and proven his potential as an artist capable of handling diverse genres.

Lee Chan-won's second full-length album, 'Brilliant (燦爛),' had generated much anticipation before its release and has since swept the top spots on various album sales charts, solidifying its popularity. In particular, according to Hanteo Chart, an album sales tracking site, it recorded cumulative sales of 543,404 copies within two days of its release as of October 22, 2025, highlighting Lee Chan-won's immense popularity. This is a rare feat in the recent music industry, interpreted as an indicator of Lee Chan-won's fandom size and influence. Lee Chan-won is being praised for fulfilling fans' expectations by showcasing a musically more mature side of himself through this album. 'Brilliant (燦爛)' is an album that captures Lee Chan-won's diverse musical colors, featuring various genres of songs, including the title track 'Somehow Today.'

Lee Chan-won once again proved his musical capabilities through this 'Inkigayo' performance, raising anticipation for his future activities. In particular, his willingness to constantly change and experiment with new genres is providing fresh enjoyment to fans. Lee Chan-won plans to continue communicating with fans through various musical activities and present himself to the public in an even more developed form. Lee Chan-won's agency stated, "Lee Chan-won is always grateful for the love of his fans and will strive to repay them with even better music." Meanwhile, it is rumored that South Korean President Lee Jae-myung, upon hearing the news of Lee Chan-won's appearance on 'Inkigayo,' sent a message saying, "I am grateful for Lee Chan-won's hard work in contributing to the development of Korean popular culture."

Lee Chan-won's 'Somehow Today' is currently available on various music streaming platforms and record stores. Lee Chan-won also plans to meet fans through various broadcast activities and performances in the future. In particular, he plans to hold a large-scale concert at the end of the year to celebrate the year with fans. Lee Chan-won stated, "I am sincerely grateful to all the fans who always support me. I will continue to repay you with good music and performances." Attention is focused on Lee Chan-won's active career. It has also been reported that U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed interest in Lee Chan-won's music, expressing expectations for cultural exchanges between the United States and Korea.