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Singer-songwriter Byun Ha-eun, also known as Hebron \/ Courtesy of Hebron<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Singer-songwriter Hebron, the solo folk project of MGFF vocalist Byun Ha-eun, has opened the doors to \u201cHouse of Green,\u201d his first full-length album released Sept. 15.<\/p>\n

A collection of songs written over the course of a decade, the 13-track album traces the artist\u2019s experiences of the world after \u201cstepping out of his house\u201d \u2014 comprising stories of love, separation and longing. It features the 2024 single \u201cAnchor,\u201d alongside long-unreleased fan favorites such as \u201cGreeting\u201d and \u201cHonestly.\u201d<\/p>\n

He also released a physical edition Oct. 6, featuring additional tracks including \u201cWindow\u201d and \u201cHome,\u201d bringing the total to 20 songs.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe overarching themes of this record simply couldn\u2019t be captured in anything less than a full-length format,\u201d he told The Korea Times. \u201cI believe these tracks could only truly become the \u2018House of Green\u2019 when gathered together.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cHouse of Green,\u201d a theme that Hebron had been eager to explore for a long time, \u201cis actually the name of our family\u2019s group chat.\u201d It was taken from a scene in a film his mother watched when she was young, which left her with a vivid image of the kind of domestic harmony she admired.<\/p>\n

Growing up in a similarly tight-knit household shaped what the singer hoped to express through music. \u201cAs I walked this path, I thought that what I wanted to do for my family was to write down and document what I saw and learned through music,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Over time, the core concept of home gradually expanded to encompass other relationships he formed along his musical journey, from close colleagues to his supporters. \u201cThat\u2019s when I realized, \u2018Even if we are all different people, we can be united and happy within music!\u2019\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

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Singer-songwriter Byun Ha-eun, also known as Hebron \/ Courtesy of Hebron<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

With its stripped-down acoustic folk arrangements, the album allows the narratives in both its lyrics and the singer\u2019s delivery to speak for themselves. <\/p>\n

\u201cI believe the power of folk music lies in storytelling,\u201d the soloist said. <\/p>\n

Rather than striving to create new sensations through sound, folk music places emphasis on conveying stories through lyrics, melody and a performer\u2019s own voice and interpretation \u2014 and that\u2019s what draws him to the genre.<\/p>\n

\u201cPerhaps it\u2019s the most unrefined form of music, yet also the purest and most passionate,\u201d the artist remarked.<\/p>\n

With songs written across different chapters of his life, he reflected on the shift in his expression caused by the time gap between writing the tracks and finally recording them.<\/p>\n

\u201cI vividly remember the situations and stories from when I wrote every single one of them \u2014 though the emotions from back then had faded quite a bit,\u201d the singer recalled. <\/p>\n

He likened the process to revisiting feelings he had already come to terms with, much like looking back on a cherished memory from the distant past. \u201cFor instance, the feeling of the \u2018I love you\u2019 I sang back then and the \u2018I love you\u2019 I sing now are very different,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

\u201cThrough this album, I\u2019ve become a little freer and a little more comfortable now.\u201d<\/p>\n

This sense of ease may have come from years of navigating the music scene honing his craft and building his own experiences. Yet despite his years in music, a part of him chooses to remain childlike and curious, approaching his growth as a musician with humility.<\/p>\n

\u201cI still try to look at the world and people with a heart similar to when I was young. But when I find myself pondering new situations or choices, I do feel that certain experiences and lessons have stayed with me,\u201d he said. \u201cIt\u2019s a wonderful gift that time gives.\u201d<\/p>\n

This outlook also shapes how he finds inspiration for his music. By paying attention to the seemingly mundane details of everyday life, he finds meaning in moments that might otherwise pass unnoticed. He recalled receiving a rubber plant from a student, initially thinking it would be easy to care for, only to end up overwatering it.<\/p>\n

\u201cWatching that, I thought about the distance between people. It made me reflect on whether my heart had rushed ahead and \u2018overwatered\u2019 someone. I wouldn\u2019t have felt this if I had missed what was happening right in my studio that day,\u201d he said. <\/p>\n

\u201cI live believing that more things are connected as one than we think. Then, even the small parts of daily life return to me as something I needed or as inspiration.\u201d <\/p>\n

In turn, he hopes his songs offer a similar sense of inspiration. He aspires to be remembered as a musician who sparked hope, enjoyed life and made music for a long time alongside his listeners.<\/p>\n

\u201cI think a lot is written about living day by day while waiting for the \u2018evergreen\u2019 \u2014 the hope that will always be there, unchanged. Wouldn\u2019t this aspect bring comfort to many people?\u201d he mused.<\/p>\n

Perhaps it is this openness and sense of wonder that fuel his curiosity, leading him to explore different facets of his musicality through Hebron and his \u201cother faces\u201d \u2014 as the vocalist of indie rock band MGFF, one half of pop duo Hilltown and a member of classical-pop unit enaheim, which debuted last summer.<\/p>\n

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Singer-songwriter Byun Ha-eun, also known as Hebron \/ Courtesy of Hebron<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Though each project has its own artistic direction, he knows which aspects of his music he holds closest and where he can give his collaborators room to explore. He sees lyrics as the \u201cheart\u201d of his music, something he considers irreplaceable, while composition and arrangement shape its outward form. As long as that heart remains true to him, he is open to compromise on the rest.<\/p>\n

\u201cI always actively respect the choices of the players or composers I work with,\u201d the singer shared. \u201cPerhaps collaborating with different musicians across multiple projects isn\u2019t so difficult for me because I have one thing I hold most dear.\u201d<\/p>\n

While his work is primarily tied to music, he recently branched out into design and print efforts. Having long considered publishing a book of his own, Hebron decided to include a lyric book as part of \u201cHouse of Green\u201d \u2014 featuring the lyrics to 38 songs the artist has written and performed over the years. The lyric book will be included with the first 100 copies of the physical album.<\/p>\n

He had also designed his own CDs in the past, but this time, he teamed up with graphic design studio The-A-Side to shape the album\u2019s overall visual identity. A sheet music book may be next on his list, though nothing is set in stone just yet.<\/p>\n

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Singer-songwriter Byun Ha-eun, also known as Hebron \/ Courtesy of Hebron<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

To mark the release of \u201cHouse of Green,\u201d Hebron is set to welcome listeners into the \u2018house\u2019 with a solo concert at Salon Moonbow on Oct. 17. He plans to perform every song on the album as well as share more in-depth the stories behind the tracks.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019ll put a lot of effort into making sure that the audience can follow the story,\u201d the singer-songwriter said. \u201cThere won\u2019t be a flashy production or setup, but I plan to focus on my own immersion on stage. Because that\u2019s what folk is.\u201d<\/p>\n

He performed the album for the first time after its release in Jebi Dabang last month, along with his backup band Hyena.<\/p>\n

Following the showcase, Hebron hopes for the opportunity to bring \u201cHouse of Green\u201d to venues across the country. He\u2019s also preparing to release new music for enaheim, out soon.<\/p>\n

Beyond that, his plans are pretty straightforward. \u201cI\u2019ll probably be writing new stories as I live day by day again,\u201d the artist shared.<\/p>\n

\u201cHouse of Green\u201d is available for streaming on Spotify<\/a>. Ticket prices for the album showcase start at 44,000 won and are available through the Melon Ticket website. Follow @hilltown501 on Instagram<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n

Mariel Abanes (@staymmmad on Instagram<\/a>) is a freelance lifestyle and culture writer\/editor from the Philippines, currently based in Seoul. She promotes indie music and culture, and writes poetry and prose<\/a> from time to time. <\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

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