Singer Seori on making K-pop with TXT, manifestation and how Avril Lavigne inspired her to pursue music
- Laid-back, smooth and dreamy – that’s how the 24-year-old Seori describes her voice
- The key to her success has been her ability to manifest it, she says. ‘Everything happens the way you say it. I learned that from my mum.’
The transition from YouTuber to music industry darling is not an easy one, but South Korean singer Seori has successfully done it.
The 24-year-old (born Baek So-hyun) released her first album, ?depacse ohw, in May 2020, and she has been going from strength to strength ever since.
“I consider my voice to be laid-back, smooth and dreamy. I think all these things combined are what really defines my sound,” says Seori, attempting to put her appeal into words.
The theme of night time runs through many of Seori’s songs, such as Running Through the Night and Lovers in the Night. They are atmospheric and impactful – built to both evoke intense feelings and be danced to.
“I think night suits various stories – ones that are happy, ones that are glamorous, ones that are lonely. I think it can carry all of those different styles and stories. I often record my thoughts at night and write them in my journals. I think that also inspires them.” She records her melodies as voice notes, humming a song out before bringing it into the studio.