Jung Joon-young expressed his pride in being a rock singer and not part of typical mainstream K-pop during a showcase for his new EP in Seoul on Thursday.

“I didn’t really take mass appeal into account when making this album. I think what appeals to the public (typical K-pop) isn’t my thing. And that’s why it was more fun (preparing the album) and I liked it more when it was released,” the 25-year-old rocker said.

Jung continued to express his devotion to rock.

“Of course, some may not like the songs (on my new album) but I hope they will have more thoughts about rock after listening to my songs.”

Jung rose to fame after finishing in third place on the singing audition program “Super Star K4.”

By Ha Ji-won, Intern reporter (jiwonha@heraldcorp.com)

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