From20 Returns With 'Rated R' After Father Kim Jung-nam's Gangneung Election Win

Singer From20 (real name Kim Rae-hwan) is returning to his music schedule after completing the election campaign for his father, Kim Jung-nam, the mayor-elect of Gangneung. He is set to release his second studio album 'Rated R' on the 26th at 6 PM.

Following the election, From20 left a message on SNS to the effect of, "I have successfully completed a few days of election campaigning. It is rewarding and happy to be able to finish with good news." This was an uncommon scene for a singer who began as an idol, who typically avoids activities that show political leanings.

First Democratic Party-affiliated Mayor Elected in Gangneung

Mayor-elect Kim Jung-nam was elected in the 9th local elections for Gangneung Mayor with 58,350 votes and a 51.19% vote share. The incumbent candidate, Kim Hong-gyu, recorded 48,478 votes and a 42.53% vote share. In Gangneung, where conservative party candidates have long shown strength, it is the first time a Democratic Party-affiliated candidate has been elected mayor since the start of elective local autonomy in 1995.

At that moment, From20 was also captured on screen. He accompanied the street rallies during the election campaign period and posted election promotional content on his own SNS. Although some malicious comments followed, he completed his schedule until the end. This scene drew attention as a singer performing before the public returns to his own stage after publicly assisting his family's election.

From BIGSTAR Main Vocal to Solo Singer

From20 debuted in 2012 as a member of the boy group BIGSTAR. He made a name for himself as the main vocalist in the team and also appeared on the KBS idol rebooting project 'The Unit'. After the team's activities were concluded, he continued his solo activities under the name From20.

The current From20 is closer to a solo musician who leads his own songs, videos, and concepts, rather than an idol described by the group activities of a large agency. Now that his name has been widely known through the election issue, what remains for him is to carry this new interest into his music.

Release of 2nd Studio Album 'Rated R' on the 26th

From20 will release his second studio album 'Rated R' on the 26th at 6 PM. The revealed tracklist includes the title track 'BIG BOY' as well as 'Celebration', 'Naked', and 'Social (Remastered)'. Pre-order sales and pre-save notices have already begun.

This comeback coincides with high exposure immediately following the election. However, as the album has not yet been released, it is not yet the stage to predict the results. From20 stands at a moment where he must move his name, that was brought up in political news, back to the place of music news.