Hwang Chi-yeul to Release First Summer Album I LOVE SUMMER on June 26, Concert Set for July

Singer Hwang Chi-yeul is returning with his first album capturing the seasonal feeling of summer since his debut. His agency, Tentoo Entertainment, announced his comeback by sequentially releasing concept photos for his new summer album 'I LOVE SUMMER.'

This album is the first summer-themed project that expresses the diverse emotions of summer through Hwang Chi-yeul's unique musical color. The key point is that the music release and concert schedule have been set together. 'I LOVE SUMMER' will be officially released through various online music sites on June 26 at 6 PM.

From White Suits to Summer Photos on a Yacht

In the released concept photos, Hwang Chi-yeul visually captures the freshness of summer. In the first photo released on June 15, he presented a clean 'Summer Gentleman' look with all-white suit styling.

In the second photo released on June 23, he created a relaxed summer atmosphere on a yacht atop the blue sea, matching a navy knit with white pants. A 1-minute preview video of the seaside version of the title track 'Our Summer' was also released, offering an early glimpse of the album's atmosphere. In the video, Hwang Chi-yeul conveys the song's refreshing mood against the blue sea.

5 Tracks Including 'Our Summer'

'I LOVE SUMMER' contains a total of 5 tracks, including the title track. The title track 'Our Summer' sings of the love that bloomed amidst the dazzling moments of midsummer and the longing left at its end.

The lyrics contain messages reminiscing about past memories, such as "We can't go back / But if I think of you then," and "Sometimes I want to ask if, like me / You also think of the place we were together."

The full tracklist consists of ▲Our Summer ▲Breath ▲Love, Summer ▲Summer Drive ▲Unsaid. The emotional lines of love, excitement, breakup, and longing are all contained within the album.

Solo Concert at Nodeul Island Live House on July 4

Following the music release, performances to meet fans directly will follow. Hwang Chi-yeul will hold his solo concert '2026 HWANG CHI YEUL CONCERT 'Our Summer'' at the Nodeul Island Live House in Seoul on July 4.