Lee Chanwon's 'Cheer Up' Hits 12 Million Views

Singer Lee Chan-won's music video for "Cheer Up" is gaining popularity, surpassing 12 million views. The song delivers a message of comfort and courage to those struggling during the COVID-19 pandemic, with Lee Chan-won's bright and warm energy exerting a positive influence.

The music video for "Cheer Up," released on Lee Chan-won's official YouTube channel on October 7, 2021, exceeded 12 million views as of June 24. This song is the title track of Lee Chan-won's first mini-album, ".. Gift," and is a semi-trot song featuring a cheerful house rhythm with sophisticated brass elements.

In the music video, Lee Chan-won approaches passengers tired from daily life, singing to them. The passengers gradually change to bright expressions, dancing along and becoming lively. The song contains a message of comfort and courage to those experiencing difficult times due to COVID-19, saying, "Good days will come if you live, everyone cheer up." Lee Chan-won's bright and positive energy, combined with his soulful voice, evokes his nickname "Human Vitamin."

Lee Chan-won recently proved his exceptional popularity by winning four awards at the '35th Seoul Music Awards': the Trot Award, the Bonsang, the Popularity Award, and the SMA Best Artist Award.

"Cheer Up" is a song that creates a semi-trot feel with a cheerful house rhythm and sophisticated brass added to Lee Chan-won's distinct mid-to-low-toned vocals. It reflects a perspective towards ordinary citizens enduring difficult daily lives during the COVID-19 period, conveying a wish for those facing the hardships of reality to endure their days with even a little more brightness and hope.