The last time WINNER's Taehyun was promoting the groups upcoming mini album "Exit: E," he was getting arrested and playing the guitar - being young.
In contrast, Taehyun is now showing a different, softer, and more intimate side of youth.
Recently, the official WINNER YouTube channel began streaming a behind-the-scenes/making-of video for Taehyun's solo single "I'm Young." In the video, Taehyun shows a more sensitive side as he plays the role of a man in a relationship. Fans can check out the behind-the-scenes video below.
Despite the title, some fans on YouTube are praising Taehyun and WINNER for their more mature style.
"I love how mature WINNER is. This mature style doesn't suit many groups, but it fits WINNER perfectly," said Nadia Kwon.
The maturity is perhaps in the willingness to show Taehyun getting close with a female actress who is playing his girlfriend in the video. There is even a scene where Taehyun is shirtless and lays underneath a blanket with the actress, capturing what looks to be an extremely intimate moment that most couples experience.
According to Allkpop, the music video for "I'm Young" was shot in Montreal, Canada. Taehyun shares in an interview that "I'm Young" is supposed to be a continuation from "Baby Baby" music video. The music videos for "I'm Young," "Baby Baby," and "Sentimental," the other title track from "Exit: E," will all be released on Feb. 1.
YG Entertainment has sanctioned many other promotional materials for WINNER's long anticipated comeback including a warm-up single "Pricked," and several covers of their upcoming title tracks by fellow label mates Akdong Musician, Lee Hi, Katie Kim, and Big Bang members Taeyang and G-dragon.
If that's still not enough material for fans, WINNER will also host a live countdown to their "Exit: E" album release on Naver's V-APP on Jan. 31 at 11pm.
It would appear that the theme of being young is necessary to WINNER's 2016 comeback if only to keep up with all their releases.
