▲ Lee Ji-hoon, the runner-up on 'Our Ballad,' will officially debut on the 20th with the single "A Good Person." Photo courtesy of SM C&C
[SPOTV News — Kim Won-gyeom] Lee Ji-hoon, who earned runner-up on the TV competition 'Our Ballad,' is set to make his formal debut with an emotionally driven ballad produced by Yoon Jong-shin.
Lee will release his first original single, "A Good Person," at 6 p.m. on the 20th.
"A Good Person" reads like a warm check-in at a time when comfort is scarce. It quietly reaches commuters coming home after long days, middle-aged listeners carrying life’s burdens, and exhausted young adults—offering the simple, reassuring message: you are enough. Lee Ji-hoon's gentle, earnest delivery amplifies that sentiment and invites lasting empathy.
Notably, singer-songwriter and producer Yoon Jong-shin—responsible for many career-defining songs—wrote, composed, and produced the track. Born from his concern for people who have lost their self-esteem, the song carries a sincere message: you were enough then, and you still are now. It aims to offer genuine comfort and resonance.
Actor Yoo Seung-mok, who drew praise last year for his role as Executive Baek Jeong-tae in the JTBC drama 'The Story of Manager Kim, Who Owns a Home in Seoul and Works at a Big Company,' appears in the music video and delivers a restrained, nuanced performance. From a weary office worker driving down a dark road to moments of leaning on the music to catch his breath, Yoo portrays the quiet toll of everyday life with subtlety.
After watching Lee’s performance on SBS's 'Our Ballad,' Yoo became a fan and later decided to appear in the music video to support Lee, now on the same agency roster. He embodies a character that realistically represents the fatigue of working life.
The video also cuts to shots of Lee playing guitar against a vast, cosmic backdrop, heightening the song's emotional atmosphere. The direction connects two characters in separate spaces through music, deepening immersion and crafting a narrative in which comfort travels across time and place—further enhancing the track's lyrical mood.
Since finishing as runner-up on last year’s 'Our Ballad,' Lee Ji-hoon has been shaping his own musical identity out of a deep respect for Kim Kwang-seok. With his debut single "A Good Person," he hopes to move listeners again with a sincere voice and to announce himself as a more fully realized artist.
