Roy Kim‘s ’Twenty-Five, Twenty-One' Teaser: What Makes This Comeback So Emotional?

Seo Hye-bin | 2026.05.12

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[EPN Enpinow reporter Seo Hye-bin] Roy Kim stoked anticipation for his comeback with a teaser for the music video for \"Twenty-five, Twenty-one.\"

On May 8 at 6 p.m., Roy Kim posted a teaser for the music video of the remake album track \"Twenty-five, Twenty-one\" on his official social channels.

Though brief, the teaser captured fans' attention with its wistful mood and cinematic staging.

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Set in a studio, the teaser shows Roy Kim sorting freshly developed film. He trims the strips and holds them to the light, as if sifting through old memories.

Brief clips of Roy Kim as a child deepen the longing for lost time.

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Near the end, Roy Kim's deep, warm voice intones the line \"Twenty-five, Twenty-one,\" leaving a lingering impression. A single phrase is enough to stir emotion and underscore his return.

Fans reacted with comments such as, \"As always, I trust Roy Kim,\" \"The teaser has a different vibe,\" \"It feels like a coming‑of‑age film,\" \"The visuals are incredibly evocative,\" and \"It brought back forgotten romance.\"

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Earlier, he released sequential music-video posters for \"No Encore Requests\" and \"Twenty-five, Twenty-one.\" The teaser echoes the album's themes of time and memory, heightening listeners' anticipation.

Roy Kim will release the remake album Bloom Again at 6 p.m. on May 20.

The album includes six tracks: \"No Encore Requests,\" \"Twenty-five, Twenty-one,\" \"Smile Boy,\" \"Why Are You Like That,\" \"A Heart for One Person,\" and \"Song of the Wind.\"

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