Joshua, a member of the group SEVENTEEN, collaborated with American singer-songwriter Dylan Matthew.
According to his agency Pledis Entertainment, Joshua released 'Love Is Gone (Acoustic) (with JOSHUA of SEVENTEEN & Dylan Matthew)' today (15th) at 1 PM through global music streaming sites.
This song is a ballad that expresses the heart of a speaker who has lost love. Joshua's unique vocal tone and emotionally resonant expression blend with Dylan Matthew's calm vocals, leaving a lasting impression.
Joshua released the solo version of 'Love Is Gone (with JOSHUA of SEVENTEEN)' on the 25th of last month, quickly entering the 'Worldwide iTunes Songs' chart. Online, there have been numerous praises such as "Joshua's smooth tone breathes new life into the song" and "a voice that comforts while expressing sadness in the sweetest way."
Through his agency, Joshua expressed, "I was surprised that my voice and Dylan Matthew's voice blended better than expected. This song has a different energy compared to the solo version," and added, "I hope to collaborate with him on other music or projects in the future." He continued, "I hope this song becomes a good gift for everyone who needs comfort."
The original song 'Love Is Gone (Acoustic)' was released in November 2019 by the American duo SLANDER and has continued to be loved through word of mouth online. It has surpassed 600 million cumulative streams on Spotify, and the music video is on the verge of surpassing 300 million views on YouTube.
Joshua, a member of the SEVENTEEN vocal team, has collaborated with various international artists based on his unique vocal color and solid singing ability. He has featured in the song '17 (feat. Joshua and DK of SEVENTEEN)' by the famous American singer-songwriter Pink Sweat$, and also participated in the revival album of the legendary boy band New Kids On The Block, showcasing his presence in the global music market.
Meanwhile, SEVENTEEN, of which Joshua is a member, will kick off their new world tour 'SEVENTEEN WORLD TOUR [NEW_]' at the Incheon Asiad Main Stadium on September 13-14. Tickets sold out during the pre-sale, demonstrating their strong ticket power. The members will perform twice at the largest venue in Hong Kong, Kai Tak Stadium, on September 27-28, and then continue their tour in five cities in the U.S. in October, followed by four major domes in Japan in November and December.
[Geum Bitna, MK Sports Reporter]
