Dongryul — The Owner of a Voice That Resembles the Seasons

In the fall of 2024, a Nonol video quietly went viral. It was a song titled 'A Season That Resembles You,' and 130,000 people stopped before that stage. Comments were flooded with reactions like 'His voice makes my heart pound!!' At the center of it all stands Dongryul.

First introduced to the public as contestant No. 70 on Sing Again Season 2, he is now gradually revealing his own colors at Nonol. He is a musician who chooses sincerity over flashy technique, and simplicity over elaborate arrangements.

Story

Dongryul's music doesn't offer grand consolation. It simply sits quietly beside you, keeping you company. He is someone who makes the kind of music that suddenly comes to mind every time the seasons change.

What stories his first full-length album will hold is already intriguing. If you're curious about those stories, meet him first at Nonol.

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🎵 "A Season That Resembles You"

From the moment the first note rings out, it feels like sitting by a window on a rainy day. Dongryul's vocals begin with a stable chest voice in the lower register and transition naturally to head voice in the chorus. His plain, vibrato-minimized delivery further highlights the song's lyricism.

The arrangement, starting with a single acoustic guitar, is concise. Yet the string lines added in the bridge lend depth to the song. The repetitive structure of the lyrics 'You and spring, you and summer, you and fall, you and winter' recalls Park Hyoshin's seasonal songs, but Dongryul's warm interpretation stands out.

13,059 people watched this performance. And many shared their hearts in the comments.

🎵 "Like This Song"

This song was born in Dongryul's studio in the winter of 2023. As he himself shared, 'I feel most free when I sing on stage. The eyes and lights of people watching from the stage, the vibration of instruments felt behind me — all of that sets me free.'

That freedom is fully captured in the music. The fingerpicking pattern in the intro isn't complex but is effective. At the transition from verse to chorus, the vocal range rises by an octave, creating the song's dynamics.

16,881 people connected with this sense of freedom. The official Nonol account even posted the lyrics in the comments.

🎵 "Smiling at Lost Love"

A song perfect for listening alone in a room late at night. The special quality of Dongryul's tone shines brighter when singing about sadness. It feels like a blend of Lee Seunghwan's composure and Yoon Jongshin's warmth.

The song follows a typical ballad structure, but an impressive moment comes in the bridge where the key shifts up a half step without modulation. His confession about 'someone who made every moment together feel precious' sounds genuinely heartfelt.

11,843 people shared in this smile. A song that perfectly captures Dongryul's charm of never losing warmth even while singing about parting.

🎵 "Runaway"

Compared to Dongryul's other songs, 'Runaway' clearly has a different texture. As he explains, 'In life, we face various difficulties. It would be best if we could fight back, but sometimes that's just hard.' This song captures a positive perspective on escape.

The intro, beginning with rhythmic strumming, clearly sets it apart from his other ballads. True to its English title, the melody leans closer to pop-rock. 12,110 people 'ran away with joy' together.

🎵 "Nonol Live Collection"

'I'll spread the word far and wide' — the comment that received the most likes. 20,380 people either met Dongryul for the first time or reconnected through this video. As the title suggests — a collection of warm male vocals — this video showcases the comforting power of Dongryul's music.

Through this collection, Dongryul's music was introduced alongside Jungshiki's 'Mapo Dumplings,' HolyBear's 'Adult Child,' and Scon's 'Unrequited Love.' It has been praised for comforting many hearts with emotional lyrics that match the autumn weather.

🎵 "Dongryul Full Ver."

'Go Dongryul!!!!!!!!' — a fan's cheer that says it all. This full version, watched by 12,054 people, is the perfect package to experience all of Dongryul's original songs at once. There's no room for boredom throughout its 30-plus minute runtime.

As @PingpongYuni comments, 'Great songs, I keep coming back to listen,' there's an addictive quality that keeps you returning. @LeeMK's encouragement follows: 'Your songs are so good~ Cheering for you, Dongryul~'

Through this video, you can fully grasp Dongryul's musical spectrum. From ballads to pop-rock, you can see how his vocals handle any genre with ease.

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Defining Dongryul's music in one word is difficult. His journey, which began as the vocalist of the band 1DB in 2018, has expanded its spectrum from indie rock to folk and singer-songwriter territory. He is also a multi-instrumentalist who plays guitar, bass, and drums.

After his broadcast debut on tvN's 'Good Song' in 2020, he appeared on JTBC's Sing Again 2 in 2022 and Mnet's 'Super Karaoke Survival VS' in 2023, showcasing his charm to a wider audience. He is particularly remembered for his relaxed stage manner with 'NO tension.'

Through original songs like 'A Season That Resembles You,' 'Like This Song,' 'Runaway,' and 'Smiling at Lost Love,' he demonstrates outstanding songwriting ability, and is currently preparing to release his first full-length album in 2024.