Park’s return heralded a new era for the singer but she has no plans of forgetting her roots. The title track “Spring” not only expresses her hopes for a new beginning, but leans into her past; it was written for Park by South Korean producer Brave Brothers that the song was born out of song elements he had come up with working on music for 2NE1 back in 2007.
Park: I thought it was a short period of time, but it’s been eight years since I came back [with solo music]. Spring is always about new starts and new beginnings, and I thought it was important to highlight this.Sandara Park, who was in 2NE1 with you, featured on the song. What was it like working with her after a few years of not putting out any music together?
Park: I don’t think about things like, “this is R&B” or “this is hip-hop” or “this is dance.” I don’t really care. I just love to sing songs.Park: I watched a lot of [Korean television] dramas and movies. I didn’t try to listen to a lot of music. It’s been eight years so of course I’ve listened to music but I spent a lot of time watching dramas.Park: By the charming guys. [Laughs] I’ve become happier. I’ve focused on that. I’ve been recommended a lot of new songs from America.