Singer-actress Aubrey Caraan is set to fly to South Korea for the first time to promote her collaboration with South Korean singer-actor Daewon Lee on their new single, “Selfish Guy.”
Caraan, a self-professed K-drama fan, said it was an honor to be personally chosen by Viva Communications CEO Vic del Rosario Jr. for the project.
“I asked Boss Vic why I was chosen. He said that when he heard Daewon’s voice and the material, my voice seemed to fit perfectly,” she shared. “Out of the female singers in Viva, he thought of me. I’m used to ballads and belting, so the song felt right for me.”
The track, composed by Daewon himself, features both Tagalog and Korean lyrics.
“I already know some Korean words because I’m a fan of K-dramas, but on the day of recording, they taught me how to pronounce each word in Korean properly,” Caraan said. “I am so glad I got to experience singing in another language.”
She also praised her collaborator’s talent and dedication, saying Daewon is the perfect collaborator because he’s a multi-talented Korean performer.
“The first time I heard him singing in Tagalog, it was so smooth, like he’d studied it for years. I’m really proud of him,” she said.
Recording the song came with challenges, she admitted. “He’s very technical. To be honest, I struggled, but they were so helpful. They always asked, ‘Are you still okay?’ sometimes I got frustrated hitting the notes, and of course, I was shy too. They were patient and never made me feel like I was doing something wrong.”
Daewon also spoke about the collaboration and what he hopes the project will bring to both Filipino and Korean artists in the future.
“The Philippines and South Korea are both music-loving countries with well-developed industries. Collaborating allows us to create beautiful music together,” he said.
“It’s a good opportunity for us to work with international artists. I think this is just the start of many more opportunities for Filipino talents to expand our horizons and experience working with foreign artists,” Caraan added.
