WOODZ Makes a Triumphant Comeback with “I’ll Never Love Again”

Global rockstar and acclaimed singer-songwriter WOODZ (Cho Seungyoun) has made a comeback with a bang. His highly anticipated 2-track digital single, “I’ll Never Love Again,” is out now via EDAM Entertainment and Kakao Entertainment, available worldwide on all major streaming platforms.

“I’ll Never Love Again” and “Smashing Concrete” mark the genre-bending soloist’s first post-military release. It gained critical praise for its emotional depth and explosive energy.

WOODZ Make A Statement Comeback Post-Military Service

Known for his fearless approach to genre and raw emotional honesty, WOODZ delivers what critics are already calling his boldest and most unflinching comeback yet.

This new project follows the viral resurgence of his 2021 track “Drowning,” which rocketed back to the top of major Korean music charts earlier this year while WOODZ was still enlisted. Its unexpected revival reaffirmed his lasting resonance with listeners. Now, freshly discharged from military service, WOODZ is channeling that momentum into “I’ll Never Love Again” — a record that captures both the devastation of heartbreak and the defiance of pushing forward.

Tracklist

• I’ll Never Love Again (focus track)
• Smashing Concrete

Track Spotlight: I’ll Never Love Again

The title track, “I’ll Never Love Again,” blends folk-inspired textures with sweeping alternative rock. The song begins with a mournful organ line before exploding into crashing drums and soaring guitars, mirroring the torment of lost love.

His vocals — described by Forbes as “bridging emotional conviction with sonic ambition” — intertwine with a haunting choir. It creates a cinematic soundscape where sorrow collides with beauty. The poignant refrain, “If this is how love always ends, I’ll never love again,” lingers long after the song fades.

The accompanying music video features “mature visuals and storytelling.” The MV captures that same duality: solemnity entwined with resilience, echoing the universality of heartbreak and the recovery that follows.

Track Spotlight: Smashing Concrete

Already introduced to fans in late July via a striking visualizer, “Smashing Concrete” takes an entirely different path. Shifting gears into fiery alternative metal, the track combines WOODZ’s rap and vocals with razor-sharp guitar riffs and thunderous percussion.

Critics have been quick to weigh in.

The Bias List called it “harder than just about anything in his discography,” highlighting its ’90s rock energy. While the reviewer noted that the song’s hooks take a backseat to pure power, the overall effect was deemed “a cathartic anthem of liberation and perseverance.”

Meanwhile, KStationTV emphasized how the interplay of lighting and camera work in the visualizer elevated WOODZ’s evolving rock aesthetic.

The message at its core is simple yet resounding: break down the walls in front of you, no matter how impossible they seem.

Critical Praise & Industry Recognition

Together, “I’ll Never Love Again” and “Smashing Concrete” are being hailed as WOODZ’s most ambitious pairing to date. Forbes noted how his service experience has deepened his artistry, writing that the single “hits the right notes, balancing emotional vulnerability with fierce sonic exploration.”

Korean and international outlets have highlighted the duality of the release: one track is an elegiac exploration of heartbreak, while the other is a full-force anthem of resilience. This juxtaposition showcases WOODZ not just as a performer, but as an all-rounder visionary unafraid to challenge himself — and his audience.

With “I’ll Never Love Again,” WOODZ reasserts himself as one of Korea’s most innovative soloists. Critics and fans agree: this release isn’t just a comeback; it’s a triumph. It is a declaration of intent. WOODZ’s strongest era is only just beginning.

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