WOODZ says first album 'Archive. 1' was a chance to 'redefine myself'
By Olivia Munson
Published on March 4, 2026.
South Korean artist WOODZ, born Cho Seung-youn, has released his first studio album "Archive. 1", out now. The 29-year-old multi-hyphenate singer-songwriter, producer, and performer has a successful career spanning over a decade in the South Korean entertainment industry. His music has received over 1.1 billion global streams and with five EPs under his belt, he is ready to embark on a new career chapter. WOODz, who began working on the album nearly three years ago, describes it as a collection of his reflections on life and genres of music he enjoys. He aims to showcase themes of instinct, emotions, relationship and identity throughout the 17-song track list, highlighting themes such as "CINEMA" and "Drowning".
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