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HONGJOONG of ATEEZ Talks ATINYs, “Lemon Drop,” Golden Hour Series and New Music
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- Jun 26, 2026
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Summary
ATEEZ leader, producer, and creative force Hongjoong returns to the studio for a conversation about the journey that's taken him from sending in a demo and training alone for six months to leading one of K-pop's biggest groups. With nearly 200 songwriting credits across ATEEZ's first eight years, the 27-year-old reflects on how he first fell in love with making music, his songwriting process, the responsibility that comes with being the group's captain, and the difference between being an artist and an idol. We also dive into ATEEZ's latest era — ‘Golden Hour Part 4 dropped in Feb and it seems like Part 5 is on the way. Plus the story behind "Lemon Drop" and "NO1," and his album of reinterpretations celebrating the artists who inspired him. Along the way, Hongjoong talks about his love of Los Angeles, what keeps him inspired after eight years, and why ATEEZ's enduring motto remains: Break the Wall. With Apple Creator Studio, it’s all yours for the making. Try Apple Creator Studio free at https://www.apple.com/apple-creator-studio/ SUBSCRIBE to Our Podcast ►►https://tinyurl.com/48yfe4v5 SUBSCRIBE to YT ►►https://tinyurl.com/5n8km55u Follow The Zach Sang Show: https://tiktok.com/@zachsangshow https://www.instagram.com/zachsangshow/ https://twitter.com/zachsangshow https://www.facebook.com/ZachSangShow/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .