In 2011, she was a contestant on the singing competition program Superstar K3 (under her Korean name, Yoon Bitnara), and was eliminated during the rival mission. She started her music career by uploading cover songs on YouTube, and moved to South Korea in 2010. Images via WA Entertainment.Esna was born in Los Angeles, California and graduated from UCLA, where she studied jazz vocals. Thankfully, WA Entertainment has backed such a gifted artist and given her a chance to spread her own artistry to an even wider audience. Like Crush and Gray before her, Esna is joining the recent influx of producers and songwriters who have debuted to show that they aren’t just skilled in the studio. Therefore the mature, simplistic style works fine. Her genre is targeted to those who prefer the soulful, R&B works of artists like Gummy and Wheesung. Esna is not trying to work her way into the K-pop girl group market, or even into the K-pop solo female market. But the lack of these things doesn’t really detract from the song or meaning. Yes, there could have been more “oomph” and or even a guy, for that matter. No, “I, I Love You” is not a knock-your-socks-off visual spectacle.
The glare of the light from the surfaces within the room adds an ethereal ambiance.Īnd, that’s about all there is to the MV. Similar to the music and vocal tone pick up, the effect is also captured by the raising of the lights. She sits in the empty room, at a white piano, and is dressed gracefully. Esna herself also reflects the simplistic elegance. From the background, instead of a smoky bar, the scene appears to be that of a wedding banquet hall or swanky restaurant. Shot in black-and-white, the MV is very intimate. She clearly has a lot of connections and is respected among her senior peers. Honestly, there’s not much to say about the MV.Īs an introduction, Esna enlists the help of artists such as Verbal Jint, Jokwon, John Park, and San E to discuss and praise her as an artist. This is an adult conversation therefore the MV is adult-like.
Or girls playing coy and shy before revealing their feelings. There will no boys running around carrying flowers. The MV isn’t your typical flowery, bright, bubbly confession song. The “you-oo-oo” at the end of each chorus is what really brings in the jazziness of the song.Ĭoupling the vocals with the music provides the feelings of being in a smoky bar while a siren sings a lovely love song. The earnestness of her feelings is reflected in Esna’s vocal demonstrations. Just like the music picks up, so do the inflections. The smoky and airiness that she achieves throughout the track offers additional color to the song. The emotion is building up as the confession moves along.Īs for Esna, she has a sweet, yet rich, voice. There is also an addition of backing vocals that are included. As the song progresses, the bass and drums are added. The absence of additional instruments for the first verse and chorus assists in emphasizing the sweetness of a confession. The instrumental mainly features a very simple piano melody. The song is a smooth R&B, but slightly jazzy, style of track. Not content on just releasing the Korean version, Esna has also released the English version for “I, I Love You.” Nothing is lost in the translation, although the lyrics are somewhat different. There’s no one else who understands me like youĮsna’s love profession, though done with tentativeness, is for the one who has been there for her and has been able to reach through her defenses.
Per Esna: “This song is about that moment you are finally able to tell the person you love, “I Love You”.” “I, I Love You” is of course a love song. She’s the brain behind “Some,” “Without You,” and “Special Love.” She’s written songs for Mamamoo, 4Minute, and MR.MR she’s also worked with Wheesung, K.Will, Geeks, and Phantom, and even participated in the OST for hit drama Heirs.Īfter being behind some of the biggest recent hits, Esna has finally taken her turn in the spotlight with her debut single “I, I Love You.” Esna may, or may not, be a familiar name to K-pop aficionados.
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