Korean alternative pop-rock boy band Catch The Young released a remake of the 90s hit song “You, Always.”
“You, Always” was originally released by Korean synth-pop band Mono in 1993 as a track of their first album with the same name.
Through their version “You, Always (2025),” Catch The Young added their young and fresh vibe to the original song with a deep knowledge of songwriting and arranging. Their version also represents their respect for the original version and their confidence in musicality.
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Korean band Mono (Photo from music.bugs.co.kr)
They surprised the fans by pre-performing “You, Always (2025)” at their solo concert, “Loud And Proud,” at Rolling Hall in Seoul, Korea, on Jan. 17.
This was followed by a teaser video on their official social media channels on Jan. 21, showcasing the members playing together and sending cheerful energy in a dreamy background.
Sani, leader of Catch The Young, explained why they decided to release a remake of the song.”
“‘You, Always’ is a hit track by Mono, released in 1993. We thought this song would be perfect for Catch The Young as we have the goal to play music that can resonate with all generations. In addition, we wanted to work on a song that all listeners, ranging from K-pop fans of the 21st century to people who love the nostalgic music of the 90s, can enjoy together,” he said.
Main vocalist Namhyun said, “I was excited and happy throughout the whole process of working on ‘You, Always (2025)’ because the original version was very widely loved. I hope you’ll find more charms of Catch The Young through this single, and we look forward to showing great live performances of this song.”
The original version of “You, Always” from the 90s featured synthesizers and the New Wave genre, while Catch The Young creates a whole new style crossing over the past and the present.
For this new single, all members of Catch The Young participated in arranging and creating the band’s signature sound with their youthful senses while maintaining the sentiments in the original song.
Park Jung-won from Mono, the composer of the original “You, Always,” shared his hope for Catch The Young to grow and showcase the band’s musicality and talent more to the public through the release of “You, Always (2025).”