K-pop boy band EPEX releases English song 'Fool'
K-pop idol group EPEX released “Fool,” the English version of the main track of their third studio album “Youth Chapter 3 : Romantic Youth.”
“Fool” is the English rendition of the song “눈물나게 고마워 (Grateful to Tears)” and is EPEX’s second track that is completely sung in English after “So nice,” which was created in collaboration with American synth-pop duo, Joan.
“I’m very excited to share ‘Foold,’ the English version of the title track ‘Grateful to Tears’ from our third full-length album, with our fans. With the same melody but a different language, I think ‘Fool’ highlights a difference in the overall tone of the song and the members’ voices. I hope many people can empathize with and feel comforted by EPEX’s music.” said Wish, the leader of EPEX.
The original Korean version “눈물나게 고마워 (Grateful to Tears)” is a sentimental pop track that portrays a mature acceptance of farewell.
“Fool” describes a person who feels controlled in a relationship, as if being “played” in a game. The lyrics express a desire to break free and overcome the emotional setback from this relationship, despite acknowledging being a “fool in love.”
By presenting two distinct stories with the same melody, they want to to convey the group’s wide spectrum of storytelling.
“Since all the lyrics in ‘Grateful to Tears' were in Korean, I’m thrilled to present ‘Fool,’ a full English version of the track. I believe you’ll be able to enjoy the difference between the two tracks if you listen closely to the message in each song. Please give it a lot of love!” said member Ayden.
Member Jeff said, “‘Fool’ is the first full English track that is sung solely by EPEX members, so to me, it feels like a new challenge for us. I hope you show lots of love and support for ‘Fool’ and I look forward to the day we sing this song in person for our fans.”
EPEX concluded their third fan concert, “Romantic Youth,” in Seoul and Tokyo in August, but they will soon be heading off to Macau to perform on Oct. 4th as an extension of their fan concert performances.
They also recently participated and performed at the 41st Mynavi Tokyo Girls Collection 2025 Autumn/Winter, a major fashion festival held in Saitama Super Arena in Japan on Sept. 6.
Before the year closes out, fans can expect even more exciting performances and promotions from EPEX.
