Eric turns music producer for new idol group

Eric [Top Class Entertainment]

Singer and actor Eric has set out as a music producer to a new idol group, revealed his agency Top Class Entertainment on Monday.

According to a press release by Top Class, Eric has been serving as the music producer to a new four-member girl group named stellar which is set for a debut in June.

So far, he has collaborated with famed composer Kim Do-hyun to write lyrics to the group's title song “ROCKET GIRL,” did the rapping for the song, and took the lead in deciding the overall direction of the album. Eric is planning to show up on the music video for the song as well.

In the meantime, Eric is set to attend fan meetings in several countries in Asia starting with Thailand on May 21 and is also seeking to release his solo mini-album sometime this year.

In the long run, he also looks to resume his singing career as a member to his idol group Shinhwa next year.

Eric, whose real name is Mun Chong-hyok, made his debut through idol group Shinhwa in 1998 which had been one of the most popular groups in the country and throughout Asia.

He then pursued a career in acting in 2003 and landed on a lead role in several hit dramas such as “Strongest Chilwoo (KBS, 2008),” “New Employee/ Super Rookie (MBC, 2005)” and “The Phoenix (MBC, 2004),” as well as winning roles in films “June’s Diary (2005)” and “A Bittersweet Life (2005).”

Currently, other Shinhwa members Jun Jin, Min-woo and Andy are all serving their two-year mandatory military service while Eric and member Dong-wan were discharged of their duties late last year.

Girl group stellar [Top Class Entertainment]

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