eaJ Rides the Beat In New Single “merry go round” – Listen
This marks his second single release of the year.
By Rome Saenz
Courtesy of @eajpark
Courtesy of @eajpark
Today (May 23, 2025), eaJ (also known as Jae Park) has debuted his latest single entitled “merry go round.” Blending bedroom popBedroom PopA genre of lo-fi, intimate pop recorded at home with simple equipment, characterized by soft vocals, dreamy textures, and personal lyrics. Enabled by affordable production software and online sharing, bedroomGo to Bedroom Pop Glossary intimacy, moody synth-driven production, and indie rock angst, the song captures the endless cycles of toxic love. Along with the song’s release, the Korean-American singer-songwriter premiered a music video showcasing vintage visuals to match the retro synth beats of the track.
Watch the music videoMusic VideoA short film that accompanies a song, combining performance, storytelling, and visual style to promote the music. Music videos shape an artist's image, can drive viral success and fan theories,Go to Music Video Glossary of “merry go round” below:
This marks the artist’s second single release for the year, as he previously debuted the powerful anthem, “ruin my life,” last April 18, 2025. Earlier this year, as well, he joined as a collaborator on BINI’s recent BINIverse EP, on the track, “Secrets.” On this EPEPShort for extended play, a collection of songs longer than a single but shorter than a full album, typically containing three to six tracks. Artists use EPs to introduce theirGo to EP Glossary, he was one of the international collaborators alongside AGNEZ MO, and later on, Belinda.
In the September 2024 digital cover story of Billboard Philippines, eaJ opened up about his turbulent journey from leaving K-popK-PopA genre of South Korean popular music known for polished production, intricate choreography, and elaborate visuals, built around trainee systems and global fandoms. K-pop has a huge following in theGo to K-Pop Glossary to embark on his solo ventures: “I’m doing this myself, so it makes me proud of my wins, and I’m learning. I’m learning more and more.”
Listen to “merry go round” here: