Billboard Japan spoke to Yuuri about his progress in 2021, a year of great strides for the rising hitmaker.
12/09/2021
You’ve been releasing new songs consistently this year, from “Infinity” to “Betelgeuse.” Did the success of “Dryflower” inspire or influence your songwriting? “Dryflower” was released in October 2020 and has remained in the upper ranks of the charts for over a year. What do you think is the reason why this song has been loved for such a long time?] In my mind, it’s got a melody that isn’t too challenging and anyone can sing it, so that might be one of the reasons. Also, when I record songs, I think of the people who will listen to them, so I guess that might have something to do with it, too. It’s difficult to put into words.
It’s true that “Dryflower” didn’t become a full-fledged hit until after the COVID-19 pandemic, meaning artists couldn’t perform live in front of audiences for some time. While song charts visualize the popularity of a track through figures, they don’t actually show you the people who are listening to it. So you found it hard to believe.