Explore ID:Earth's Musical Journey in Exclusive Interview

A name like ID:Earth naturally sparks curiosity. Born from a desire to record the Earth through music, her work feels both expansive and intimate, inviting listeners to travel alongside her imagination. While she explores the vastness of the universe, she also captures the emotions, dreams, and contradictions of humanity. To her, music isn’t just sound, it’s a language.

Written by Lucie Gougeon

With a growing discography of singles, EPs, and full-length albums, she has also made her mark in the world of OSTs with The 8 Show, Your Honor, and most recently Good Boy, to name just a few.

After debuting with her single EGYPT in 2019, she continued to share her understanding of the world through Home, ALIENS, the 2nd full album <SPACE STATION> and INSOMNIAC ; a few of my personal favorites.

Now, she has just pre-released her new EP’s title track Utopia (October 18, 2025), subtitled “What Is the Ideal World We Dream Of?”, a song that dives into the relationship between technology and humanity.

On this occasion, we were able to ask her a few questions.

A portrait of an artist with light hair styled in braids, wearing a white outfit with fur accents, posing with hands clasped together. The background is softly lit with a gradient from light to white, and text overlay reads 'DIVE INTO THE IDENTITY OF THE EARTH WITH ID:EARTH - EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW'.

In this interview with SLR Magazine, ID:Earth opens up about her inspirations, her creative process, and where she’s heading next in a world she continues to map, one song at a time.

SLR: You’ve just released your pre-single Utopia! Can you tell us a bit about the story or the inspiration behind it?

The song began with a question “What is the utopia that humanity dreams of?” The Utopia I present in this album isn’t just an ideal world. It’s a dimension where language barriers disappear, and only the most essential values and technologies for humanity’s survival coexist for the sake of Earth’s descendants. For this music video, I experimented with AI technology as part of the creative process. It represents the era we live in, but also questions the right relationship between humans and technology. I used to have a negative view of AI myself, but I realized that criticizing something before truly understanding it isn’t right. This project became an opportunity to think about the essence and purpose of technology. And to express through music the question: “How can we evolve with technology while preserving our essence?” And of course, it’s a fully original piece of music.

SLR: Which artists or experiences have had the biggest influence on your sound and style?

The first live concert I ever saw was by the New-Age composer Yanni. I remember crying but not knowing why. It wasn’t rational. It was emotional. I think that emotion later shaped my fondness for grand, cinematic sounds.

SLR: What emotions or messages do you hope listeners feel when they hear your music or see you perform?

I simply want them to feel. Whatever emotion arises, I hope it reaches them honestly.

SLR: Looking back at your musical journey so far, what has been the most surprising or memorable moment for you?

My debut single was called “Egypt.” One day at a museum, I saw a mummy and unconsciously began sketching a melody on my phone. Later in Korea, I finished the song and started learning Arabic to match the mysterious syllables I had been humming. When I developed the film from that trip, there was a photo of me standing beside the mummy, one I had no memory of taking. The song didn’t gain much attention at first, but years later I was in a taxi and suddenly heard it playing on a travel show about Egypt. That moment was surreal and deeply rewarding.

SLR: Are there any artists you dream of collaborating with, or projects you hope to pursue in the near future?

I’d love to collaborate with artists who have a strong sense of identity in their sound. Artists like FKJ, DPR, Glass Beams, The Weeknd, Daft Punk, Rosalia, and Danny Elfman.

SLR: You’re also part of the band ‘Transfixion.’ How does working in a band compare to your solo work as ID:Earth?

My solo work is my life’s mission. It’s where I document and preserve the evolution of civilizations through music. Transfixion, on the other hand, is a legendary Korean band known for its World Cup anthem. Within the band, I perform as a keyboardist and sub-vocalist, channeling national pride and shared nostalgia.

SLR: If your discography as ID:Earth were a movie, what genre would it be, and why?

Probably an SF documentary or a musical drama. When I encounter a question, I can’t help but dig into its essence. I need to know why something is the way it is. That’s what brings peace to me. That’s why my music often becomes a journey of questioning and discovery.

SLR: What’s a question you wish interviewers would ask more often, and how would you answer it?

I like questions I’ve never been asked before. They help me discover new sides of myself, and my answers become new discoveries too.

SLR: Lastly, is there a message you’d like to share with your fans?

Thank you for waiting for me and believing in me. I hope my music brings even a small amount of light or strength to you. I’ll be back soon with even better music.