WIM on Reinvention, Creative Balance, and Stepping Into a New Chapter

By. Alicia Zamora

WIM is stepping into a new era—one defined by independence, experimentation, and rediscovery. In this conversation for Alicia’s Studio, he reflects on his early beginnings in Bangkok, the foundation built through HYBS, and what it means to now move forward as a solo artist under a new identity.

What becomes clear early in the conversation is that WIM’s relationship with music has never been static. It’s something shaped by curiosity rather than certainty—an evolving space where instruments, genres, and performance experiences slowly built into a deeper artistic direction. While HYBS marked a defining chapter in his career, this new phase feels less like a departure and more like an expansion of everything that came before it.

As he speaks about becoming a solo artist, there’s an underlying sense of openness rather than pressure. The shift hasn’t been about escaping expectations, but about gaining the freedom to explore without compromise. “It’s fun to have complete creative freedom and explore new sounds and ideas,” he shares, describing this period as both unfamiliar and exciting. At the same time, he acknowledges that stepping into this space alone comes with its own uncertainties, though he frames them as part of the process rather than obstacles.

Where HYBS often represented a shared identity, WIM now sits in a space of full authorship—deciding not just what his music sounds like, but what it feels like.

When discussing Mr. Feelgood, WIM describes the track as an intentional shift toward brightness—both sonically and emotionally. Rather than leaning into introspection or melancholy, the song was built around the idea of emotional relief: something light, slightly ironic, but ultimately uplifting.

“It’s about standing up against everyday negativities and finding joy in the little things,” he explains, emphasizing that the track was meant to feel like a reset button. Still, he notes that balancing tone was one of the trickiest parts of the process. “The main difficulty was keeping the upbeat, feel-good vibe while also maintaining a soothing and relaxing aspect,” he says, highlighting the push and pull behind the final sound.

Finding Identity Without a Single Genre

As the conversation moves into sound and genre, WIM resists narrowing himself into a fixed category. Instead, he describes his approach as fluid—something that can move between indie textures, experimental production, and melodic pop sensibilities without losing coherence.

“I can make pop sound like me, I can make R&B sound like me, even alternative music,” he says, pointing to the idea that his identity as an artist is not defined by genre, but by tone and instinct. Rather than fitting into one lane, he sees value in movement between spaces, drawing from whatever feels creatively honest in the moment.

One of the clearest highlights in his recent journey comes from his debut performance in Taipei. Beyond being a milestone, the moment stood out because of its physical connection with the audience—the way participation transformed the performance into something collective rather than one-sided.

“There was that moment when I split the crowd into left and right sections and had them sing different parts of ‘Mr. Feelgood’ in unison,” he recalls. “It was amazing to hear everyone come together like that.” For WIM, that experience reinforced the direction he wants to move toward: music that doesn’t just sit quietly, but moves people.

Looking ahead, WIM’s focus is not centered on reinvention, but continuation. New music is already in motion, and a debut solo album is gradually taking shape. Rather than defining it too early, he seems more interested in allowing it to evolve naturally.

“You guys can definitely expect more music with fresh musical palettes,” he says, hinting at what’s coming next while keeping details open-ended. There’s also a sense of patience in how he approaches the future—less urgency, more trust in timing.

As he puts it, this next phase is simply about staying connected to music, wherever it leads next.