INTERVIEW
INTERVIEW
☆ BY ALICIA ZAMORA ☆
YUKON WANTS HIS MUSIC TO FEEL LIKE YOUR OWN FORM OF UNDERGROUND THERAPY—Whether he's creating with 0WAVE or working on music of his own, yukon has always found ways to turn his feelings into something people can connect with. As a solo artist, he gets to explore the sounds and ideas that feel closest to him, with rap giving him the space to tell stories, play with words, and express himself more directly. But for him, a song doesn't necessarily have to be understood word for word to mean something. Sometimes, it's the feeling behind it that matters most, and that's something he keeps in mind whenever he's making music.
Having spent so much time creating alongside the other members of 0WAVE, yukon has picked up influences that have found their way into his own work, even in ways he didn't initially expect. He's also someone who takes his time with the details, especially when it comes to making sure a certain sound or moment feels right. Still, figuring out what works doesn't always come easily. He admits he's never fully confident in his creative decisions, and probably never will be. Instead of seeing that as a bad thing, he's learned to enjoy the uncertainty that comes with making something new.
That willingness to keep going says a lot about how yukon approaches music in general. Writer's block is something he deals with, but rather than stepping away and waiting for inspiration to come back, he'd rather push through it. It's a mindset that comes from spending years figuring out what he wants his music to sound and feel like, while still leaving room for things to change along the way. If there's one thing he'd tell his younger self, it's that getting where you want to be might take longer than expected, but you'll get there eventually.
Read Luna's conversation with yukon below.
LUNA: For those who are just getting familiar with your music, how would you introduce yourself as an artist?
yukon: My name is Yukon, and I’m here to be your underground therapy. Tap in.
LUNA: You wrote the track alongside Guhyeon, who also contributed to its composition. How did the song develop from writing to production? Were there any ideas or sounds that completely changed the direction you initially imagined for it?
yukon: He’s essentially an equal contributor to the world we’re building around yukon’s character. I typically come up with the overarching concept, including the emotions we want to explore and the storyline, and then we work together to build the sonic elements around it.
LUNA: Being part of 0WAVE means contributing to a collective built around different approaches to R&B, soul and hip-hop. How do you navigate the relationship between your identity within the group and the sound you're developing as a solo artist? Do those two creative spaces ever influence or challenge one another?
yukon: I’ve always felt there was a distinction between 0WAVE and yukon, not just musically but also in the personas I embody in each. As a member of 0WAVE, I would try to blend in, using myself as one component of the collective persona we were building together.
On the other hand, there’s a certain freedom I feel when working solo. I get to explore sounds and themes that are more closely aligned with my personal taste.
These two definitely influence each other naturally. Sometimes I would jump around from working on 0WAVE songs to yukon songs and even turn a yukon song to a 0WAVE song.
LUNA: Hip-hop and rap have always been part of your musical world, but this release feels like a more direct introduction to that side of you. What does working within that sound allow you to express that you might approach differently through R&B?
yukon: Rap is definitely my favorite way to express my emotions. Influenced by so many rap artists, my writing naturally leans toward direct emotional expression, storytelling, and wordplay. I love how much room rap gives me to play with language and describe things in such a detailed way. I often incorporate it into my songs to add context and bring the story behind each track to life.
LUNA: How much do you pay attention to the little details in a song? Are there sounds or production choices that might go unnoticed by most listeners but mean a lot to you?
yukon: It really depends. There are some details I’m willing to let slide, but I try to be very precise when I feel something is important to the overall song. This usually applies to the bass and certain moments where I want to emphasize a specific message or element of the track.
LUNA: You've contributed to eight EPs with 0WAVE, which means you've spent a lot of time creating music within the same collective. Is there anything you've learned about what makes a song feel complete to you? Has that changed since you first started making music?
yukon: Since the beginning, I’ve felt that the overall vibe of a song is what matters most. Of course, I’m also very intentional about what each song is about and the lyrics I write. At the same time, it’s 2026 and not everyone who listens to my music will necessarily be able to fully understand the words. I try to keep that in mind when creating: making sure the song can still communicate the right feeling and atmosphere, even without the lyrics taking the lead.
LUNA: Having worked on so many projects with 0WAVE, I'm sure you've picked up different things from each member. Has another member ever introduced you to an artist, genre or sound that you ended up becoming really interested in?
yukon: MODS rock/punk era influenced me pretty heavily. At the time, all he was listening to was 90s/early 2000s rock, and that’s where I got my inspiration for using guitars in my songs which you will get to hear pretty soon.
LUNA: What do you usually do when you hit writer's block? Do you step away from the music for a while, or are you the type to keep working until something clicks?
yukon: I just like to keep going. I do hit writer’s block, but I don’t really believe in keeping a distance from work to get around it. I like to break through it, not go around it. It’s just what works the best for me.
LUNA: Do you think you've become more confident in trusting your own creative decisions over time?
yukon: No, and I don’t think I’ll ever be fully confident in my decisions. But I think that’s what makes it more interesting. Life is full of uncertainties and music is just a part of it. I put a lot of time into making decisions. Some may think I look like a maniac, but I still enjoy it. I think it’s just part of the grind.
LUNA: Thinking about everything you've experienced since first getting into music, what is one thing you wish you could tell your younger self?
yukon: It might take longer than you think. But you’ll get it.
