RYLAI

Seoul-born artist Rylai brings a rare dual perspective to his music, one shaped equally by scientific curiosity and raw creative instinct. After graduating with a physics degree from a top university in South Korea, he found his two worlds colliding in audio engineering and sound design, a discipline that allowed him to engage both sides of his mind at once.

It was not always a foregone conclusion. Though melodies had been bouncing around in his head for as long as he can remember, it was only in his early teenage years, when he stumbled upon an old digital piano that had sat untouched for years, that he truly connected with music. The moment his hands touched the keys, something clicked.

Still based in Seoul, Rylai regularly crosses the Pacific to pursue his career in the U.S. His sound pulls from a wide orbit of influences, including the genre-defying boldness of K-Pop pioneer Seo Taiji, the introspective lyricism of Kendrick Lamar, and the emotional textures of R&B, pop, and indie.

With fan-favorite “Fall For You” and the heartbreak ballad “Issues” already in his catalog, Rylai continues to carve out his space with his latest single, “Run.” Built on bright synths, driving bass, and electric guitar, the upbeat pop track is about running from whatever is holding you back, whether that’s society, culture, or your own demons, and facing the hard thing head-on. Sometimes the only way out is through. He is only just getting started.