'Chronicles of Water' X Heo Hwae-gyeong, Delivering Deep Comfort Through the 'Words' Collaboration Music Video

The film 〈Chronicles of Water〉, receiving critical acclaim for actress Kristen Stewart's bold directorial debut and Imogen Poots' overwhelming performance, has released a special collaboration music video featuring singer-songwriter Heo Hwae-gyeong's representative song 〈Words〉.

The film 〈Chronicles of Water〉 is a journal cinema depicting the process of the protagonist Lydia, who finds freedom in the water after throwing herself in to forget her sorrow, reclaiming her lost voice through writing. This collaboration was realized amidst praise that Heo Hwae-gyeong's musical color, which has conveyed empathy and comfort to listeners with her clear and transparent tone, perfectly matches the lyrical atmosphere of the film.

The released music video captivates attention with the protagonist Lydia's calm narration opening the scene. Heo Hwae-gyeong's 〈Words〉 follows, quietly unraveling the unspoken sincerity and lingering feelings of relationships, representing the emotional state of the characters in the film. In particular, from the inner turmoil of a teenager shaken by anxiety to the portrayal of a thirty-something who finds solid tranquility in life through writing, Imogen Poots' delicate expressions, perfectly acting out a tumultuous life, are layered with Heo Hwae-gyeong's calm vocals, leaving deep impressions and lingering feelings with the audience.

Debuting in 2021, Heo Hwae-gyeong is an artist who has secured a solid fan base with songs featuring honest and straightforward lyrics such as 〈It Doesn't Matter〉 and 〈The Story of Mr. Kim Cheol-soo〉. Continuing her active career with the EP 〈Must Remember〉 and singles 〈Strange〉 and 〈To That Person〉 in 2025, she has broadened her musical spectrum through this collaboration with the film. Her musical journey, which has been like singing her memoirs, resonates with Lydia's writing journey in the film, adding significance to this collaboration.

The collaboration music video of 〈Chronicles of Water〉, which deeply illuminates the protagonist's inner self through the harmony of music and visuals, is expected to be an unforgettable emotional gift for prospective audiences waiting for the film's release.