With his dreamy universe, signature violins, and a rare sensitivity, Peach Luffe has established himself as one of the most singular voices on the Korean indie scene. An artist of introspection, he transforms solitude, reflection, and raw emotions into soundscapes of hypnotic gentleness. Revealed in 2025 when Ego went viral in the Philippines and When You Hold Me appeared in the Korean film The First Ride, he has since pursued an international trajectory driven by a loyal community.
Ahead of his arrival in Canada for MKFCM, we had the opportunity to interview him by email on August 9 to learn more about his universe, his inspirations, and the emotions that run through his music.
At MKFCM, Peach Luffe arrives with a deeply personal musical identity: jazz chords, violins that shape the atmosphere, and a desire to create a safe space for his listeners. Behind his gentleness lies an artist marked by challenges, occasionally devaluing looks, and a childhood spent between two cultures — experiences that now fuel the emotional strength of his songs.
His appearance at the festival promises a suspended, intimate moment, where the public will discover an artist who seeks not to impress, but to touch. An encounter with a universe where dreaminess, vulnerability, and sincerity become a single language.
1. What themes inspire your artistic universe?
Peach Luffe: “My universe is deeply marked by isolation, solitude, reflection, and introspection. Ever since childhood, I’ve spent a huge amount of time alone, and these emotions have become an essential part of who I am. Even today, I live a lot in my own bubble — often accompanied by my cat, Mango — and this solitude continues to influence the way I compose and tell my stories.”
2. How would you describe your sound, and what makes it unique?
Peach Luffe: “My music is very dreamy, almost floating, with a strong presence of jazz-inspired chords. What really makes it unique is the use of violins. They bring a special emotional texture, a softness that allows me to express feelings that words alone aren’t always enough to convey.”
3. Is there a defining moment or turning point in your career?
Peach Luffe: “A very important moment happened in 2025. My song Ego went viral in the Philippines, which allowed me to reach a completely unexpected audience. That same year, When You Hold Me was featured in a Korean film titled The First Ride. Seeing my music travel across cultures and touch such different people was a deeply meaningful experience.”
© Peach Luffe
4. What challenges have contributed most to shaping you as an artist?
Peach Luffe: “Feeling like the last choice, or sometimes being undervalued, shaped me a lot. As a Korean who spent most of his childhood in the United States, I often felt like I was between two worlds. These experiences pushed me to develop real resilience and to find strength in vulnerability — an element that is reflected in my music today.”
5. What do you want listeners to feel when they discover your music?
Peach Luffe: “I would love for them to feel comfort. A sense of belonging. For my songs to become a safe space for them — a place where they can breathe, slow down, and feel understood.”
6. What emotion or message do you want to convey in your upcoming projects?
Peach Luffe: “The emotion I want to explore now is despair. That feeling of wanting to change something, but being unable to succeed. It’s frustrating, heavy, deeply human. I want to approach it honestly, without filters.”
7. Do you have any upcoming projects or dates you would like to highlight?
Peach Luffe: “I will be performing in Montreal on August 16th, then in London on September 30th, and in Manchester on October 1st. I can’t wait to meet the audience in each city and share new tracks on stage.”
