M2U: The Sonic Architect of Korean Rhythm Games

South Korean electronic music composer and producer renowned for his influential soundtracks in rhythm video games.M2U (meaning "Music To You") emerged in the early 2000s, quickly becoming a defining sound for Pentavision's DJMAX franchise. His energetic trance, drum and bass, and house compositions, characterized by complex melodies and driving beats, became iconic within the rhythm game community. He later co-founded SuperSonic (SUZAK) in 2012, composing for games like Tap Sonic and Cytus. He retired from the game music industry in 2019.
  • M2U's track "Nightmare" from DJMAX Portable 2 became legendary for its extreme difficulty and is considered one of the most challenging songs in rhythm game history.
  • He co-founded the music production company SuperSonic (SUZAK) in 2012 with fellow composer NieN, focusing on creating music for mobile rhythm games.
  • M2U announced his retirement from composing for games in October 2019, citing a desire to pursue other passions and expressing gratitude to his fans. The reasons weren't elaborated beyond personal choice.
  • His music often featured collaborations with vocalists like Guriri and Mari (from the group Lin-G), adding distinct vocal elements to his electronic tracks.