Soyeon of (G)I-DLE to Release First Solo Album in Five Years
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Soyeon, leader of K-pop group (G)I-DLE, will release her first full-length solo album 'What a Wonderful Life' on Monday after more than five years, featuring the lead track 'I'm Quitting My Job' with narration by Kian84 and themes of workplace resignation and present-moment happiness.
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Why It Matters
Soyeon's last individual release was her solo EP 'Windy' in July 2021. This marks her first full-length solo album after more than five years.
SEOUL, Sept. 7 (Yonhap) -- Soyeon, the leader of K-pop girl group i-dle, will make her first solo comeback on Monday in more than five years with an album built around the theme of leaving a job.
Cube Entertainment said it will release Soyeon's first full-length solo album, "What a Wonderful Life," at 6 p.m.
Her last individual release was her first solo EP, "Windy," in July 2021.
The lead track, whose title roughly translates to "I'm Quitting My Job," pairs a band-led sound with lyrics about resigning from work, a subject the agency said "any office worker can relate to." The song also features narration by Kian84, a cartoonist and TV celebrity.
Including the main track, the new album has eight tracks of diverse genres, such as rock, hyperpop and disco. Soyeon is credited as a co-writer and co-composer on every track.
In a press release distributed by her label, Soyeon shared that the lead track is meant to remind listeners that although a stable future is important, they should prioritize being happy "in this very moment."
Open Questions
- What specific chart performance does Cube Entertainment expect for the album?
- Will Soyeon promote the album with live performances or music shows?
