ANN/THE KOREA HERALD – Several successful female singers, known for their contributions to girl groups and solo careers, are gearing up to drop solo albums this month.
Chungha is making her return with Eenie Meenie on March 11, marking her first album since Bare&Rare Pt 1 in July 2022. The album boasts two tracks: the title song, Eenie Meenie, featuring Ateez’s Hong Joong, and I’m Ready.
This release also signifies a fresh start for Chungha under More Vision, Jay Park’s agency, following her departure from MNH Entertainment last October.
Initially debuting with IOI after securing fourth place in Produce 101 in 2016, Chungha swiftly transitioned into a successful solo career with hits like Roller Coaster, Gotta Go, and Snapping.
Red Velvet’s Wendy is dropping her second mini-album, Wish You Hell, on March 12, her first solo endeavour in almost three years since Like Water in April 2021.
The title track, Wish You Hell, is a pop anthem infused with band elements, boasting an infectious melody and rhythmic guitar sounds.
SM Entertainment, Wendy’s agency, describes the song as an exploration of self-discovery. Alongside the title track, the album comprises six songs, including emotive R&B pop ballads like His Car Isn’t Yours and Better Judgment.
Wendy set off on her soloist career with Like Water which topped iTunes’ top albums chart in 33 regions around the world.
YooA of Oh My Girl will make her solo comeback on March 14. Having established herself as a solo artist with two mini albums, YooA will present another single titled Borderline.
Bon Voyage, YooA’s first solo mini album released in September 2020 captured the public’s attention with its dreamlike music and concept. YooA followed this up with her second mini album, Selfish, in November 2022.
A concept photo for the upcoming album released Monday by YooA’s agency WM Entertainment, shows the singer wearing a black outfit with her hair in a ponytail.
Another photo shows a dreamy image of YooA with long curly hair in a white, flowy dress.
Apink’s Kim Nam-joo is also set to return to the music scene with her second solo single, BAD, on March 18.
It’s been more than four years since she released a solo album.
The singer’s last solo album was Bird, which was released in September 2020.
Kim signed with Choi Creative Lab, along with some of Apink’s members, after their contract with IST Entertainment expired in April last year. The upcoming album contains three songs – the title track BAD, Mirror, Mirror and Ridin’ Out.
Although most single albums only contain one song, Kim prepared more tracks as it has been a while since she last released music. – Lee Jung-youn
