The delightful rush of solo comebacks from idol group members and those who started as idols continues to excite fans.
First and foremost, BTS is cleverly utilizing their "military hiatus" by sequentially releasing solo albums from the members. V is set to release his first solo album 'Layover' on September 8th, being the seventh and final member to do so.
Before his official debut, V pre-released tracks and has already made an entry into the Billboard 'Hot 100' chart at 96th position with his song 'Love Me Again'.
With promotions like producing music videos for all tracks and releasing a whopping 60 concept photos, V has also teased unique live content such as 'NPOP' and the Korean version of 'Tiny Desk Concert', raising anticipation for his live performances.
After filling the first half of the year with 'SHINee's 15th Anniversary' activities, Key is gearing up for a solo comeback on the 11th of next month. Releasing his second mini-album 'Good & Great', he's stimulating fans' excitement with teasing content like Work Week and Volume Checker.
Given his recent notable appearances on MBC's 'I Live Alone' and tvN's 'Amazing Saturday', there's considerable interest in his solo comeback. The upcoming mini-album, which is expected to showcase Key's unique musical style, is heightening curiosity.
DAY6's Young K will release his first album after his military discharge, marking a first for an idol. His album 'Letters with notes', releasing on September 4th, is his first full-length album as a solo artist, and the anticipation is palpable.
Having participated in songwriting and composing for every DAY6 album, producing hits like 'You Were Beautiful' and 'Letting Go', Young K is set to showcase his musical prowess once again by contributing to all 11 tracks of this album. There's growing interest in the new musical world he will unveil, especially as he holds his first solo concert from September 1st to 3rd.
DKZ's Jaechan is releasing his first mini-album 'JCFACTORY' on September 6th, approximately 4 years and 5 months after his debut. The album name, which connects with Jaechan's initials 'JC', is stirring curiosity. Given DKZ's unique concepts in songs like 'CRAZY NIGHT', 'Cupid', and 'Uh-Heung', there's intrigue surrounding what Jaechan will present as a solo artist.
Following Nayeon, TWICE's Jihyo is currently promoting her first mini-album 'ZONE', released on the 18th. 'ZONE' encapsulates the meaning of 'Jihyo's first' and 'Jihyo's complete work'. Notably, Jihyo's involvement in all tracks of the album, except the title track, has resonated with K-pop fans. Her song 'Killin' Me Good' has been a hit on global charts, and the album broke records with initial sales surpassing 534,565 copies, setting a new record for a K-pop female solo artist's mini-album.
Idol group members actively promoting have been receiving fans' love with their 'separate yet together' strategy. Meanwhile, idols who have shifted their focus from group activities to solo careers are also joining the comeback rush.
Former GFRIEND member Yerin made her comeback on the 23rd with her second mini-album 'Ready Set, LOVE', a year after her previous release. Having debuted in 2015 with GFRIEND and produced numerous hits, Yerin has been establishing her presence as a solo artist since last May.
NU'EST's Baekho, who began his solo journey with the mini-album 'Absolute Zero' last October, is set to return. On the 31st, he will unveil his digital single project 'the [bæd] time', approximately 10 months after his last release.
Heo Youngji, who debuted in the music industry as a member of KARA in 2014, is embarking on her solo journey after a whopping 9 years. Set to release her single 'Toi Toi Toi' on September 12th, she's expected to deliver the perfect autumn vibes. Having showcased her depth during KARA's special album activities last year, there's considerable focus on the music she will introduce as a solo artist.
