The rookie idols are not the only ones making waves in the K-pop music scene.
7-year-old idol group B2ST is all geared up for theirΒ comeback, and now, SNSD Girls’ Generation’s leader Taeyeon will finally be making her comeback with solo album “Why”. SM Entertainment revealed the news by releasing a teaser photo of the singer.
In the photo, Taeyeon can be seen baskingΒ underΒ the sun in a blue convertible, with windmills surrounding her. The vocalist also unveiled another teaser on her Instagram, thought to be the logo for her upcoming album.
Not much details have been released regarding the album, but SM Entertainment has confirmed that it will drop on 28th June. Fans can look forward to a bright and lively concept for the music video.
UPDATE (20th June, 4pm):
SM Entertainment has released a few more teaser images in anticipation of Taeyeon’s upcoming comeback. The singer also took the chance to tease fans by posting a few unseen photos on her Instagram.
7 songs will be included in her mini album and the title track is said to be a mix of R&B and EDM with a “trendy beatΒ that has a tropical house feel” to it.
Take a look at the photos here:
Taeyeon made her solo debut in October 2015 with the album “I” which featured the title track of the same name. In February this year, she then released “Rain” and “Secret” to kickstartΒ SM Entertainment’s digital music channel project, SM Station.
However, even before her solo debut, Taeyeon was already a successful solo vocalist in South Korea, garnering attention for her various dramas and movies soundtracks. Her most notable releasesΒ were “And One”, the original soundtrack to “That Winter, The Wind Blows”, and “Closer”, which was played in “To The Beautiful You”.
UPDATE (23rd June, 5:40pm):
As if the previous photo teasers did not cause enough damage to fans (read: hyperventilations, heart attacks), SM Entertainment has released a few more photos of Taeyeon that are stunningly beautiful.
Take a look at the photos, which were said to be shot in California, here:
In addition, the track list for “Why”, which was uploaded on SM Entertainment’s social media, revealed that 7 songs will be recorded in this album. Fellow Girls’ Generation member Hyoyeon will be featured in “Up & Down”, a strong dance track with “exciting brass sounds”.
In anticipation of the album, Taeyeon will alsoΒ unveil “Starlight”, featuring R&B singer Dean, as the pre-release track on 25th June.
UPDATE (24th June 10:45pm):
SM Entertainment has blessed us with Taeyeon’s music video teaser for “Starlight”, which features K-R&B singer Dean π
Taken from her upcoming “Why” album, the song is the songstress’ pre-release track that will be droppedΒ at midnight tomorrow (Saturday, 25th June).
Shot in soft lights, the teaser video shows Taeyeon and Dean holding hands, running around the beach, and some beautiful close-up shots of Taeyeon.
Stay tuned as we get more updates regarding Taeyeon’s comeback!
For more information, visit SM Entertainment’sΒ official websiteΒ and Girls’ Generation’sΒ Facebook page.
