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I-dle's Soyeon returns with solo album about quitting work

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…

I-dle's Soyeon returns with solo album about quitting work

i-dle's Soyeon is set to return with her first solo album in over five years, titled "What a Wonderful Life," according to Cube Entertainment. The release is scheduled for 6 p.m. Her last individual project was the EP "Windy" in July 2021. The lead single, whose title translates to "I'm Quitting My Job," combines a band-driven sound with lyrics about resigning from work.

The agency noted that anyone with a work-related stress can connect to this theme. The song also includes narration by Kian84, a cartoonist and TV celebrity. "What a Wonderful Life" comprises eight tracks, ranging from rock to hyperpop and disco. Soyeon is listed as a co-writer and co-composer on all the songs. In a press release by her label, Soyeon explained that the lead track aims to remind listeners that while a secure future is crucial, they should prioritize happiness in the present moment.

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