I-dle's Soyeon unveils new solo project with tales of resignations and romance
Soyeon, the powerhouse leader of K-pop group i-dle, makes her return as a soloist this Monday at 6 pm with her first full-length album, "What a Wonderful Life" — her first standalone project since her 2021 EP, "Windy." The album's lead single, "I'm Quitting" (Narr. Kian84), centers on the experience of resigning from a job — a theme widely relatable to Korean office workers — set to a band-driven…
On Monday evening, i-dle's lead singer Soyeon unveiled her debut solo album, titled "What a Wonderful Life," marking her first standalone project since 2021. The album's opening track, "I'm Quitting," delves into the experience of leaving a job—a sentiment resonating with many Korean office workers. The song, narrated by Kian84, a webtoon artist and TV personality affiliated with hip-hop label AOMG, unfolds through a band-infused musical backdrop.
Soyeon's lyrical content emphasizes the liberating nature of her decision, declaring, "I'm quitting. No regrets, nothing to miss. I never intended to work this hard anyway. Time to enjoy my glamorous life with a little romantic day." To visually illustrate her narrative, two teaser music videos showcased Soyeon's departure from her workplace, complete with symbolic gestures such as throwing salt—a Korean tradition believed to ward off ill fortune—before embarking on her personal quest to check items off her bucket list.
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