{
  "id": 6075837,
  "title": "I-dle's Soyeon returns with solo album about quitting work",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/07/i-dles-soyeon-returns-with-solo-album-about-quitting-work-6075837",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-07T01:12:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/music/20260907/i-dles-soyeon-returns-with-solo-album-about-quitting-work"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "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…",
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        "outlet": "Yonhap News",
        "title": "I-dle's Soyeon returns with solo album about quitting work",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/07/i-dles-soyeon-returns-with-solo-album-about-quitting-work-6076143",
        "published": "2026-09-07T00:35:10.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "I-dle's Soyeon returns with solo album about quitting work",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/07/i-dles-soyeon-returns-with-solo-album-about-quitting-work",
        "published": "2026-09-07T01:02:03.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}