(G)I-dle Minnie, solo debut D-3… Opening a new chapter

(G)I-dle Minnie is taking a new leap forward with her solo debut.

Minnie will release her first mini-album ‘HER’, which contains a total of 7 tracks including the title track ‘HER’, on the 21st. Among the members of (G)I-dle who went on their third world tour last year and were active on the global stage, Minnie‘s first solo album, which will begin a new chapter for the team in 2025, is attracting attention.

In ‘HER’, Minnie worked with WayV’s TEN and TYTAN, artists from her hometown of Thailand, for the track ‘Obsession’. The song is a disco pop genre with an impressive retro sound, and Minnie‘s distinctive vocals harmonize with TEN’s unique voice to add to its charm.

Minnie has been broadening her spectrum by collaborating with various global artists. He previously featured in Chinese-Australian singer and creator Wen Ji‘s ‘EMPIRE’ in 2019 and Thai rapper F.HERO and UrvoyTJ’s ‘MONEY HONEY’ in 2021, challenging himself in a different world of music with other singers in addition to team activities.

Minnie especially showcased a captivating combination of vocal colors through ‘Expections’, released with pop singer Anne-Marie in 2023. The song hit the domestic music charts immediately after its release, and as of the 18th, the video has garnered 11.3 million views, showing its continued ripple effect. In addition, she was loved for her unprecedented collaboration, decorating the covers of Tidal‘s ‘NEW Arrivals: Global Pop’ and Spotify’s ‘K-pop X -Overs’.

Attention is also focused on the records that Minnie will create with her first solo album ‘HER’. ‘HER’ will be released through various music streaming sites on the 21st at 6PM, and the physical album will be released on the 22nd.

Reporter Jeong Hee-yeon, Donga.com shine2562@donga.com
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