Minnie of (G)I-DLE Unveils Her Inner World in Solo Debut Album 'HER'
Minnie of (G)I-DLE is set to reveal her inner stories through her first mini-album 'HER', released on the 21st at 6 PM across various music platforms. This marks the beginning of her official solo career. The album features seven tracks, including the title song 'HER', the pre-released track 'Blind Eyes Red', 'Drive U Crazy (Feat. Yuqi)', 'Cherry Sky', 'Valentine's Dream', 'Get Used To', and 'Obsession (Feat. WayV's Ten)'. Minnie has participated in the composition and lyrics of all tracks, showcasing her broad musical spectrum and taking a step forward as an artist.
Known for her contributions to (G)I-DLE's songs, Minnie has proven her talent in songwriting and composition. Her first mini-album, consisting entirely of self-composed songs, reflects her matured musical spectrum. The title track 'HER' expresses the honest inner self of Minnie, portraying various images of her as an artist on stage and as seen by the public. Minnie represents herself as a third person 'HER', delivering the special message 'I am my own muse', signaling her growth as a solo artist.
The album 'HER' is a result of Minnie's collaboration with various artists, enhancing its completeness. Big Naughty (Seo Dong-hyun) participated in writing the lyrics for the title track 'HER', while WayV's Ten, also from Thailand, featured in 'Obsession', promising new synergies. Additionally, Yuqi of (G)I-DLE lends her charming low voice to 'Drive U Crazy', blending harmoniously with Minnie's dreamy vocals, raising expectations.
'HER' captures Minnie's candid stories, viewed from an unfamiliar perspective. The previously released commentary film showcased Minnie's unique artistic sensibility through its sophisticated direction and visual beauty. Minnie also expressed her inner self through four versions of concept photos, conveying the theme of 'self-portrait'. The music video teaser intrigued viewers with Minnie playing multiple roles, from lovely to charismatic, heightening anticipation for the full release.