Solo artist You Dayeon is making a comeback with her first mini-album.
You Dayeon will release her first mini-album 'New Age' on the 5th at 6 p.m. through various music platforms. This work opens the door to her full-fledged music world after exploring various styles since her debut with a digital single last year.
'New Age' is You Dayeon's first mini-album that she personally produced, capturing her authenticity and potential through diverse genre attempts and emotionally resonant lyrics. It includes a total of three tracks, featuring the title song 'Oh My,' which combines trendy afrobeats and pop piano sounds, the performance-energy-packed 'Dive,' based on house rhythms, and the lively and delightful 'Dokidoki♥ (ドキドキ).'
In particular, You Dayeon actively participated in the entire album production process, including song creation, content and music video planning, and album design, showcasing her outstanding musical capabilities.
The title song 'Oh My,' in which You Dayeon participated in the lyrics, features a cheerful track based on afrobeats and pop piano, with lyrics that embody inexplicable attraction and youthful excitement, resonating with the MZ generation through her sincere vocals.
The music video for 'Oh My,' which will be released simultaneously with the audio, was filmed against the backdrop of a refreshing sea and a skate park, capturing the free and vibrant atmosphere of summer. You Dayon's unique energy and vibrant visuals are expected to captivate both the eyes and ears of viewers.
The performance track 'Dive,' which You Dayeon co-composed, boasts an immersive hook and strong addictive groove based on afrobeats and house genres. This song allows listeners to fully experience You Dayon's energy, which shines brightest on stage.
The final track 'Dokidoki♥ (ドキドキ)' showcases You Dayon's unexpected charm through its rhythmic melody and cheerful mood. Light as background music for daily life, it simultaneously embodies both loveliness and quirkiness. It is a song where one can meet a different, more approachable side of You Dayon.
Ahead of the album's release, You Dayon's official photos, which were released for each track, generated reactions saying "the 5th generation embodies the emotions of the 1st generation" with styling that spans from blonde to black hair and visuals that embrace vibes from Y2K to first-generation girl groups. In particular, the concept for 'Dive' modernly reinterpreted the 2000s 'female solo artist' vibe, evoking a strong response.
'New Age' marks the beginning of a new chapter for You Dayeon as she moves beyond being a newcomer, creating her own genre. This work is expected to strongly imprint the identity of the name You Dayon across all areas of music, visuals, and performance, drawing great expectations from global fans.
You Dayon's first mini-album 'New Age' will be released on the 5th at 6 p.m. through various music platforms, and the music video for the title song 'Oh My' will also be released simultaneously on her official YouTube channel.
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