For this week’s Mood Playlist, we’re giving you 5 songs by K-Pop idol group members that are perfect for a warm winter afternoon to make you feel like the main character of a movie. It is quite common in the K-Pop industry for group members to pursue solo endeavors simultaneously alongside group activities. As a matter of fact, it is often a part of their individual contracts! As such, it is also quite natural for fans to expect their idols to have solo debuts after a point in their musical careers. It is also important to note that an artist may have solo songs but it might not always necessarily count as their solo debut. Making a solo debut is quite an official matter and as such, is very significant. Here are 5 songs, perfect for a winter afternoon, that will convince you that the respective artists deserve a solo debut!
1. SF9’s HwiYoung - ‘Empty’
HwiYoung has a gift for musically expressing the deepest of feelings effortlessly. That is exactly what he does in ‘Empty’, a self-produced song that is also written by HwiYoung himself. You can listen to more of HwiYoung’s solo work on his personal SoundCloud. Making a solo debut has been on HwiYoung’s dream list for quite a while now. He once mentioned in an interview with “GQ Korea” that regarding his solo debut, “Rather than ‘someday,’ I want to do it as quickly as possible, but it’s not easy. There are a lot of people in the world, and it only takes a moment for someone like me to be forgotten. This is a generation in which something new comes out every day, so maybe it will be okay if I release something when I want to release it. I can be happy if it does well and sad if it doesn’t. I am also uploading self-produced songs to SoundCloud.” We cannot wait for HwiYoung’s solo debut! Until then, let’s look forward to SF9’s upcoming comeback!
2. ONEUS’ Ravn - ‘dontmakemeblue’
ONEUS’ Ravn has an incredibly impressive track record of producing and writing music, besides, of course, being a multifaceted idol. His own Soundcloud is like a musical journal and features some stunning pieces of art. This song in particular, is written, recorded, mixed, and mastered by Ravn himself and it is nothing short of a pastel indie dream. We hope Ravn will get the chance to make his solo debut soon!
3. THE BOYZ’ SunWoo - ‘광합성’ (prod. ONEWE’s CyA)
THE BOYZ have an official SoundCloud where many of the members share their self-produced creations. While all of them are masterpieces, this collaboration between SunWoo and ONEWE’s CyA is definitely one that will live in your head rent-free. It is incredibly refreshing to see both these young artists explore their authentic musicality and come together to create this song.
4. PENTAGON’s Yuto - ‘傷〜wounds〜’
There’s something magical about Yuto’s artistic expression that leaves listeners completely immersed in his music. His SoundCloud is a goldmine of hidden gems that deserve to be released officially! A completely Japanese solo debut would be a much-needed change in the K-Pop industry, especially since it is so rare. We cannot wait for the day Yuto debuts solo and marks a cultural reset for all of us.
5. ASTRO’s Rocky & CHAWOO - ‘Star’
Finally, this playlist of songs to listen to during a warm winter afternoon, would not be complete without the comfort idol of millions, ASTRO’s Rocky. Rocky is not just a singer but also a producer, composer, and songwriter with a unique perspective on music and the effect it can have. The song ‘Star’, alongside CHAWOO, is not only soothing but also deeply touching, perfect for dusk. It is a surprise that Rocky has not debuted solo yet but we hope it will happen soon! Until then, you can follow Rocky’s SoundCloud for more music from Rocky! Did you like our Mood Playlist? What mood would you like us to make a playlist for next? Share your suggestions in the comments down below!
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