Bae Jinyoung’s Solo Era Begins
After years of group activities with CIX, Bae Jinyoung is officially stepping into the solo spotlight. At midnight on the 1st, he unveiled the tracklist for his very first mini album, “STILL YOUNG”, sparking excitement among K-pop fans worldwide.
The monochrome-meets-neon teaser image released via his official social channels does more than just list songs—it sets the emotional tone for the album. Spoiler alert: it’s moody, magnetic, and made for late-night plays.
The Tracklist: 5 Songs, Infinite Vibes
- Playlist
- Round & Round (Title track)
- Thrill
- Click
- Songs ’bout U
The centerpiece, “Round & Round,” dives into alternative hip-hop territory, layering Bae Jinyoung’s distinctive vocals over sleek beats and nocturnal mood swings. It’s the kind of sound that makes you want to wander city streets at 2AM with headphones on.
Backed by Global Powerhouse Producers
“STILL YOUNG” isn’t just a solo debut—it’s a collaborative statement. The album brings together a stacked lineup of music industry veterans: Devine Channel, known for their genre-fluid hitmaking; Erik ‘Blu2nd’ Griggs, a Grammy-nominated producer and BMI Song of the Year winner; and Ninos Hanna, a Grammy-winning Swedish songwriter.
Korean producers like Hymax, SOMDEF, HAE, and DOKO have also lent their chops, ensuring a rich mix of R&B, pop, K-pop, and hip-hop that showcases Jinyoung’s versatility.
A New Chapter, 8 Years in the Making
It’s been eight years since Jinyoung first stepped onto the scene, and fans have followed him from Wanna One to CIX and now into uncharted solo territory. This album promises to reveal a more mature, musically expansive version of the artist we thought we knew.
‘STILL YOUNG’ is set to drop on June 14 at 6PM KST across all major streaming platforms. Mark your calendars—and maybe your hearts, too.
