Choi Yena Unveils Mini Album with a Personal Punch
On June 29, K-pop’s resident all-rounder Choi Yena lit up the stage at the Blue Square SOL Travel Hall in Hannam-dong, Seoul, celebrating the release of her 4th mini album ‘Blooming Wings’. The media showcase offered a first look at her title track performance, and let’s just say—angel wings with attitude have officially landed.
‘Hate Being Nice’—Sweet on the Outside, Fire on the Inside
The album’s title track, ‘Hate Being Nice’, is a vibrant, string-heavy anthem that plays like firecrackers at a summer festival. But layered under its bright instrumentals is a melancholic edge. Through heartfelt, rising vocals, Yena captures the pain of being seen as “too nice” in a world that often rewards the opposite.
“It sounds joyful at first,” Yena explained, “but there’s an inner sadness that builds. I wanted to express that contradiction we all feel.”
‘Blooming Wings’—From First Love to First Goodbye
The album is a coming-of-age diary told through Yena’s Gen Z lens—from innocent first crushes to rain-drenched breakups. Each song reflects her growth, wrapped in her signature mix of emotional depth and sparkling pop vibes. The concept likens emotional evolution to angel wings sprouting—pure, frail, and fiercely beautiful.
Slaying Every Genre—Yena’s All-Rounder Era
Known as a “Gen Z Icon” for her scene-stealing appearances in both drama and variety, Choi Yena is proving she’s not just versatile—she’s unstoppable. With ‘Blooming Wings,’ she cements her place as a vocalist who doesn’t follow trends—she sets them.
‘Blooming Wings’ dropped on all major streaming platforms at 6 PM KST on June 29. Get ready to stream, cry a little, then stream again.
