GOT7 are barrier breakers for K-pop artists on the charts and the Korean industry in general, so whenever one of its members releases new music, it’s a cause. Finally the last member of the septet has released his first solo album in more than a decade on the scene.
January 18 marks the release of Jinyoung’s debut solo album Chapter 0: WITH, the singer-actor’s first full-length music project. While the 28-year-old introduced himself to the world as an actor and singer in 2012 and has continued to juggle both careers by appearing as a member of GOT7 and starring in various TV shows and films, the five-track EP marks his first official solo release . With the EP’s lyrics written entirely by Jinyoung, plus composition and production credits for almost every song, Chapter 0 sees the star return to a comfortable place as a suave and reassuring singer, songwriter and composer.
Chapter 0: WITH kicks off with lead single “Cotton Candy,” which lets Jinyoung’s silky vocals bounce across an effortlessly light pop production embellished with dreamy piano, bass and synth elements. The accompanying music video delivers the track with a clean and fresh aesthetic, letting Jinyoung’s model good looks and elegantly lithe dancing skills take center stage. It’s a warm welcome home for the boy band member who has brought fans several new songs as well as choreographic skills.
Previously, Jinyoung touted his return to music with rock-pop single “Dive,” released in 2021 in Korean and Japanese, earning him his first-ever solo entry on the World Digital Song Sales chart. While he’s never been without music for too long, Jinyoung has focused on his burgeoning acting career, including credits like the Netflix movie 2022 Yaksha: Ruthless operations and both seasons of the hit Korean TV drama Yumi’s cell.
Jinyoung’s release is the latest indication that GOT7 fans have even more to celebrate as GOT7 reaches a decade in business. After Chapter 0, all seven members of GOT7 (which includes Jinyoung alongside Jay B, Mark Tuan, Jackson Wang, BamBam, Youngjae and Yugyeom) have released all solo EPs and albums under their own names but stayed together as a group (after the septet JYP left Entertainment in early 2021. GOT7 released a collaborative comeback EP last May under Warner Music Korea). Not only was it remarkable to see GOT7 return on a new label — especially with all seven moving to new K-pop management teams — but every member who released successful solo projects hints at the star power in all seven GOT7 members .
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