Bae Jin-young, born in 2000, is counting down to his solo debut. Initially debuting with Wanna One in 2017 through Mnet's 'Produce 101 Season 2', Bae transitioned to CIX in 2019 after Wanna One's disbandment. Following the expiration of his contract with his agency last August, he left the group and signed with a new agency in December. Now, after approximately 10 months, he is set to embark on his solo career.
On the 29th, Bae Jin-young unveiled the scheduler image for his first mini-album 'STILL YOUNG' via his official social media channels.
The released image features the album title 'STILL YOUNG' boldly inscribed in neon green against a black background. The central graphic, reminiscent of film, outlines the schedule leading up to his comeback, heightening anticipation for Bae Jin-young's solo journey.
According to the scheduler, Bae Jin-young will reveal the tracklist on October 1st, followed by concept photos released every two days starting from the 3rd. He will then unveil the digital cover, highlight medley, and music video teaser, culminating in the release of his first mini-album on the 14th, marking his official debut as a solo artist.
In his ninth year in the industry, Bae Jin-young's album 'STILL YOUNG' embodies unwavering passion ('STILL'), honed skills ('STEEL'), youthful spirit and ambition ('YOUNG'), and a fresh start ('0'). With these themes, he aims to shine brightly and showcase his limitless potential for the first time.
Additionally, Bae Jin-young will hold a fan concert titled 'BEGIN, YOUNG' on November 8th and 9th at the Ticketlink 1975 Theater in Gwangjin-gu, Seoul, continuing his engagement with fans.
Bae Jin-young's first mini-album 'STILL YOUNG' will be available on various music platforms on October 14th at 6 PM.