Ren "The goal is to be a world star"... '11 years since debut' Confidence added with comfort

Singer Ren (REN, Choi Min-ki) revealed his final goal as a solo artist.

On the morning of the 13th, Ren held a showcase commemorating the release of his first solo mini-album 'Ren'dezvous' at Ilchi Art Hall in Cheongdam-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul.

On this day, Ren talked about his musical color, saying, "It's a free-spirited feeling that doesn't fit in the mold." He continued, “I want to hear from the public that ‘I play well on stage’ and ‘I have a solid color of my own’.”

This album contains a total of 5 songs. Regarding this, Ren expressed confidence, saying, "They are all songs of different genres." "Listeners can listen to them according to their taste. As an artist, I think that digesting various genres will be an added bonus for listeners."

Ren made his solo debut in about a year after moving his agency to Big Planet Maid Entertainment. Ren said, “I was the last member of NU’EST to debut as a solo artist,” and “I wanted to make an album that was as complete as it was the last to come out. It took a long time for that.”

He also announced, "It's basic, but I practiced very hard. I tried to show myself. I paid attention to the details, from the visual appearance to the style of the song and the stage composition."

Lastly, he smiled and said, "I want to work with my fans for a long time. It's like a dream, but I want to become a global star. I think it's a vague dream. However, I don't know what will happen to people."

Ren's solo debut album, 'Rendez-Vous', was named after the French word 'Rendez-Vous', which means 'meeting' and 'promise'.

By changing the notation method, the identity of 'Ren' and the meaning of his solo debut were emphasized. Through this, Ren expresses his gratitude to all those who have watched over not only his busy running until now, but also himself taking a new first step.

The title song 'Ready to Move' is a song that Ren directly participated in writing the lyrics for, and it contains the excitement and confidence of the beginning. Ren sang the message of moving forward without hesitation with a powerful voice. The sensuous and sophisticated beat also catches the ears.

The album 'Rendez-Vous' includes 'Ready to Move', 'Autofill' and 'Imagine More' in the rock genre with a rhythmic sound, and a sweet pop number that gives comfort, 'Lullaby (11:03)'. ' (Lullaby), and the last track 'My Story' that leaves a soft aftertaste.

Ren's first solo mini-album 'Rendezvous' will be released on various music sites at 6 pm on the same day.

Reporter Yoon Jun-ho, Ten Asia delo410@tenasia.co.kr