Choi Yena Returns with New Mini Album 'Blooming Wings' After 10-Month Hiatus

Choi Yena, the talented singer, has made her comeback after a 10-month hiatus with her new track 'Hate Being Called Nice', following her previous hit 'Nemo Nemo'.

On the 29th, Choi Yena held a showcase at the Blue Square SOL Travel Hall in Hannam-dong, Seoul, to celebrate the release of her fourth mini album 'Blooming Wings'.

During the event, Choi Yena expressed her excitement about meeting fans with new music, saying, "I was really looking forward to meeting fans with new songs during the concert tour, so I dedicated myself to the work. It took 10 months, and I put a lot of effort into it. I wanted to show the most 'Yena-like' side of me."

The music video for the title track 'Hate Being Called Nice' features actor Lee Do-hyun from the same agency. Choi Yena shared, "I wanted to ask for Lee Do-hyun's opinion. He was in the military at the time, but he gladly accepted. It was touching and I was grateful that he made it his first schedule after being discharged." She added, "Having him in the video made it feel like a movie. I could definitely feel the difference."

Regarding the collaboration with Brown Eyed Girls' Miryo on the track 'If It's Not You', Choi Yena said, "I used to go to karaoke a lot when I was young and sang Brown Eyed Girls' songs as if it was early K-pop education. I wanted to work with Miryo."

She continued, "Our active periods were so different that I didn't have the chance to connect with her. I contacted Jaejae, who helped me get in touch. Thanks to her, this song came to life. I'm grateful."

Jaejae added, "I sent a direct message to Miryo on social media after being asked. Listening to the result, I'm glad I became the bridge."

Choi Yena also featured as an artist on BTS Jin's 'Loser'. She shared, "I heard that I was the first artist he thought of for the feature, and I was so thankful. It made me realize that others can feel my sincerity as a solo artist."

She added, "Since my debut, I've been exploring the rock genre, and he mentioned that he thought of me because of that. It was an honor to collaborate with him, and I was even happier to perform on stage together. When else would I get to perform in front of ARMY?" she laughed.

In conclusion, Choi Yena stated, "I am certain that the moments I stand on stage are the happiest in my life. 'Being Yena-like' is about capturing this happiness and sincerity towards music. Maintaining this 'Yena-ness' is my goal moving forward."

'Blooming Wings' includes the title track 'Hate Being Called Nice', along with 'Drama Queen', 'Hello, Goodbye', 'If It's Not You', and '364'. The title track is a song about the pure desire to be a good person to a loved one and the pain after a breakup.

Choi Yena's fourth mini album 'Blooming Wings' will be available on various music platforms from 6 PM on the 29th.