i-dle’s Miyeon lets her voice shine in her second EP ‘MY, Lover’

 
Much less is extra for i-dle’s Miyeon, because the singer strips issues again to the fundamentals for her second solo EP, “MY, Lover,” permitting her vocals to shine.
 
The brand new album marks a transparent departure from Miyeon’s earlier fashion, which leaned towards a cute aesthetic. This time, the singer showcases her power as i-dle’s predominant vocalist with a extra stripped-down, vocal-driven sound.
 
 
“As the principle vocalist of i-dle, I usually sing essentially the most impactful elements of our songs, just like the refrain,” mentioned Miyeon throughout a press showcase on the Blue Sq. SOL Journey Corridor in central Seoul on Monday. “However I needed to develop the flexibility to hold a complete music and make it comfy to take heed to alone.”
 

i-dle’s Miyeon performs ″Say My Identify″ throughout a press showcase for her second solo EP, ″MY, Lover,″ on the Blue Sq. SOL Journey Corridor in central Seoul on Nov. 3. [NEWS1]

 
She added, “I want to develop into a greater singer. My purpose with this album is to broaden my musical vary.”
 
True to her phrases, Miyeon by accident gave reporters a preview of her reside vocals whereas rehearsing earlier than the showcase and later delivered a assured efficiency of the lead monitor “Say My Identify,” maintaining choreography to a minimal to emphasise her voice.
 
“MY, Lover” comes about three and a half years after the singer’s debut solo EP “MY” and follows the digital single “Sky Strolling,” launched in August.
 
Whereas her debut album was “extra becoming to spring and summer season” and targeted on her private identification, the brand new EP delves into the theme of affection, wrapped in autumn-like, sentimental sounds.
 

i-dle’s Miyeon poses for images throughout a press showcase for her second solo EP, ″MY, Lover,″ on the Blue Sq. SOL Journey Corridor in central Seoul on Nov. 3. [YONHAP]

 
The album options seven songs: the lead monitor “Say My Identify,” together with B-sides “Reno,” a prerelease dropped on Oct. 28; “F.F.L.Y”; “You and No One Else”; “House Invader”; “Petal Bathe”; and “Present.” Miyeon contributed to writing the lyrics for “F.F.L.Y” and “You And No One Else.”
 
The lead monitor “Say My Identify” is an emotive pop ballad that includes a rhythmic acoustic guitar and explores the lingering feelings after a breakup.
 
“I deliberated lots on which music to decide on because the lead monitor, and at first, I discovered myself making an attempt too laborious resulting from strain,” Miyeon shared.
 
“So I modified the course to point out myself as I’m, naturally and comfortably. That’s how I made a decision to go along with a music that matches the season.”
 

i-dle’s Miyeon performs ″Say My Identify″ throughout a press showcase for her second solo EP, ″MY, Lover,″ on the Blue Sq. SOL Journey Corridor in central Seoul on Nov. 3. [NEWS1]

 
Miyeon debuted in 2018 as the principle vocalist of the woman group i-dle. After the members renewed their contracts with CUBE Leisure again in December, the group dropped the (G) from its preliminary title (G)I-DLE in Could, rebranding as i-dle.
 
In comparison with her first solo EP, Miyeon mentioned she feels extra mature as an artist and extra motivated as a singer.
 
“Throughout my first album, my focus was on delivering the songs I used to be offered with effectively,” she mentioned. “However this time, with extra expertise, I used to be ready to participate within the inventive course of, piecing issues collectively like a puzzle. That made this album particularly significant for me.”
 
Nonetheless, she had been fairly nervous whereas getting ready for this album, Miyeon admitted.
 
“I had numerous issues whereas getting ready this album, so I could not share many particulars [with my bandmates],” she mentioned.
 
That’s why she offered the album to the i-dle members solely as soon as it was almost completed.
 
“We’ve been collectively for such a very long time that it’s awkward for us to change compliments,” Miyeon mentioned with amusing. “However Yuqi, she got here as much as me and mentioned, ‘Do an excellent job, okay?’ And that was heartwarming and cheered me up lots.”

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