A Weki Meki member will make her solo debut next month, as per a media outlet. Can you guess who this member is? Read on to know!
THIS Weki Meki Member Will Reportedly Make Her Solo Debut Next Month
On Aug. 23, E Daily released an exclusive report stating that Weki Meki Yoojung will make her solo debut in September.
The media outlet said that a music industry official told them that Choi Yoojung is scheduled to release her first solo song and complete solo activities next month. They added that the female idol is currently in the final stages of preparing for her solo career.
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This would mark her solo debut after six years since she became a member of I.O.I in 2016, as well as her first solo release in five years since she re-debuted in Fantagio's girl group Weki Meki.
Among the former I.O.I members, Choi will be the fourth one to go solo (following Jeon Somi, Kim Chungha, and Kim Sejeong), while she's the first Weki Meki member to do so.
From her debut, Weki Meki Yoojung has performed various activities in different entertainment programs. She often stands out for her incredible dancing skills.
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As of this writing, Fantagio has not released an official statement to respond to the news. But netizens are already expressing their excitement on an online community.
Shortly after E Daily published its exclusive report, the news was shared on The Qoo. The comments section was quickly filled with positive reactions. Below are a few of the comments:
"Yoojung is an all-rounder, so I'm looking forward to it."
"I hope she can prepare properly and push her solo debut."
"Oh, let's help Yoojung prosper."
"Wow, Yoojung is going solo??"
"I can't wait for her solo song."
Meanwhile, Weki Meki Yoojung recently collaborated with rapper Ahn Byung Woong for the newest installment of the "With KozyPop" project, titled "UH-RA?" (produced by dress).
"UH-RA?" features a groovy beat and an addictive melody, topped with emotional lyrics about a couple who broke up and are missing each other. The track was produced by dress, who is known for previously working on EXO Baekhyun's "UN Village."
Watch the music video for Choi Yoojung and Ahn Byung Woong's "UH-RA?" below:
Weki Meki's Latest Comeback
Weki Meki's latest comeback took place on Nov. 18 last year with their fifth EP "I Am Me." The mini-album contains six total songs including the title track "Siesta."
Meaning nap time in Spanish, "Siesta" is a pop genre song with elements of deep house and electronica. The track means Weki Meki will rise higher despite the long wait, like a power nap that gives you renewed energy for the rest of your activities to do within the day.
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In the first week of sales, Weki Meki's "I Am Me" sold a total of 7,963 copies on the Hanteo Chart, marking their second-highest first-week sales in their career. Their biggest first-week sales figure to date is 11,013 copies sold by their debut album "WEME" in 2017.
On June 30, Weki Meki performed "Siesta" on Mnet's "M Countdown" after the song ranked first on Mnet's new reality competition series "ROAD TO MAX" thanks to the fans.
Check out Weki Meki's "Siesta" music video below:
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Written by Maria Scott
