My (EP) explained

My
Type:ep
Artist:Miyeon
Cover:Miyeon - My.png
Caption:Digital cover
Recorded:2022
Genre:
  • K-pop
  • R&B
Length:21:45
Language:Korean
Label:

My is the debut extended play by South Korean singer Miyeon. It was released digitally on April 27, 2022, and physically on April 28, 2022, through Cube Entertainment. My consists of six tracks, including the lead single "Drive".

Background

On April 6, 2022, Cube Entertainment announced that Miyeon would make her solo debut at the end of April.[1] On April 8, 2022, the artwork teaser for My was released through the official SNS channels of (G)I-dle.[2] The scheduler and mood film were released on April 11 and 13 respectively. The track list was then revealed on April 15. From April 18 to 22, Miyeon released five sets of concept photos.

On April 25, 2022, Cube Entertainment released the music video teaser for "Drive". The following day, Cube Entertainment released the second music video teaser for the single. The album was released on April 27, 2022.[3] [4]

Composition

The EP's title My has a dual meaning, with it also referring to Miyeon's initials.[5]

The first song on the album, "Rose", refers directly to Miyeon's name as the syllable "Mi" refers to roses.[6] The lead single "Drive" is a rock song about people struggling in difficult situations or facing problems that are hard to handle. Miyeon described it as a song that tells people to keep moving forward.[7] The third track, "Softly" is a R&B song; "Te Amo" follows, which focuses on falling in love. "Charging" is a ballad that features singer Junny.[8] Miyeon stated that the last song, "Rain" (소나기), reminds her of her childhood when she spent hours watching drama shows. She also wrote the lyrics of the track, and bandmate Yuqi participated in its composition.[9]

Promotion

Following the release of the extended play, Miyeon performed "Drive" on four music programs on the first week: Mnet's M Countdown on April 28, KBS2's Music Bank on April 29, MBC's Show! Music Core on April 30, and SBS's Inkigayo on May 1.[10] [11] [12] [13]

Additionally, Miyeon performed "Te Amo" on two music programs on the first week: Mnet's M Countdown on April 28 and KBS2's Music Bank on April 29.[14] [15] In the second week of promotions, Miyeon performed "Te Amo" on SBS MTV's The Show on May 3 and MBC M's Show Champion on May 4.[16] [17]

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (2022)! scope="col"
Peak
position
South Korean Albums (Gaon)[19] 4

Monthly charts

Chart (2022)! scope="col"
Peak
position
South Korean Albums (Gaon)[20] 14

Release history

Release dates and formats for My! Region! Date! Format! Label
VariousApril 27, 2022
April 28, 2022CD

Notes and References

  1. Web site: (여자)아이들 미연, 이달 말 솔로 출격..4년만 솔로 데뷔. Naver. ko. April 6, 2022. April 6, 2022.
  2. Web site: [공식] (여자)아이들 미연, 27일 'MY' 발매확정…4년만 첫 솔로]. Naver. ko. April 8, 2022. April 8, 2022.
  3. Web site: 미연 "나를 꽉꽉 눌러 담은 앨범…위안 주는 가수 됐으면". Naver. ko. April 27, 2022. May 2, 2022.
  4. Web site: (여자)아이들 미연 "소연·우기 못지않은 앨범 내려 노력". Naver. ko. April 27, 2022. May 2, 2022.
  5. Web site: 'MY' new EP. Korea JoongAng Daily. Lee. Jae-lim. April 27, 2022. May 4, 2022.
  6. Web site: MIYEON: Debuts that suit her. en. Kstationtv. April 27, 2022. May 2, 2022.
  7. Web site: Miyeon of K-pop group (G)I-dle embarks on new solo adventure. en. The Star. April 30, 2022. May 2, 2022.
  8. Web site: Miyeon – 'My' review: (G)I-DLE's main vocalist blossoms on gently uplifting solo debut. en. NME. April 29, 2022. May 2, 2022.
  9. Web site: Miyeon takes listeners on a sprint driver with debut solo album MY. en. Harrison. Sophie. Envi Media. April 27, 2022. May 2, 2022.
  10. Web site: (여자)아이들 미연, '엠카운트다운' 신곡 'Drive'로 첫 솔로 무대...팬 열광. Naver. ko. April 29, 2022. May 2, 2022.
  11. Web site: (여자)아이들 미연, '뮤뱅'서 'Drive'로 첫 솔로 무대..청량美 발산. Naver. ko. April 30, 2022. May 2, 2022.
  12. Web site: '음중' (여자)아이들 미연, 봄 감성 Drive. Naver. ko. May 1, 2022. May 2, 2022.
  13. Web site: '인기가요' 빅뱅, 3주 연속 1위…싸이→미연 컴백 [종합]]. Naver. ko. May 1, 2022. May 2, 2022.
  14. Web site: (여자)아이들 미연, '엠카' 신곡 'Drive'+'TE AMO' 최초 공개.. 글로벌 팬 열광. Naver. ko. April 29, 2022. May 2, 2022.
  15. Web site: '뮤직뱅크' 아이브, 빅뱅 꺾고 3주 연속 1위…싸이 컴백-(여자)아이들 미연 데뷔 [종합]]. Naver. ko. April 29, 2022. May 2, 2022.
  16. Web site: '더쇼' (여자)아이들 미연, 컴백 동시에 1위 "행복 선사할 것"[★밤TView] ]. May 3, 2022. May 3, 2022. ko.
  17. Web site: (여자)아이들 미연, '쇼! 챔피언'서 신곡 'Drive'로 첫 솔로 무대 공개 . May 5, 2022. May 13, 2022. ko. Naver.
  18. Web site: December 13, 2022 . 【APMA 2022】亚洲流行音乐大奖2022年度入围名单 . [APMA 2022] Asian Pop Music Awards 2022 Shortlist . 2022-12-16 . Weibo . zh.
  19. Web site: Gaon Album Chart – Week 18, 2022. Gaon Music Chart. ko. May 5, 2022.
  20. Web site: Album Chart – April 2022. Gaon Music Chart. ko. May 12, 2022.