Min Jiwoon is set to launch her full-fledged music career with the release of her first mini-album, ‘Pink, then grey’, on August 22. The highly anticipated EP marks the first project from KRUCIALIZE, the contemporary R&B label under SM Entertainment, and stands out for Min Jiwoon's personal involvement as lyricist and composer for every track.

Featuring six tracks that encapsulate various shades of love, the album highlights Min Jiwoon's matured musical sensibility. The lead single, ‘Scared of Love’, is a pop R&B piece that masterfully captures the excitement and anxieties of a romantic relationship. The track weaves together acoustic guitar, resonant bass, and drums, all enhancing Min Jiwoon's unique vocal tone and emotive lyrics.

Accompanying ‘Scared of Love’ is another lead single, ‘byebye’, an urban R&B track brought to life by 808 bass, guitar, and vocal samples. Against the polished sound produced by global team 2DUMB, the song delivers a raw, honest portrayal of post-breakup emotions, further showcasing Min Jiwoon's storytelling abilities.

‘Pink, then grey’ will be released simultaneously across major music platforms at 1 PM on August 22, offering listeners a sophisticated exploration of love through a fresh R&B lens.

Since her debut in October with the single ‘Sentimental Love’ and subsequent releases such as ‘Someone’ and ‘If You Were The Rain (feat. Crush)’, Min Jiwoon has steadily built her own musical identity. She described this EP as a testament to her deeper emotional range and expanded artistic scope.

Anticipation for the album has also grown following the release of teaser images on her official SNS. Featuring distinct typography and silver embellishments flowing like snow, the visuals create a dreamy atmosphere that encapsulates the album’s concept.

Note “This article was translated from the original Korean version using AI assistance, and subsequently edited by a native-speaking journalist.”

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