The signal is now clear: CHOI YENA is ready to hit hard with her 5th mini-album, for which she has just revealed the official tracklist. Between tangy pop and prestigious guests, the artist confirms her status as an unmissable icon of the K-pop scene.
After teasing our curiosity with “Boom” microwave visuals and mysterious radio waves, YENA gets down to business. This new release consists of 5 promising tracks, with the lead single “캐치 캐치” (Catch Catch) at the top of the list. For this flagship track, she called on a solid production team including NATHAN and Roar, long-time collaborators who perfectly enhance her boundless energy.
The big surprise of this announcement lies in the prestigious collaborations sprinkled throughout the album. Track 2, titled “봄이라서”, already promises to be a future hit thanks to the presence of rapper DINDIN and entertainer/humorist Jung Hyung Don, an unexpected alliance that promises a touch of freshness and humor. But YENA doesn’t stop there: she also teams up with the talented MRCH on the track “스티커” (Sticker) and with singer PAUL KIM, whose velvety voice graces the fifth track, “물음표”.
On the production side, a coherent sonic signature runs throughout the disc. Producer NATHAN appears to be the conductor of this mini-album, credited on almost every track (composition and arrangements). Familiar names such as YOURA (FullBloom) and ROHO also contribute to the lyrics and composition, ensuring deep texts hidden under catchy melodies. Track 4, “4월의 고양이” (April Cat), seems to bring a softer and more melancholic touch to balance the album.
Faithful to her visual universe, the tracklist is presented on a black-and-white polka dot background, recalling the aesthetic codes of the retro comics seen in previous teasers. With such a mix of genres and such varied guests, CHOI YENA once again proves that she isn’t afraid to step out of her comfort zone to deliver a complete and bold project to her audience.
Get ready to dance, because with “캐치 캐치”, YENA seems determined not to let go starting March 11!
Journalist: Shawn
Translator: Shawn
Source: SNS CHOI YENA
