SHINee member Minho recently shared his excitement about working with RIIZE member Sohee and aespa member Ningning on his debut solo album CALL BACK.

On November 4, Minho held a press event at Fairmont Ambassador Seoul to celebrate the release of CALL BACK, his first full-length album.

Speaking about the track "FIREWORKS," he said, "It’s a lively, upbeat song. I added this track to bring something fresh and different from my usual style.”

For "FIREWORKS," Minho collaborated with RIIZE’s Sohee. He explained, "I felt the song needed an extra spark, and Sohee’s voice was just perfect for it. I’m a fan of RIIZE, and as soon as I heard the demo, I knew Sohee’s refreshing tone would fit beautifully. I asked her politely, and I’m so grateful she agreed. Our voices blend nicely, especially in the chorus, and she added something special to the bridge."

Minho also teamed up with aespa’s Ningning on another track, "Because of You." Smiling, he admitted, "I ended up reaching out to Ningning too. It’s easier for juniors to ask seniors for favors, but asking juniors feels different. I made sure to ask her very respectfully, and thankfully, she happily agreed!"

Minho expressed his gratitude, saying, "Our voices balance really well on the track, and I hope we get the chance to perform together on stage someday. I’m excited for everyone to hear these songs."

Minho’s album CALL BACK will be available on all major streaming platforms starting today at 6 PM KST.

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BTS's V is making his fans fall even more in love with him as he shares moments from his life just 40 days before his military discharge.

On April 30, V posted several new photos on his Instagram story, giving fans a sneak peek into his daily routine.

Among the photos was a beautiful shot of cherry blossoms, accompanied by the word "cherry blossom" as he expressed his longing for spring.

He followed up with more photos, sharing how much he wanted to enjoy the season with his fans.

To make the post even more special, V added background music from BTS member J-Hope's song Sweet Dreams and Design by the American punk band Gustav.

It turns out that Gustav was grateful for V introducing their music to the world and even received fan comments saying they discovered the band through him.

In another adorable photo, V posed with CF director Ray J. Yi (Lee Jun Yeob), with flowers in his hair. The director also shared the cute photo, adding the word "flower" to express how happy he was with the moment.

But it wasn’t all about flowers and beauty—V also gave fans a peek at his workout routine. He proudly showed off his toned arm muscles in a picture, though his face appeared a little thinner.

This is likely due to his diet, as he’s been working hard to maintain his figure ahead of his discharge. Before enlisting, V weighed 62 kg, and during his service, he reached 86 kg. Now, he’s lost 10 kg and is preparing for his return to the public eye.

Interestingly, V has been working out at the same place where singer Kim Jong Kook films his popular YouTube channel Jim Jong Kook, sparking fan excitement and hopes that V might make an appearance on the show after he’s discharged.

As soon as V shared his latest update, his name—"KIM TAEHYUNG"—shot to the top of real-time trending charts worldwide. Fans from all over the globe, including in the U.S., couldn’t get enough of the updates, proving once again the massive impact V has.

He is set to be discharged from the military on June 10, and fans are eagerly awaiting his return.

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