(G)I-DLE's Minnie is finally going solo after 7 long years, and she's spilling all the details about her exciting new journey!

On January 20, Minnie sat down with StarNews for an interview at Cube Entertainment's office in Seongsu-dong, Seoul, where she shared her excitement and a few challenges ahead of her first solo album.

Minnie’s highly anticipated solo mini-album, 'HER,' is set to drop on January 21 at 6 PM, and fans are already buzzing with excitement. The album features seven tracks, including the title song 'HER,' the pre-released 'Blind Eyes Red,' as well as 'Drive U Crazy' (Feat. Woogie), 'Cherry Sky,' 'Valentine's Dream,' 'It's Okay,' and 'Obsession' (Feat. TEN of WayV).

Not only did Minnie showcase her vocal talents, but she also took on the role of singer-songwriter, writing all the lyrics for the album. The track 'HER' is a catchy pop anthem that features lyrics by Big Naughty (Seo Donghyun) and a funky, minimal bass riff. Fans can expect a fresh and diverse sound from Minnie that highlights her style.

In addition to 'HER,' Minnie worked with Thai artist TEN of WayV on 'Obsession,' a retro-inspired disco-pop track with Minnie's distinctive vocals and TEN’s unique voice adding extra flair to the song.

Minnie has been actively involved in songwriting and composing for (G)I-DLE over the years, collaborating with various artists and expanding her musical range. She previously worked on tracks with Australian-Chinese singer Wenji, Thai rapper F.HERO, and pop singer Anne-Marie, showing her wide musical influence.

During the interview, Minnie shared her excitement about going solo, saying, “I’m so excited and happy. It’s my first solo after 7 years since debut. I’m curious about the reaction from fans who have waited for so long." She also mentioned, "I’ve been preparing for this album for a few years in my spare time. The other members also released their solo albums, and I was waiting for my turn. I thought fall or winter would suit the concept well.”

Minnie’s solo journey is officially underway, and with her raw talent and passion, it’s clear she’s ready to take on the music world in her own way! Fans can’t wait to see what comes next.

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Lee Jun Young recently opened up about the emotional toll of playing a villain—and how one powerful scene made him break down in tears behind the scenes.

On the May 1st episode of KBS 2TV’s variety show Problem Child in House, Lee Jun Young appeared alongside co-star Jung Eun Ji to promote their new KBS drama Pump Up the Healthy Love.

During the show, Lee Jun Young was asked about the most unforgettable villain he’s played. He chose his role as Han Su Gang in the film Brave Citizen.

He explained, “It was really tough to film. I had to act like I was leading school violence, and there was even a scene where I bullied a grandmother.”

The hosts were surprised, pointing out how kind and gentle he seems in real life. Lee Jun Young shared how he transforms for such roles.

“I try to act as bad as I can, but sometimes the director says, ‘You still look too nice.’ Then I focus even harder and adjust right away.”

He also revealed that filming one particular scene hit him hard emotionally. “My real grandmother was sick at the time,” he said.

“In one scene, there’s a grandma selling gimbap, and I ad-libbed by stubbing a cigarette out on the gimbap. I was really into character, but after filming, I just broke down. So many thoughts came to me and I started crying.”

Fans praised his dedication to acting but also felt moved by how deeply the role affected him. Lee Jun Young’s honesty gave a raw look at how even fictional roles can hit close to home.

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