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2016 saw an abundant number of idol group member solo debuts. These talented idols experimented with music genres ranging from pop, ballads, to rap, many of which are drastically different from what their groups are known for. Let’s meet some of the most standout idol solo debut albums from 2016 that truly surprised and delighted us, in the order they were released.
Yezi – Foresight Dream
Fiestar’s Yezi started the year with a swag-filled solo debut. Yezi is known for her fierce and powerful performances on Unpretty Rapstar 2, which left the audience and other contestants in awe of her rapping skills. Gracing us with more of Yezi’s intense charisma, Foresight Dream contains five edgy tracks and top rapper features that turned it into a hip hop masterpiece.
Editor’s Pick
- Cider
- Crazy Dog
Ryeowook – The Little Price
Known as one of Super Junior’s best vocalists with a uniquely delicate voice, I was sure that Ryeowook’s solo debut album, The Little Prince, would be filled with standard ballad number. However, I was pleasantly proven wrong. Ryeowook’s talents also manifested through a number of unexpected upbeat peppy tracks that made this album quite listenable.
Editor’s Pick
- The Little Prince
- Hello
Luna – Free Somebody
F(x)’s Luna finally got herself noticed as a superb vocalist from her King of Masked Singer appearance and earned herself a much deserved solo debut last year. Free Somebody leads you into a retro electro-pop journey, filled with modern synths and bouncy rhythms that are decorated with Luna’s flexible vocals that fit well whether it’d be a pop or ballad number.
Editor’s Pick
- Free Somebody
- I Wish
Fei – Fantasy
Miss A member Fei released her solo debut album, Fantasy, in the summer of 2016, bringing fans into a whimsical, smoldering, fantasy world with her airy and seductive vocals. Deviating from Miss A’s usual repetitive sassy pop style, Fei goes full-on sexy mode and gave us sensual R&B earworms completed with her soft whispers.
Editor’s Pick
- Fantasy
- One More Kiss
Suga – Agust D
Suga is the last rapper of BTS to make his solo debut. Needless to say, how much it was anticipated. Agust D delivered against high expectations and gave us ten self-produced tracks that tackle topics like calling out naysayers, the cost of being in the limelight, and Suga’s own battle with depression and anxiety. It’s a meaningful mixtape that’ll give you a glimpse of Suga’s mind and soul.
Editor’s Pick
- Agust D
- Give It To Me
Sandeul – Stay as You Are
Showcasing his musicality and producing skills, B1A4’s Sandeul compiled five heartwarming ballads in his solo debut album, Stay as You Are. The album brings out various kinds of emotions such as nostalgia and sentimentality that can help you escape from stressful and busy days. Sandeul’s dreamy and warm voice makes this a go-to album for ballad patrons.
Editor’s Pick
- Stay As You Are
- The Way With You
Lay – Lose Control
One of the most requested solo debuts was finally fulfilled last year. Lay from mega group EXO released a solo track on his birthday, which was then followed by his solo album, Lose Control. This chart-topping mandopop album is filled with seductive R&Bs and groovy pop ditties that will make you lose control.
Editor’s Pick
- Lose Control
- What U Need?
Jeon Ji Yoon – Day and Night
After leaving 4Minute, Jeon Ji Yoon made a quick comeback to the music scene as a solo artist under a new entertainment company. Ji Yoon is best known for her well-rounded capabilities including her powerful vocals and rap skills. Her solo debut album, Day and Night, showed off her duality with one song featuring her beautiful vocals and the other her fierce rap.
Editor’s Pick
- I Do
- Magnet
Do you have a favorite solo debuts of 2016? Let us know in the comments!
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