Former Lovelyz member Mijoo is finally making her solo debut.
Earlier reports said Mijoo’s solo debut album would be released in the summer of 2022, saying that its lead track would be a great fit for the season. The buzz added that the label’s head, Yoo Hee Yeol, was focusing on completing the album for the idol.
However, at that time, the agency said that the timing and concept were yet to be confirmed.
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Mijoo To Release Solo Debut Album
SpoTV News reported on Monday that Mijoo is preparing to make her solo debut. It cited the announcement from Antenna, disclosing that the idol would release her first album in May.
“Mijoo is preparing for her solo debut in May. The detailed schedule regarding her solo debut will be announced at a later date,” the label said.
It will serve as Mijoo’s first solo music project since leaving her group, Lovelyz. She debuted with the girl group in 2014, but all members exited the agency following the expiration of their contracts with Woollim Entertainment.
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While waiting for her solo music project, Mijoo has been expanding her career as an entertainer. She has appeared in several variety shows, including Sixth Sense, Hangout With You, and Learn Way Season 2.
Recently, she became part of the group called JUJU SECRET alongside Park Jin Joo. They promoted Lonely Night on different music shows.
Mijoo Becomes Weekly Idol New MC
Mijoo will become part of another industry as she has been selected to take on the MC role on Weekly Idol.
After Eunhyuk and Kwanghee’s stint, Mijoo and BTOB’s Eunkwang will start leading the MBC M show, as confirmed in a press release on April 4. They will officially become the hosts after the Super Junior and ZE:A members’ last broadcast on April 12 airs.
Mijoo recently showed her MCing skills when she became the MC on Battle Trip 2 and the 2023 Seoul Music Awards.
Meanwhile, Eunkwang became a special MC on Weekly Idol and earned positive responses from the viewers.
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