Air (Yeji EP)
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| Released | March 10, 2025 |
| Genre | K-pop |
| Length | 12:15 |
| Language | Korean |
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| Singles from Air | |
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Air is the debut solo extended play (EP) by South Korean singer Yeji of the girl group Itzy. It was released through JYP Entertainment on March 10, 2025. The EP contains four tracks; "Air", "Invasion", "Can't Slow Me, No" and "258".
Background and release
[edit]On January 17, 2025, it was announced that Yeji was preparing for her solo debut.[1][2] On February 10, JYP Entertainment released a trailer for Yeji's debut solo EP, Air.[3][4][5] The track list was soon after released announcing "Air" as its lead single.[6][7] This was followed by a series of concept photos,[8][9][10] a preview of the album's songs,[11] and a music video teaser.[12][13]
On March 10, Yeji released her first EP, Air, and a music video for its lead single of the same name.
Theme and composition
[edit]"The message of 'Air' is about showcasing my presence, my aura, through my first solo debut. There's a lyric that says, 'You take my breath away', and when I think about those overwhelming moments, they were always on stage. That's the message I wanted to convey."
— Yeji, discussing the theme of the EP
Yeji participated in writing the lyrics of the title track, which aimed to express the feeling of intense immersion felt while performing on stage. The song included elements of synth-pop; characterized by a strong bass and an addictive hook.[14]
Track listing
[edit]| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Arrangement | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Air" |
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| Degeddingseze | 3:15 |
| 2. | "Invasion" | Danke (Lalala Studio) |
| Degeddingseze | 2:48 |
| 3. | "Can't Slow Me, No" | Noday |
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| 2:59 |
| 4. | "258" |
| 3:13 | ||
| Total length: | 12:15 | ||||
Release history
[edit]| Region | Date | Format | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| Various | March 10, 2025 | ||
| South Korea | CD | ||
| United States | March 14, 2025 | ||
| Europe |
References
[edit]- ^ Jo, Hye-jin (January 17, 2025). [단독] 있지에도 솔로 있지...예지, 7년 차에 '솔로 첫 주자' 출격 [[Exclusive] Even though she's single, she's solo... Yeji, 'first solo runner' in 7 years]. Xports News. Archived from the original on January 17, 2025. Retrieved February 10, 2025 – via Naver.
- ^ Yoon, Seung-jin (February 10, 2025). "ITZY's Yeji to take to the solo skies with 'AIR' EP". Korea JoongAng Daily. Archived from the original on February 23, 2025. Retrieved February 10, 2025.
- ^ Chin, Carmen (February 10, 2025). "ITZY's Yeji to make solo debut next month with 'Air'". NME. Archived from the original on February 11, 2025. Retrieved February 10, 2025.
- ^ Pyo, Kyung-min (February 10, 2025). "Yeji to debut as ITZY's first solo artist with 'AIR'". The Korea Times. Archived from the original on February 10, 2025. Retrieved February 10, 2025.
- ^ Lee, Jung-youn (February 10, 2025). "Yeji of Itzy gears up for solo debut". The Korea Herald. Archived from the original on February 14, 2025. Retrieved February 10, 2025.
- ^ Park, So-jin (February 14, 2025). 있지 예지, 솔로 데뷔 앨범 'AIR' 트랙리스트 공개. Maeil Business Newspaper (in Korean). Archived from the original on March 10, 2025. Retrieved February 14, 2025.
- ^ Ji, Seung-hun (February 14, 2025). 있지 예지, 솔로 데뷔곡명 '에어'...박진영도 작업 참여. Maeil Business Newspaper (in Korean). Archived from the original on March 10, 2025. Retrieved February 14, 2025.
- ^ Seon, Mi-gyeong (February 23, 2025). ITZY 예지, 솔로도 강렬하게 빠져드는 '숨멎' 비주얼. The Chosun Ilbo (in Korean). Archived from the original on March 10, 2025. Retrieved February 24, 2025.
- ^ ITZY 예지, 신비롭고 몽환적...독보적 쿨 아우라. The Chosun Ilbo (in Korean). February 25, 2025. Archived from the original on February 26, 2025. Retrieved February 26, 2025.
- ^ ITZY 예지, 데뷔 첫 단발 변신..강렬 걸크러쉬 비주얼. The Chosun Ilbo (in Korean). February 27, 2025. Archived from the original on March 10, 2025. Retrieved February 28, 2025.
- ^ "거부할 수 없는 이 느낌"..ITZY 예지, 솔로 데뷔곡 최초 공개됐다. The Chosun Ilbo (in Korean). March 3, 2025. Archived from the original on March 11, 2025. Retrieved March 3, 2025.
- ^ ITZY 예지, 거부할 수 없는 매력..'Air'. The Chosun Ilbo (in Korean). March 4, 2025. Archived from the original on March 10, 2025. Retrieved March 5, 2025.
- ^ '솔로 데뷔' ITZY 예지, 독보적 움직임...'Air' 티저 공개. Sports Donga (in Korean). March 7, 2025. Archived from the original on March 10, 2025. Retrieved March 7, 2025.
- ^ Kim, Jae-heun (March 10, 2025). "Yeji hopes to show off potential in solo debut". The Korea Herald. Archived from the original on March 10, 2025. Retrieved March 10, 2025.