Group WINNER member Kim Jinwoo is making his solo debut for the first time in five years since his debut.

Kim Jinwoo's agency, YG Entertainment, announced his solo debut on the 14th and revealed three key points of his solo activities.

Kim Jinwoo will release his first solo single, '(JINU's HEYDAY)', at 6 PM today. The album will be available in offline record stores starting from the 19th.

◆ First Solo Debut in Five Years

Kim Jinwoo was selected as a trainee at YG Entertainment in 2010 and debuted as a member of WINNER in 2014. After achieving great success on various music charts and award ceremonies with WINNER, Kim Jinwoo will now meet the public as a solo artist, following members Kang Seungyoon and Song Mino. Kim Jinwoo expressed his excitement, saying, "I'm so thrilled to be releasing my first solo song since my debut." He added, "My goal is to promote as much as possible through this album. I'll work hard to meet more fans." Expectations are high for the music and performances he will present, building on the solid foundation he has established over five years of activities with WINNER.

◆ Song Mino's Feature + Songwriting Participation

WINNER member Song Mino actively participated in songwriting and provided support for Kim Jinwoo's debut solo song. Song Mino is credited with featuring, writing, and composing for Kim Jinwoo's first solo title track, 'Call Anytime'. Kim Jinwoo expressed his gratitude, saying, "I'm truly thankful to Mino for his hard work." It's said that Kim Jinwoo's soft vocals and Song Mino's unique mid-low tone rap create a wonderful harmony. Anticipation is growing for the synergy that Song Mino and Kim Jinwoo, who have spent a long time together since their trainee days, will show through this new song. In addition to Song Mino, YG producers CHOICE37, ZAYVO, and HAE also participated in writing and composing the new song.

◆ Rediscovery of Solo Artist Kim Jinwoo

Kim Jinwoo, who has transformed into a solo artist, will showcase a variety of charms he hasn't shown before through this album. In the music video for 'Call Anytime', he demonstrated his versatility by portraying diverse characters such as a doctor, a vampire, a timid man, and a sexy man. He also sings about delicate romantic feelings in songs that intimately reflect his identity. His stage performances as a solo artist are also highly anticipated. Kim Jinwoo expressed his wish, "I would be grateful if you could discover the diverse charms I possess as a solo artist, along with WINNER's Kim Jinwoo."

At 5 PM on the 14th, Kim Jinwoo will transform into a magazine editor and host a live broadcast on NAVER V LIVE. He will directly introduce the new song 'Call Anytime' and share behind-the-scenes stories from the music video shoot.

SBS funE | Reporter Kang Soo-ji 

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