NAYEON - ABCD
Review
TWICE's Nayeon is back, bolder and more dynamic than ever, and "ABCD" simply showcases the evolution in sound and style of this exceptional 28-year-old K-pop star. Apparently the cute and bubbly era of "POP!" is over and done with. Make way for Nayeon, the mature and evolved K-pop queen!
Blending pop, R&B and hip-hop influences, "ABCD" is an unabashedly old-fashioned display of showmanship, swagger and charisma, and aims to position Nayeon as a confident and powerful pop diva. Old-fashioned melodies mesh with modern sounds creating a surprisingly refreshing soundscape that bursts with fresh energy from the first second and keeps you hooked till the last note.
The music video is a visual feast, with Nayeon seamlessly transitioning between a Y2K urban aesthetic and classic 1900s glamour. It features Nayeon walking down a busy street following a car crash, capturing the attention of drivers and onlookers and jumps through different locations and time periods, with Nayeon always surrounded by a group of followers.
Overall, "ABCD" makes a strong statement as Nayeon redefines her solo identity as a mature, modern soloist. The track showcases her growth, after more than 10 years as a singer, and hints at an even more exciting future for one of K-pop's most popular artists.
Release Info & Mini Bio
Nayeon is a South Korean singer under JYP Entertainment and a member of the girl-group TWICE. Nayeon made her debut as a member of Twice on October 20, 2015 with their first mini album "The Story Begins" and on June 24, 2022 Nayeon made her debut as a solo artist with her first mini album "Im Nayeon" (stylized in all caps) and the song "POP!" as the album's title track. Today on June 14, 2024 Nayeon makes her comeback as a solo artist with her second mini album "Na" and the song "ABCD" as the album's title track. The album will contain seven tracks and the physical release will come out in six versions: three photobook/CD versions (A, B and C version), one Digipack CD version, one digital QR code version (Platform_Nemo version) and one Limited Edition plastic-bag version (A to Z version). This mini album is the direct follow-up to Nayeon's debut mini album.
Track List
- "ABCD"
- "Butterflies"
- "Heaven" (feat. Sam Kim)
- "Magic" (feat. Julie of KISS OF LIFE)
- "HalliGalli" (Prod. by Lee Chanhyuk of AKMU)
- "Something"
- "Count It"