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Yuri from Girls’ Generation to release solo debut EP next week
SEOUL, Sept. 27 (Yonhap) — Yuri from K-pop group Girls’ Generation will release her solo debut album next week, her agency said Thursday.
The extended player, “The First Scene,” set for release on Oct. 4, marks the launch of Yuri’s solo music career, having debuted in the girl band 11 years ago, according to SM Entertainment.
The six-track EP, including the main track “Into You,” will be available for streaming at major online music stores, starting at 6 p.m. on the release date, her agency said. The album will also be released on disc.
With the release, Yuri will perform solo activities to promote her new album.
Yuri has had an active acting career in TV dramas and other shows, as well as in films.
A new TV drama series starring Yuri, “Dae Jang Geum Is Watching,” will be broadcast Oct. 11, further diversifying her entertainment career.