It's confirmed - EXO Suho's comeback with his second album is currently in the works!
Read on to know what to expect from his upcoming release.
Suho Comeback - EXO Leader Shares New Info About His Second Album
EXO's leader Suho is finally back from his mandatory military service. He was inactive in the K-pop scene for almost two years, hence, fans are anticipating his new music release as a soloist.
Fans have been awaiting his solo return since the "O2" singer revealed during an Instagram live last month that he is "prepare something," which he described being a "gift for EXO-Ls" and that it's "worth waiting."
Recently, the preparation for EXO Suho's comeback with his second album was confirmed to have started.
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On March 2, the leader sat down for an interview with Work Point Today and that is where he revealed that he is currently preparing his new solo album. He also mentioned which genres will most likely be added to it.
JUNMYEON OFFICIALLY ANNOUNCED HE IS PREPARING HIS 2ND ALBUM!!!! 👀💗
— ari 💌 (@oshcuddles) March 2, 2022
“Fans will be surprised but I’m preparing my second album. All lines are good dance, R&B, and ballad songs.” pic.twitter.com/u79qMpR1qL
The idol said, "Dance songs, R&B, ballad, all lines are good."
The idol even expressed his desire to make a rock song with band chords.
In a previous interview with INSERTLIVE in February, EXO Suho said that he is uncertain when the album will come out and that it might be a full-length album rather than a mini-album.
"It will absolutely be deeper than 'Self-Portrait," he continued.
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He further stated that he will be highly involved in the album production process.
"I will be writing and composing the songs," he unveiled.
At that time, Suho also said that he is thinking of taking on new challenges like appearing in dramas and movies, and of course, "preparing an album with [my fellow] EXO members to meet fans."
What concept would you want EXO Suho to try on his comeback with his second album? Tell us in the comments section below!
EXO Suho's Last Music Release Ahead of Military Enlistment
Prior to enlisting in the military, EXO Suho left fans with music as a solo artist for the first time since his debut in the boy group.
He dropped his first solo EP, "Self-Portrait," on March 30, 2020.
With "Self-Portrait," Suho became the fourth member of EXO to make his solo debut, following Chen, Baekhyun, and Lay. This EP comprises a total of six songs, one of which is the title track, "Let's Love."
The album saw commercial success as it reached No. 1 on the Gaon Album Chart and sold more than 290,000 copies in South Korea alone. At the time of its release, it became the second best-selling solo album by an EXO member in the first week after surpassing 200,000 sales.
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Additionally, EXO Suho made his solo debut on Billboard's World Albums chart with "Self-Portrait." This EP landed at No. 14 during the week ending on April 2.
On music charts, "Self-Portrait" swept the top spots on iTunes Album charts in at least 53 countries. This makes it the third solo album from SM Entertainment with the most No. 1s on iTunes.
Meanwhile, the title track "Let's Love" debuted high on Korean music charts an hour after its release. It entered at No. 2 on Bugs, No. 3 on MelOn, No. 7 on Genie, and No. 14 on Soribada.
"Let's Love" even won in all three music shows in Korea, making Suho the first EXO member to achieve this feat.
Watch EXO Suho's "Let's Love" music video, which has over 13.5 million views to date, here!
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Written by Mhaliya Scott
