After an 8-month hiatus, Choi Yena is set to dazzle fans with her return! On September 19, her agency officially announced that the singer will release her third single album, 'Nemo Nemo,' on September 30.

Along with this exciting news, Choi Yena's official SNS unveiled a schedule poster and tracklist, teasing what’s to come.

According to the release schedule, fans can look forward to pre-orders kicking off after the first concept photo drops on the 19th.

Following this, a second concept photo, a music video teaser, and a highlight medley will be released, building up to the album's launch. To celebrate, Choi Yena will host a fan showcase on the 30th, marking the official start of her comeback activities.

The tracklist reveals that 'Nemo Nemo' will feature three captivating tracks: the title song "Nemo Nemo," "Sugar," and "That Was Love." The title track "Nemo Nemo" is described as an electronic dance anthem that merges millennium sounds with contemporary MZ vibes, showcasing geometric visuals of love.

In addition to the title track, "Sugar" explores the bittersweet emotions of a love that is both delightful and anxious, while "That Was Love" delves into heartfelt and unspoken sentiments. These tracks promise to offer a rich exploration of love through Choi Yena's unique musical lens.

Nemo Nemo marks Choi Yena’s first release since her third mini-album GOOD MORNING in January. Since then, she has continued to shine in the entertainment world, making appearances on TVING's 'High School Mystery Club 3' and MBC's 'Radio Star.'

Choi Yena has also solidified her status as a youth icon with performances at major university festivals and prominent global stages like KCON HONG KONG 2024 and KCON JAPAN 2024. She made waves in July and August with her debut at the Waterbomb festival in Jeju, Tokyo, and Yeosu, earning rave reviews.

Fans are eagerly awaiting her return, and it’s clear that Choi Yena is ready to make a splash with 'Nemo Nemo' and her new musical journey.

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Seo Ye Ji is facing major backlash after her surprising appearance on SNL Korea 7.

On April 12, Seo Ye Ji made her long-awaited return to variety shows by guest-starring on Coupang Play's SNL Korea Season 7.

Before the show started, she made jaws drop by joking, "I'll gaslight the SNL crew and make it fun," referencing her own past controversies.

During the "Seo Ye GPT" segment, Seo Ye Ji played an AI that helped Kim Won Hoon nail a company presentation. She then made a sharp comment, saying, "The truly embarrassing thing is sitting quietly and being talked about behind your back. I've experienced that a lot," hinting at the criticism she’s faced.

In the "Eve Hair Salon" skit, Seo Ye Ji acted as a salon director and joked about her past "Kim Ddak Ddak" scandal, where she was accused of controlling her then-boyfriend Kim Jung Hyun. When a character mentioned her stiff neck, she responded, "It's firm," making everyone laugh but also stirring mixed feelings.

Fans were shocked to see Seo Ye Ji using her past scandals as comedy material, especially since it’s been eight years since her last variety show appearance. Many pointed out that joking about serious accusations like gaslighting and academic fraud might have gone too far.

The controversy over Seo Ye Ji’s education also came back into the spotlight. She had previously claimed she studied abroad in Spain, but in 2021 it was revealed she never actually attended the university she mentioned.

Her agency explained she was accepted but didn’t attend because of her career in Korea, but many netizens weren’t convinced.

On SNL Korea, Seo Ye Ji even played a character who lied about her past to impress a boyfriend, making fans think of her real-life academic background scandal.

After the episode aired, reactions online exploded. Some comments included, "Falsifying academic background is a crime," "This was too much," "It was funny though," "Let’s forgive it since it’s black comedy," and "Why was Seo Ye Ji the first guest?"

Seo Ye Ji’s bold jokes have definitely split public opinion, with some calling it brave and others saying it only reopened old wounds.

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