SHINee member Minho recently shared his excitement about working with RIIZE member Sohee and aespa member Ningning on his debut solo album CALL BACK.

On November 4, Minho held a press event at Fairmont Ambassador Seoul to celebrate the release of CALL BACK, his first full-length album.

Speaking about the track "FIREWORKS," he said, "It’s a lively, upbeat song. I added this track to bring something fresh and different from my usual style.”

For "FIREWORKS," Minho collaborated with RIIZE’s Sohee. He explained, "I felt the song needed an extra spark, and Sohee’s voice was just perfect for it. I’m a fan of RIIZE, and as soon as I heard the demo, I knew Sohee’s refreshing tone would fit beautifully. I asked her politely, and I’m so grateful she agreed. Our voices blend nicely, especially in the chorus, and she added something special to the bridge."

Minho also teamed up with aespa’s Ningning on another track, "Because of You." Smiling, he admitted, "I ended up reaching out to Ningning too. It’s easier for juniors to ask seniors for favors, but asking juniors feels different. I made sure to ask her very respectfully, and thankfully, she happily agreed!"

Minho expressed his gratitude, saying, "Our voices balance really well on the track, and I hope we get the chance to perform together on stage someday. I’m excited for everyone to hear these songs."

Minho’s album CALL BACK will be available on all major streaming platforms starting today at 6 PM KST.

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ChoA, former member of the girl group Crayon Pop, has bravely shared her ongoing battle with cervical cancer and her emotional journey.

On January 28, ChoA posted a heartfelt update on her social media, explaining her struggles. "I usually laugh, talk, and live my life as usual, but there are moments when I suddenly face a reality that isn’t like before, and it gets tough," she shared.

She went on to say, "Recently, something difficult happened, and in the past, I would have had a drink with my husband to shake it off. I really miss being able to do that."

ChoA admitted that she still can’t fully believe her diagnosis. "When I face the reality I’ve been avoiding, my heart that I’ve built up breaks down," she said. "But the life I’m living now, which I’m still enjoying, is something that someone else might be wishing for. I try to gather my thoughts again with gratitude."

She also expressed hope for the future, saying, "Lately, I dream of a day five years from now when I’ll be declared cancer-free and be able to have a drink with my husband after putting the kids to bed, after all the struggles. It’s been almost two years, so I believe the day I get that clean bill of health will come soon."

ChoA married a businessman in 2021, six years older than her. In October 2023, she revealed her cervical cancer diagnosis, sharing that she had been diagnosed during a routine check-up in her first year of marriage.

Despite everything, ChoA remains hopeful, noting that the cancer was smaller than expected during surgery, and she was able to preserve her fertility—a step closer to her dream of becoming a mother.

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