(G)I-DLE's Minnie is finally going solo after 7 long years, and she's spilling all the details about her exciting new journey!

On January 20, Minnie sat down with StarNews for an interview at Cube Entertainment's office in Seongsu-dong, Seoul, where she shared her excitement and a few challenges ahead of her first solo album.

Minnie’s highly anticipated solo mini-album, 'HER,' is set to drop on January 21 at 6 PM, and fans are already buzzing with excitement. The album features seven tracks, including the title song 'HER,' the pre-released 'Blind Eyes Red,' as well as 'Drive U Crazy' (Feat. Woogie), 'Cherry Sky,' 'Valentine's Dream,' 'It's Okay,' and 'Obsession' (Feat. TEN of WayV).

Not only did Minnie showcase her vocal talents, but she also took on the role of singer-songwriter, writing all the lyrics for the album. The track 'HER' is a catchy pop anthem that features lyrics by Big Naughty (Seo Donghyun) and a funky, minimal bass riff. Fans can expect a fresh and diverse sound from Minnie that highlights her style.

In addition to 'HER,' Minnie worked with Thai artist TEN of WayV on 'Obsession,' a retro-inspired disco-pop track with Minnie's distinctive vocals and TEN’s unique voice adding extra flair to the song.

Minnie has been actively involved in songwriting and composing for (G)I-DLE over the years, collaborating with various artists and expanding her musical range. She previously worked on tracks with Australian-Chinese singer Wenji, Thai rapper F.HERO, and pop singer Anne-Marie, showing her wide musical influence.

During the interview, Minnie shared her excitement about going solo, saying, “I’m so excited and happy. It’s my first solo after 7 years since debut. I’m curious about the reaction from fans who have waited for so long." She also mentioned, "I’ve been preparing for this album for a few years in my spare time. The other members also released their solo albums, and I was waiting for my turn. I thought fall or winter would suit the concept well.”

Minnie’s solo journey is officially underway, and with her raw talent and passion, it’s clear she’s ready to take on the music world in her own way! Fans can’t wait to see what comes next.

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While Garosero Research Institute (Gaseyeon) continues to make shocking claims about Kim Soo Hyun, YouTuber Lee Jin Ho has stepped up to clear Cha Eun Woo’s name.

On April 3, Lee Jin Ho uploaded a video titled "After Kim Soo Hyun, is Cha Eun Woo next? Fact-checking Gaseyeon’s false claims" on his YouTube channel Entertainment President Lee Jin Ho.

Lee Jin Ho strongly denied Gaseyeon’s claim that Cha Eun Woo didn’t attend Kim Sae Ron’s funeral, saying, “This proves once again that they don’t even check basic facts.”

He added, “Cha Eun Woo was definitely at the funeral. He was there from the first evening until late at night. Multiple people saw him, greeted him, and even sat with him at the table.”

The rumor started on March 31, when Kim Se Ui, a member of Gaseyeon, made a cryptic statement during a live broadcast, saying, “Cha Eun Woo, Cha Eun Woo’s manager, you will face divine punishment.” This immediately sparked speculation.

Cha Eun Woo and Kim Sae Ron were known to be close, especially when she was under Fantagio. They worked together on the web drama To Be Continued and co-hosted Show! Music Core. Fans were surprised when rumors spread that Cha Eun Woo didn’t attend her funeral, but Lee Jin Ho’s statement has now set the record straight.

Meanwhile, Kim Sae Ron’s family has taken legal action against Lee Jin Ho, filing a defamation lawsuit on March 17 under the Information and Communications Network Act. Ten days later, they also sued him under the anti-stalking law, accusing him of exposing private details about Kim Sae Ron and her family.

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