Baekhyun, a member of the globally renowned K-pop group EXO, is poised to make a highly anticipated return as a solo artist with the release of his fourth EP, "Hello, World," on September 6th. The announcement, made by his agency INB100 on Monday, marks his first solo project in approximately three and a half years since his previous EP "Bambi," which was met with widespread acclaim.

"Hello, World" follows the massive success of "Bambi," which topped the iTunes Top Albums chart in 56 regions and sold over 1 million copies, cementing Baekhyun's position as a leading solo artist in the K-pop industry. His second solo EP, "Delight," also achieved remarkable success, becoming the first million-selling album by a solo artist in 19 years in K-pop history.

The excitement surrounding Baekhyun's return began building two weeks ago when he hinted at his new album during his solo concert in Seoul. The concert was part of his first solo Asia tour, "Lonsdaleite [dot]," which saw him perform in 14 cities across the continent, delivering 27 electrifying live shows. To the delight of fans, he capped off the tour by unveiling a teaser video for "Hello, World," further intensifying the anticipation for his upcoming release.

As one of the most influential figures in K-pop, Baekhyun's return to the solo stage is expected to set new records and further solidify his standing in the global music scene. Fans worldwide are eagerly awaiting the fresh sound and artistic vision that "Hello, World" promises to deliver.

Sayart / Chloe Kim, 2022chloe.k@gmil.com