Soojin is finally back!
On November 8, 2023, Seo Soo-jin (known mononymously as Soojin) made her return to the Korean entertainment industry with her debut EP, “AGASSY,” with the title track of the same name.
This is her first release under her new agency, BRD Communications. Soojin had remained largely out of the public eye since the bullying allegations against her began in March 2021, her removal from (G)I-DLE, and her contract termination with CUBE Entertainment in 2022.
On June 30, 2023, Soojin opened her personal Instagram, much to the surprise and joy of her fans and (G)I-DLE’s fans, Neverland. From there, she continued to showcase bits and pieces about her everyday life and communicated with her fans.
Later in October 2023, Soojin was reported to have signed with her current agency, BRD Communications, and was revealed to have been preparing quietly for her solo comeback to the industry. Days later, a dance performance video titled “Black Forest” was released. On the next day, October 26, 2023, Soojin was announced to release her solo debut EP, “AGASSY” on November 8, 2023.
“AGASSY” features 6 tracks, including the title track of the same name. “Before, I have shown rather charismatic and strong sides of myself, but this time, I decided to reveal a different side of myself. I hope that my fans and audiences will be able to enjoy a completely different version of me. This EP is a whole new blend of my [qualities], both pure and enchanting, as well as charismatic and mysterious,” she said in a press release.
In an interview with the Korea JoongAng Daily, she revealed that the track she feels “most attached” to is “Sunset”—the fifth track in her album.
“This song beautifully captures the time spent with a loved one as the day fades, filled with pleasant daydreams of meeting that someone special,” said Soojin. She also said that the song had allowed her to “imagine the journey of meeting fans in a delightful way.”
Her title track, “Agassy” is described as a “charming song that gives the feeling of going back and forth from the past and present.” The song is characterized by traditional musical instruments and the music video featured numerous traditional Korean motifs.
Other than feeling emotional that Soojin had finally returned to fulfill her dreams as an idol, fans were elated to see Soojin in her natural element—an artist. Fans also thanked Soojin for coming back as an idol, when they were already content with seeing her posts on her personal Instagram.
Soojin had revealed in an interview as well that she had decided to come back as an idol when she thought of her fans.
"AGASSY" by #SOOJIN debuts at #223 on MelOn Daily Chart with 27,478 unique listeners pic.twitter.com/2oYpAoQ9dh
— (G)I-DLE Charts (@idlecharts) November 9, 2023
seeing soojin dance on studio choom affer 1 billion years is such a surreal moment she's so back pic.twitter.com/i6xXJg28bz
— soojinpedia (@soojingucci) November 9, 2023
SOOJIN's “AGASSY” has received 3,440,093 views and over 470,000 likes during its first 24 hours on YouTube. pic.twitter.com/5wv3BxL71j
— (G)I-DLE Charts (@chartsgidle) November 9, 2023
SOOJIN FANSIGN I CAN'T BELIEVE THIS 🥺pic.twitter.com/kuygGzjBy3
— jhai ⋆⭒˚｡⋆ (@jingeurideul) November 9, 2023
We're still trending 🌹
Keep those hashtags coming. #SOOJINSOLODEBUT #SOOJIN #아가씨 #AGASSY pic.twitter.com/78gEZ4frg1
— ⋆ (@sootangloops) November 9, 2023
SHE’S A DANCER WHO DANCES 😭😭😭😭😭 #SOOJINSOLODEBUT
#아가씨 pic.twitter.com/uoBV84c2is— ʚïɞ soolo ⁶ (@lgbtjinho) November 8, 2023
SOOJIN SPEAKING😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭
SOOJIN IS BACK
AGASSY IS OUT NOW #SOOJINSOLODEBUT
#아가씨
pic.twitter.com/HkKZecubjv— soojinpedia (@soojingucci) November 8, 2023
AND WITH THAT… THE 4th GEN IT GIRL SOOJIN IS BACK AGAIN AND STRONGER THAN EVER
SOOJIN IS BACK#SOOJINSOLODEBUT#아가씨
— faery (@seulfaery) November 8, 2023
and you will NEVER catch soojin lacking in the cunt department #SOOJINSOLODEBUT#아가씨
— ʚïɞ soolo ⁶ (@lgbtjinho) November 8, 2023
queen seo soojin will make history again in studio choom AND WE LOVE TO SEE IT
SOOJIN IS BACK#SOOJINSOLODEBUT#아가씨
pic.twitter.com/WjR3gPBZJG— faery (@seulfaery) November 8, 2023
just watched soojin's first live in 2 years celebrating agassy and she did every soojin thing a soojin could ever soojin
SOOJIN IS BACK
AGASSY IS OUT NOWhttps://t.co/fBIgLPTzOE #SOOJINSOLODEBUT
#아가씨 pic.twitter.com/1qQIVMqRz9— soojinpedia (@soojingucci) November 8, 2023
them: you better not be the cuntiest 4th & 5th gen mother when i get there
me:#SOOJINSOLODEBUT#아가씨pic.twitter.com/8psk7k4i2d
— ʚïɞ soolo ⁶ (@lgbtjinho) November 8, 2023
It’s a soojin thing #SOOJINSOLODEBUT pic.twitter.com/7m0vilSiZ3
— Ellie 🦋 check bio (@gidlenevieland) November 8, 2023
RED LIP SOOJIN YOU WILL ALWAYS BE FAMOUS
SOOJIN IS BACK
AGASSY IS OUT NOW#SOOJINSOLODEBUT
#아가씨 pic.twitter.com/PO6xwhnQ4K— soojinpedia (@soojingucci) November 8, 2023
She wanted to share her life normally on Instagram but she thought of us and came back FOR US like solo.. I'm going to cry a little more, excuse me 😭😭😭😭😭
SOOJIN IS BACK
AGASSY IS OUT NOW#SoojinSoloDebut#아가씨 pic.twitter.com/KL6eOT7uZ4— 🌹SEO SOOJIN PROTECTOR🌹 (@SSoojinprotect) November 8, 2023
I still cant believe we actually got soojin back 😭😭😭
HUGS TO ALL THE NEVIES THAT STAYED AND WAITED
SOOJIN IS BACK
AGASSY IS OUT NOW#SoojinSoloDebut#아가씨 pic.twitter.com/YeYLhv5TGJ— iya (@minnieyuhhh) November 8, 2023
We’re so happy you’re back, Soojin! Thank you for serving once again.
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