K-pop's Bae Jin Young makes solo debut with ‘Round & Round’ from his album Still Young

Bae Jin Young releases his music video

Korean singer and actor Bae Jin Young sent his fans into a frenzy with his solo debut. He dropped the music video for his single "Round & Round" on October 14, creating a buzz among the fans.

The music video wooed the audience with its captivating imagery and dynamic energy. The title track perfectly captures Bae Jin Young's distinct energy by fusing sensual sounds with an unrestrained hip-hop melody.

As he displays his dynamic and stirring dance moves in the music video, Bae Jin Young, who has bleached his hair to ash grey, blends in with the vibrant party scene.

Over his eight-year career in K-pop, singer Bae Jin-young has taken on a variety of roles. He first competed on Mnet's "Produce 101" (2016–19), which led to his inclusion in the now-disbanded Wanna One. He then joined CIX, which he left last year.

The 25-year-old has now ventured out on his own as a soloist.

Talking about his career transformation, the singer said in an interview with Southern Seoul, “I believe I’ve only shown about 40 percent of what I have so far in my career.” He added, “That is part of the reason I wanted to go solo, as I felt like I wasn’t able to fully express who I am while promoting myself as part of a group.

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Talking about the song, Bae Jin-young added, “I hope you’ll look forward to the remaining 60 percent.”

Still Young was released on Tuesday and features five songs, The lead track Round&Round, along with B-sides Playlist, Thrill, Click and Songs ’bout U.

Round&Round is a dance song with a hip-hop influence that deviates unexpectedly from Bae's typically serene and gentle persona in terms of both vocals and personality.  He claimed that the contrast was intentional.