On August 29, 2024, TWICE's Tzuyu shared a sneak peek of her upcoming mini album, abouTZU, through the official JYP Entertainment YouTube Channel and Naver TV. The two-minute and thirty-one-second video provided a brief introduction to the record's tracklist and a glimpse of the female artist's vocals.
abouTZU is the first solo debut mini album of TWICE's Tzuyu. The physical albums would be available in six versions, including two photobook versions (Run and Fly), a vinyl version, a package box version (Heaven), a digipack version, and a platform_nemo version. JYP Entertainment released an opening trailer for the female artist's abouTZU on August 2, 2024.
TWICE's Tzuyu's upcoming album abouTZU features
Run Away as the title track
TWICE's Tzuyu's upcoming album abouTZU includes six songs, with Run Away as the title track of the record. The other five tracks of the album are as follows:
- Run Away
- Heartbreak in Heaven (feat. Peniel of BTOB)
- Lazy Baby (feat. pH-1)
- Losing Sleep
- One Love
- Fly
According to the sneak-peek video, Run Away is a modern reinterpretation of the synth-pop and dance genre, accompanied by a piano melody, leading into a 'Four on the Floor' rhythm. It includes a powerful synth bass throughout the chorus, which would resonate deeply. A few lines from the upcoming track are:
"Though it takes time to open my heart, once I do, I pour out all my love in a way no one has ever seen before."
Run Away was written by J.Y. Park "The Asiansoul" and composed by Andrea Rosario, Elsa Curran, Davin Kingston, and Johnny Simpson.
Subsequently, Heartbreak in Heaven (feat. PENIEL of BTOB) has been described as a bouncy and fast-changing bass and rhythm that expresses the joys and pains of love. According to the sneak-peak video, the track complements Tzuyu's stable vocals, while BTOB's PENIEL added depth with his sincere and straightforward rap.
Heartbreak in Heaven was penned and composed by Tom Mann, Nicole Blair, Alex Stacey, Peter Rycroft, and PENIEL.
Lazy Baby (feat. ph-1) was penned by Lee-jin and ph-1. It was composed by Bobbi LaNea Taylor, Folayan Omi Kunerede, Mark Gozman, Shayon Daniels, Nicci Funicelli, and ph-1. According to the sneak-peek video, the track would be:
"Led by an emotional piano and wind instruments, Lazy Baby is an uptempo pop song that playfully captures the carefree vibe of a holiday where you don't want to do anything, enhanced by energetic hip-hop elements. The free-spirited lyrics and addictive melody are perfectly complemented by ph-1's witty rap, completing the song's vibe."
Meanwhile, the fourth track, Losing Sleep, was penned by Moon Yeo-reum (Jamfactory) and composed by Jonny Hockings, Maria Hazell, and Tre Jean-Marie. The track has been described as an uptempo pop track rooted in tropical house, shedding light on the sleepless nights of yearning for someone. It would be accompanied by energetic synth sounds and an intense rhythm.
One Love was composed by Kamille, Rick Parkhouse, and George Tizzard and penned by the writer Lee Seu-ran. According to the sneak-peak video, the track is about:
"One Love is an anthemic pop track that passionately declares unwavering love and devotion. It features lively drums, rhythmic guitars, and a synth sound that flips dramatically in the chorus."
Lastly, the sixth track, Fly, was co-written by Tzuyu and composed by Daniel Durn, Katrine Neya Klith, Kim Woo-sang (Number K), and pdly (MonoTree). This song is a mid-tempo pop ballad that creates a fairytale atmosphere, blending with wistful piano accompaniment and string sounds.
According to a sneak-peek video of the female artist's upcoming album, the song's description states,
"Tzuyu's hopeful and imaginative lyrics, which she co-wrote harmonize beautifully with her emotive vocals."
Soon, the sneak-peak video for TWICE's Tzuyu circulated on social media and went viral on the internet. The fandom could not stop discussing the latest tracks and their symbolism.
TWICE's Tzuyu's upcoming album, abouTZU, is slated to premiere on September 6, 2024, at 1 pm KST and 12 am ET. Fans can pre-save and pre-order the album.