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On January 9, 2025, the South Korean singer and songwriter Whee In released the digital single album Aftertaste through the official YouTube channel of Super Sound Bugs, sending the fandom into a frenzy. The four-minute and fifty-three-second music video featured the female artist donning a casual black dress with her hair cascading down the shoulders.
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Aftertaste marked the K-pop idol's first release as an independent soloist since she left the label, THE L1VE. It is the fourth song from the songwriter and producer Shim Hyun-bo's 25th project. Through the third digital single album, Whee In wanted to convey the message of complex love, uncoupling, and the aftermath of separation.
Subsequently, the K-pop fandom praised the female artist's vocals and visuals in the Aftertaste music video. An X user tweeted:
"Wheein’s vocals are the best for me"
The fandom stated that the track Aftertaste was beautiful, and they could not get enough of the ballad version of Whee In.
"Ballad Wheein something that will never go wrong,"- a fan reacted.
"The return of 5-minute songs Thank you wina for reviving this classic!!"- a fan shared.
"I'm not even exaggerating but this song is SO beautiful. It has tht bittersweet melody just like the name. And the vocal techniques Wheein applied here r even more beautiful. I wonder if she's going to training sessions like she mentioned. Thank you Jung Wheein for this song,"- a fan commented.
Internet users mentioned that the track's lyrics were painful and the female artist made it more emotional.
"I love this Wheein!! I hope you sing more songs like this. Your ballad music is my comfort,"- a user shared.
"damn who keeps breaking her heart show yourself girl,"- a user reacted.
"The lyrics are already painful Wheein singing the song makes it more painful,"- a user commented.
More about Whee In
She is a member of the South Korean K-pop group MAMAMOO. She debuted with the band on June 19, 2014, with the mini album Hello. It was released through WA Entertainment and distributed by CJ E&M Music. The record featured seven tracks, including Hello, Mr. Ambiguous, Heeheehaheho, Baton Touch, I Do Me, Peppermint Chocolate, Don't Be Happy, and others.
Subsequently, she debuted as a soloist on April 17, 2018, with the digital single Magnolia. It was released through LOEN Entertainment and RBW. The record featured one track, Easy.
In 2024, she embarked on her first world tour titled 2024 Whee In 1st World Tour: Whee In The Mood (Beyond). It kickstarted from Seoul, South Korea in February 2024. Subsequently, she departed from The L1VE on August 2, 2024, after the expiration of the exclusive contract.
