EXO’s Baekhyun, now firmly established as a solo artist, has dropped a pre-release track titled ‘Chocolate’ from his upcoming fifth mini-album ‘Essence of Reverie’. The song was released on May 15 at 6 PM KST via major online music platforms.
The track ‘Chocolate’ is a pop R&B song characterized by its groovy keyboard and guitar rhythms, blending with a swinging beat. The lyrics compare a lover to the sweetness of chocolate, delivering a sensual and captivating atmosphere. This pre-release offers a glimpse into the album’s overall mood, raising anticipation for the official release on May 19.
The upcoming album ‘Essence of Reverie’ explores the boundary between reality and dreams, symbolizing Baekhyun’s journey as an artist and his aspirations for the future. The album includes a total of seven tracks, featuring various musical styles: ‘Chocolate,’ title track ‘Elevator,’ ‘Lemonade,’ ‘Love Comes Back,’ ‘No Problem,’ ‘Black Dreams,’ and ‘Late Night Calls.’ Baekhyun participated in the production of all the tracks, collaborating once again with Cold, who previously proved their synergy through multiple hit projects.
Baekhyun will showcase the first stage performance of ‘Chocolate’ on May 16 on KBS 2TV’s ‘Music Bank’. Additionally, he is set to kick off his first-ever solo world tour, ‘Reverie’, on June 7-8 at KSPO Dome in Seoul, with all tickets selling out immediately upon release, highlighting his enduring global popularity.
Source: tvreport.co.kr
