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BIGBANG member Taeyang is set to make a comeback with a regular album after nine years.
On the 20th, Double Black Label announced via its official SNS the cover image for Taeyang's fourth regular album, "Quintessence," and revealed that it will be released at 6 p.m. on May 18.
This marks Taeyang's first comeback in approximately three years since the release of his second EP, "Down to Earth," in April 2023, and his first regular album in about nine years since "White Night" in August 2017. Through the new album "Quintessence," Taeyang aims to demonstrate his capabilities as an all-around solo artist and share his unique new musical world.
The released cover features an image of two angels stylized to represent the letter "Q," the first letter of the new album title "Quintessence," immediately capturing attention. "Quintessence" is a term with the dictionary definition of "essence" or "core." Prior to this, a lengthy message centered on this word was released as teasing content, announcing Taeyang's return.
Meanwhile, Taeyang conducted fan meeting tours in seven cities, including Seoul, from July to December last year over approximately four months. He then participated as a headliner at Coachella, the largest music festival in the United States, on the 12th and 19th (local time) alongside other BIGBANG members, meeting global fans through both group and solo activities.
Taeyang's fourth regular album, "Quintessence," will be released at 6 p.m. on May 18.
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