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- Evan participates in production of entire album

Evan (EVAN), a solo artist under Billip Lab (HYBE), will return with his first mini album 'DEATH OF ME' on September 7. This marks approximately two months since he released his debut single 'RIDE OR DIE' last June.
According to Billip Lab, 'DEATH OF ME' is an album that declares moving forward while holding onto the tangled reins of various emotions. Billip Lab stated, "Following his previous work, Evan participated in the production of the entire album, expressing his sincere inner self and firm will toward the future through diverse sounds."
Evan, who demonstrated his musical capabilities upon his solo debut, is expected to further expand his unique musical world with 'DEATH OF ME'.
Through his debut single, Evan revealed his presence as a "complete artist" by participating in vocal performance, choreography, lyric writing, composition, and production. In particular, he received praise for his trendy sensibility reflected in the sound and heartfelt lyrics.
Previously, the title track 'Ride or Die' topped the iTunes Top Songs chart in nine countries/regions and reached number one on Tencent Music's weekly Korean chart in China. The music video for this song also ranked high on YouTube's daily global trending music video charts, showcasing his presence.
Meanwhile, pre-orders for 'DEATH OF ME' will begin at 11 a.m. on the 10th. On September 7, the day of the album release, Evan will hold the 'EVAN Debut Showcase 'DEATH OF ME'' at 7 p.m. at the Peace Hall, Seoul Kyung Hee University. Additionally, he is scheduled for active activities, including appearing in the special program 'Spotlight' at the Grammy Museum in Los Angeles on the 14th (local time).
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