JUNHEE’s Special First Step: 1st Solo Mini Album “The First Day & Night” Released

H&P Entertainment, PAN Entertainment

On Sept. 12 at noon KST, JUNHEE released his first mini album “The First Day & Night” on all major music platforms, greeting fans worldwide with his long-awaited solo debut.

Artist JUNHEE is embarking on a special new chapter

‘The First Day & Night’ marks JUNHEE’s first work as a solo artist. It is a collection of songs he had long hoped to share but had not yet unveiled, now finally introduced under his own name.

The album is the culmination of that journey, ready at last to meet listeners. With ‘The First Day & Night,’ JUNHEE is determined to establish a distinct presence and solidify his standing as a solo artist.

About the mini album

The title track “Umbrella (10:00)” is a medium-tempo pop number that explores emotions toward a lover who only seeks him out when convenient. The song portrays the heartache of waiting for something unattainable, expressed through the imagery of “the rain, an umbrella, and myself left standing between them.”

Beyond its lead single, “The First Day & Night” captivates with tracks woven into a carefully designed narrative. From morning to nightfall, the album arranges music to reflect each time of day, following the rising and setting of the sun.

Beginning with track one “Umbrella (10:00),” continuing through track seven “Night (02:00),” and closing with “호랑이 장가 가는 날 (10:00),” the Korean version of “Umbrella (10:00),” JUNHEE curated the album with the hope that listeners would line up songs throughout the precious moments of their day, selecting songs to match their moods.

“Umbrella (10:00)” Concept photos

“Too Bad (15:00)” Concept photos

How JUNHEE Built Anticipation for His Solo Debut

Throughout the week prior to the album release, JUNHEE unveiled concept images for “Umbrella (10:00)” and “Too Bad (15:00)” exactly at 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. KST, further emphasizing the album’s time-based storytelling. The series of concept photos and music video teaser steadily built curiosity around the mini album.

JUNHEE also delivered a striking show the day before the official release. On Sept. 11, he appeared on the Korean music show, Mnet’s M Countdown, presenting the performance of “Umbrella (10:00)” for the first time. The showcase sparked an enthusiastic response from K-pop fans in Korea and abroad.

The celebration continued on Sept. 12 at 10 a.m KST., two hours prior to the album’s global release, with the premiere of the “Umbrella (10:00)” music video. The visual highlights JUNHEE’s radiant charm and artistic direction, serving as a powerful opening to his solo career.

JUNHEE had already previewed his album for fans through a listening party, inviting about 300 attendees to experience all the tracks live. The event, filled with excitement and warmth, underscored his deep appreciation for fans and drew strong praise for the new work, raising anticipation for its release.

One month prior to the release of “The First Day & Night”, JUNHEE pre-released the track “Supernova (00:00),” performing it on music programs. The song drew notable attention, reaching No. 1 on iTunes charts in seven countries and earning recognition across global rankings.

Next Steps for JUNHEE: More Stages, More Content

Looking ahead, JUNHEE plans to connect with fans through appearances on more music programs and diverse content. His first solo step takes place at noon KST on September 12 across all music platforms, with the music video for “Umbrella (10:00)” available from 10 a.m. KST the same day on JUNHEE’s official social media channels.