K-pop queen Taeyeon is ready to make her 2024 comeback with a new track, “Heaven.” Before its premiere, SM Entertainment shared the release date and time of the song through stunning teaser images.
Girls’ Generation’s lead vocalist Kim Taeyeon made her solo debut in 2015 with the first extended Play I. The debut mini-album reached number 2 on South Korea’s Gaon Album Chart (currently named Circle Album Chart) and topped Billboard’s US World Albums chart.
Since then, the singer has dropped over three studio albums, six extended plays, and multiple chart-topping singles. Along with her solo discography, Taeyeon sang some heart-wrenching original soundtracks for K-dramas that led her to win several accolades.
K-pop star, Taeyeon, will release her new comeback song, “Heaven,” on July 8, 2024, at 6 p.m. KST in Korea, 10 a.m. BST in the UK, 5 a.m. ET and 2 a.m. PT in the U.S. and 2.30 p.m. IST in India. The official music video for the track will drop on SMTOWN‘s YouTube channel.
TAEYEON 태연 'Heaven' Teaser
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Taeyeon is known for her music that dwells on heartbreaking themes. The singer has revealed her vulnerable thoughts about past relationships, loss of trust, and the many incidents one goes through. Over the years, fans have also noticed a more mature theme in her music.
Her last studio album, INVU, has been a fan favorite since its release on February 14, 2022. It is a clear example of Taeyeon’s ability to impart profound knowledge of human emotions without making it preachy. Her honest approach to love in INVU struck a chord with listeners who called the archive a mirror reflection of their own feelings.
After releasing some personal albums, fans look forward to Taeyeon’s 2024 comeback era, which teases a darker theme. In the concept images of “Heaven,” Taeyeon is dressed in black and cooking with some unusual elements in her kitchen.
In the latest images, a note says tasting “Heaven” comes with precautions such as experiencing fleeting but profound emotions and “leaving an indelible impression” on the soul. From the teaser, it seems that the song will deliver Taeyeon’s signature theme, a momentary heartbreak that left a deep impression on the protagonist. Stay tuned for updates.