(G)I-DLE leader SOYEON topped South Korean real-time music charts with her solo track I'm gonna TOESA
from her 1st full-length album, What a Wonderful Life.
Addressing plagiarism suspicions and the inspiration behind the track, she discussed her first solo album release in over five years, explaining that she personally contacted EX member Lee Sang-mi beforehand to pay homage to late-2000s band music sensibilities.
(G)I-DLE Leader SOYEON Sweeps Real-Time Charts With “I’m gonna TOESA”
(G)I-DLE leader SOYEON has proven her power as a queen by sweeping the top of music charts with her solo track I'm gonna TOESA
. According to her agency Cube Entertainment on the 18th, the title track I'm gonna TOESA
(Narr. Kian84) from SOYEON’s 1st full-length album What a Wonderful Life
achieved an “all-kill” by sweeping the number-one spots on real-time charts across major domestic music sites, including Melon, Genie, VIBE, FLO, and Bugs, earlier that day.
The secret to this song’s popularity is undoubtedly “empathy.” Listeners note that the lyrics capturing the sorrows and joys of office workers, combined with Kian84’s narration, deliver a peculiar sense of catharsis. The music video’s comment section is overflowing with real resignation experiences and messages of comfort from listeners both in Korea and abroad.
Jeon Soyeon Addresses Plagiarism Suspicions and Direct Contact With EX Member Lee Sang-mi
Jeon Soyeon of the South Korean girl group (G)I-DLE recently opened up about the heartfelt inspiration behind her solo track Resignation. Appearing on the KBS2 music program hosted by Sung Si-kyung, she discussed her first solo album release in over five years and shared the real story of how her song came to life. The new track captures the raw feelings and modern struggles of office workers in South Korea.
Listeners immediately noticed a distinct vibe and vocal delivery reminiscent of the classic 2000s band EX and their hit song Please Look After Well. Jeon Soyeon explained that she aimed to pay homage to the unique Korean band music sensibilities and distinctive tone of the late 2000s and early 2010s era.
Rather than quietly borrowing the style, Jeon Soyeon revealed that she personally reached out to EX member Lee Sang-mi beforehand to explain her musical intentions. According to the broadcast reports from OSEN, Lee warmly welcomed the homage and even surprised her with a birthday cake. Sung Si-kyung praised the thoughtful gesture, highlighting how meaningful it is for senior artists to see their legacy embraced by the next generation.
Global Momentum, Celebrity Challenges, and Television Appearance
The global momentum is fierce as well. In addition to landing at number seven on Spotify’s Daily Chart in South Korea, the track also secured the top spot on the daily charts of Genie and VIBE as of the previous day, laying the groundwork for long-term success. Notably, reaction to the video content has been enthusiastic, as it reclaimed the number-one spot on YouTube’s daily popular music videos.
A wave of celebrity challenge videos has also added fuel to the buzz. Legendary vocalists such as Jaurim’s Kim Yoon-ah and Ex’s Lee Sang-mi, along with Kian84 who participated in the narration and BTOB’s Yook Sung-jae who captivated online audiences with his witty vocals, have all joined in, generating buzz day after day. SOYEON, who has conquered the charts, appeared on KBS 2TV’s The Seasons – Sung Si-kyung's Candy-like Sound Boyfriend
airing on the 18th to perform I'm gonna TOESA.
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