REN The 1st Mini Album [Ren'dezvous]
- The next page finally opens, REN's first mini album [Ren'dezvous]
- An invitation to a new world presented by REN, [Ren'dezvous] marks REN's first step as a solo artist
- Title track ‘Ready to Move’, an overwhelming story drawn by you and me
REN announces a new beginning with his first mini album [Ren'dezvous]. The album title [Ren'dezvous] is inspired by the French word ‘Rendez-Vous’, meaning ‘meeting’ and ‘promise’, emphasizing REN's identity and the significance of his solo debut.
REN The 1st Mini Album [Ren'dezvous] is garnering high expectations as producer Ryan J, who previously collaborated with REN on ‘LOCO (9:00 pm) (Prod. Ryan J)’ for the producing battle program [Listen-Up], participated in every song on the album.
The album consists of a total of five tracks, with rock and pop genres arranged to provide a cohesive narrative flow, allowing listeners to focus on every song as well as the title track. The first track is the title song ‘Ready to Move’, which announces REN's confidence in his new beginning. It captures the excitement of REN envisioning his future as a solo artist, and the meaning is further deepened by REN's direct participation in the lyrics. It is a captivating song where his powerful, clear voice heightens the atmosphere of lyrics that convey a message of moving forward without hesitation, highlighted by a sensory and sophisticated beat. Following this, ‘Autofill’ and ‘Imagine More’ are rock tracks featuring rhythmic sounds, allowing listeners to imagine a powerful and charismatic side of REN. The fourth track, ‘Lullaby (11:03)’, is a pop number that pairs well with REN's delicate vocals, offering comfort as if delivering warmth to the listener, and the album concludes with ‘My Story’, which leaves a deep lingering impression by attractively expressing stories of past memories. Filled with sweet and diverse sounds, REN's first mini album is sufficient to showcase a new charm different from what he has shown during his group activities.
Furthermore, from the previously released concept photos, REN's own story was incorporated to strengthen the narrative of the solo debut album. Under the concept that every moment the artist REN has experienced and the precious emotions he has felt serve as seeds to bloom a new season, the album expresses the path REN has walked and his welcoming of a new beginning.
In the ‘Ready to Move’ music video, the charm of the song is doubled by sensually depicting the days he spent running tirelessly as artist REN and his anticipation for the new world that will unfold. He faces his reflection trapped in a mirror but is neither exhausted nor afraid. Fully prepared, REN does not hesitate. Through this image of facing challenges confidently without fear, and tirelessly running to find his path and turn his wishes into reality, listeners will be able to meet a more mature REN.
Through this solo album [Ren'dezvous], REN has expanded his own world while singing about the anticipation and excitement of a new start. Expressing gratitude to everyone who has watched over him—from the REN who has run busily until now to the REN taking his first new step—he hopes for generous support for a REN who holds infinite possibilities.