Aboutzu (stylized as abouTZU) is the debut extended play (EP) by Taiwanese singer Tzuyu of the girl group Twice. It was released on September 6, 2024, through JYP Entertainment and Republic Records. The EP contains six tracks, including the lead single "Run Away" and collaborations with Peniel of BtoB and rapper pH-1.
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| Released | September 6, 2024 |
| Recorded | 2024 |
| Studio | JYP Studios |
| Length | 19:08 |
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Background
It was decided that Tzuyu would debut as a soloist in 2023, and recording and production began in February 2024.[1] On August 2, JYP Entertainment released an opening trailer for Aboutzu to announce Tzuyu's solo debut.[2] Throughout August and early September, various teasers and other promotional content were released in anticipation of the EP's release on September 6. The official music video for the lead single "Run Away" came out on the same day as the EP.[3][4] In an interview with Rolling Stone, also published on September 6, Tzuyu explained that she has long had the desire to release her own album and that she hopes listeners will learn more about her true personality through her music.[5] Tzuyu was the third member of the girl group Twice to launch a solo music career, following Nayeon in 2022 and Jihyo in 2023.[6][7]
Title
The title Aboutzu is a combination of the English word "about" and the first three letters of the singer's name Tzuyu, symbolizing that the EP reflects all aspects of herself.[8] The text "abouTZU" on the EP's cover art can also be read as "chouTZU" to represent her full name Chou Tzuyu.
Composition
The lead single "Run Away" is a disco-pop song composed by Andrea Rosario, Elsa Curra, Davin Kingston, and Johnny Simpson, with lyrics written by Park Jin-young.[1] It features nostalgia-evoking piano melodies in the intro and a bold synth bass for the chorus, evoking a sound reminiscent of the late 2000s to mid-2010s.[7] Next on the list are collaborations with Peniel of BtoB in "Heartbreak In Heaven" and rapper pH-1 in "Lazy Baby", before the EP continues with the solo tracks "Losing Sleep" and "One Love".[9] Tzuyu wrote the lyrics for the final song "Fly", a ballad that tells her own story.[10][11][12]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Arrangement | Length |
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| 1. | "Run Away" | J.Y. Park "The Asiansoul" |
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| 3:18 |
| 2. | "Heartbreak In Heaven" (featuring Peniel of BtoB) |
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| Rycroft | 3:33 |
| 3. | "Lazy Baby" (with pH-1) |
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| 2:42 |
| 4. | "Losing Sleep" | Moon Yeo Leum (Jam Factory) |
| Jean-Marie | 2:39 |
| 5. | "One Love" | Lee Seu Ran |
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| 3:13 |
| 6. | "Fly" | Tzuyu |
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| 3:43 |
| Total length: | 19:08 | ||||
References
- ^ a b Frances, Lai (September 6, 2024). "Twice's Tzuyu Lights Up When She Talks AboutTZU". Uproxx. Retrieved September 7, 2024.
- ^ Ha, Yu-mi (August 2, 2024). "Twice Tzuyu to Make Solo Debut with AbouTzu, following Nayeon and Jihyo". K-en News. Retrieved September 6, 2024.
- ^ Ha, Yu-mi (August 5, 2024). "Twice Tzuyu to Debut Solo with abouTzu on September 6 [Timeline]". K-en News. Retrieved September 6, 2024.
- ^ Ziwei, Puah (September 6, 2024). "Twice's Tzuyu makes solo debut with alluring new single, 'Run Away'". NME. Retrieved September 6, 2024.
- ^ Kim, Jae-ha (September 6, 2024). "Tzuyu Is Ready for Her Solo Moment". Rolling Stone. Retrieved September 6, 2024.
- ^ Kim, Min-young (August 2, 2024). "Twice's Tzuyu to become third member to embark on solo career". Korea JoongAng Daily. Retrieved September 6, 2024.
- ^ a b Pyo, Kyung-min (September 5, 2024). "Twice's Tzuyu unveils deeper, mature side with solo debut album abouTzu". The Korea Times. Retrieved September 6, 2024.
- ^ Kim, Jae-heun (September 5, 2024). "Twice's Tzuyu reveals new, mature side in solo debut". The Korea Herald. Retrieved September 6, 2024.
- ^ Ha, Yu-mi (August 12, 2024). "TWICE Tzuyu to Make Solo Debut with 'Run Away' Penned by JYP's Park Jin-young and Top Global Songwriters". hankooki.com (in Korean). Retrieved September 7, 2024.
- ^ Yoon, So-yeon (September 5, 2024). "Twice's Tzuyu aims to shed maknae image with solo debut album abouTzu". Korea JoongAng Daily. Retrieved September 6, 2024.
- ^ Fell, Nicole (September 6, 2024). "Twice's Tzuyu on Her Passion for Releasing a Solo Album and Her Advice to Aspiring K-Pop Idols". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved September 7, 2024.
- ^ Munson, Olivia (September 6, 2024). "Tzuyu of TWICE on her debut solo album: 'I wanted to showcase my bold side'". USA Today. Retrieved September 7, 2024.