Soyou Releases Third EP Off Hours, Expands Musical Spectrum with Title Track 'Girl'

Soyou released her third EP, Off Hours, and kicked off official comeback activities at 6 PM on the 29th. Centered on carving out time for herself amid a busy daily life, the project goes beyond her musician role to candidly reveal her emotions and inner stories as a person. The title track, "Girl", blends a dry drum sound with bright synths and rhythmic guitar in an indie pop style, with Soyou herself writing the lyrics to add authenticity to the message. The explicit line in the lyrics, "I am not a cool girl", directly exposes the inner self that shakes within societal frames. This new release, as the title suggests, focuses on Off Hours—time for the self in daily life—and honestly probes her inner concerns and feelings as both an artist and an individual. Ahead of the release, anticipation rose among the agency and fans as track previews hinted at the album's mood, and a teaser for the title track's music video hinted at a transformed visual narrative for Soyou. In the released video, Soyou appeared in bolder styling than before, and even a single pair of sunglasses conveyed her charisma. This mini-album expands her musical spectrum and deepens the multi-layered sensibility she has built since joining Magic Strawberry Sound, following the previously released pre-release single See Through and the ENA drama 허수아비 OST "오늘밤". Her emotional density continues with honest and delicate expression. In Off Hours, Soyou's distinctive husky vocal and band-like, intricate sounds merge to further define her unique musical domain. The physical appeal of the album is notable: this third mini album comes in a package featuring a 72-page photobook, photo cards, and four-cut photos. The visual diversity shown in the concept photos plays a major role in conveying Soyou's deep atmosphere across the album, making the package highly collectible for fans. Moreover, the work expands her musical palette and centers the inner story around the title track "Girl" even more strongly. Off Hours aims to reaffirm Soyou as a trusted vocalist, reinforcing the musical trust she has built since joining Magic Strawberry Sound in 2025. The EP, released at 6 PM on the 29th, is a limited physical package featuring the powerful sound of the title track "Girl", honest lyrics, and the 72-page photobook, illustrating clearly the expansion of Soyou's musical spectrum.