Red Velvet’s SEULGI underlines her range as a solo star with her second EP, “Accidentally On Purpose”, out now via SM Entertainment. Listen here.

Hailing from one of the planet’s most popular and critically-lauded K-pop girl groups of the past decade, SEULGI has solidified her status as a charismatic performer and the arrival of this new body of work further highlights her potential.

The six-track EP is led by the confident, pop-dance single ‘Baby, Not Baby’. Unfurling over an urgent funk bassline and electric guitars, the lyrics hear SEULGI assert her power by reminding her lover that she is more than just ‘your baby’. The track is produced by GRAMMY-nominated producer Erick Serna, who has worked on Olivia Rodrigo’s “Guts” album, and lyrics were penned by renowned K-pop hitmaker KENZIE.

The single sets the tone for “Accidentally On Purpose”, which is all about accepting contradictions in life and love. The EP’s paradox takes root with ‘Better Dayz’, an alt-pop track that suggests having hope can potentially be more despairing – and tempts listeners through dreamy vocals to forget reality and escape into a fantasy of better days. ‘Rollin’ (With My Homies)’, a pop-fuelled R&B song, follows like a balm, with an uplifting reminder that everything will be okay, no matter what choices we make in life.

‘Whatever’ is a groovy R&B mid-tempo that highlights SEULGI’s warmth, with her crystalline vocal tones wrapping around encouraging lyrics about walking your own path at your own pace. The dream-like quality continues with ‘Praying’, an atmospheric R&B number with a spacious bass sound expressing love and gratitude for those who lift her up during difficult times. The EP is rounded out by ‘Weakness’, the final contradiction – a sentimental love song contrasted with a cheerful guitar and bass melody. The lyrics, co-written by the singer, reflect on the sweetness of becoming endlessly clumsy and lovesick in front of someone you’ve fallen for.

“Accidentally On Purpose” marks SEULGI’s first solo release in nearly two and a half years, since her highly-rated debut solo EP: “28 Reasons”. Called ‘pure brilliance’ by NME, it achieved the highest first-week sales for any of SM Entertainment’s female solo artists and became the longest charting #1 album by a solo female K-pop artist on the Worldwide iTunes Album Chart.

SEULGI – along with her Red Velvet members IRENE and JOY – is set to return to the UK to perform at SMTOWN Live in London at Allianz Twickenham Stadium on 28 June. The epic stadium concert, in celebration of SM Entertainment’s 30th anniversary, also features over a dozen other K-pop stars including NCT 127, NCT DREAM, aespa, RIIZE and more. Tickets are now on sale at Ticketmaster, AXS and Konne Ticket.

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“Accidentally On Purpose” tracklisting

1. Baby, Not Baby
2. Better Dayz
3. Rollin’ (With My Homies)
4. Whatever
5. Praying
6. Weakness

About Red Velvet

Red Velvet debuted in 2014 and have attracted fans across the globe with their unique and sophisticated music, with songs like ‘Bad Boy’, ‘Ice Cream Cake’, ‘Russian Roulette’, and more. Their 2019 album “The ReVe Festival: Finale” set the record as the first female K-Pop act to top the iTunes Top Albums Chart in 44 countries, while its main single ‘Psycho’ also hit No. 1 on the Billboard World Digital Song Sales chart. In 2020, they appeared in DreamWorks Animation’s Trolls World Tour film as the K-pop trolls, and participated in the soundtrack song ‘Just Sing’. Their 2021 EP “Queendom” topped Korean and international music charts, most notably iTunes Top Album Charts in 51 countries. “The ReVe Festival 2022 – Feel My Rhythm” achieved half-million seller status with pre-orders, while its follow-up “The ReVe Festival 2022 – Birthday” broke their personal record with over 710,000 pre-orders sold. The group has performed headlining concerts worldwide and were the only K-Pop group to perform at Primavera Sound Barcelona 2023. Last year, Red Velvet embarked on their most extensive world tour yet, “Red Velvet 4th Concert : R to V”. It also marked their first time playing headline shows in Europe with stops in Paris, Berlin, Amsterdam, and London, where they took over OVO Arena Wembley for their first headline show which earned a five-star rave review from The Guardian. The quintet rounded out the year with the release of their third album “Chill Kill”, garnering glowing reviews from NME and The Financial Times. The group marked their 10th anniversary in 2024 with the release of “Cosmic”. In addition to group activities, the members – IRENE, SEULGI, WENDY, JOY, and YERI – have participated in solo and unit music projects, and various other activities such as acting, DJing, and MCing, showing their individual charms and talents.