Hush Rush is the debut extended play (EP) by South Korean singer Lee Chae-yeon. It was released by WM Entertainment on October 12, 2022, and contains four tracks, including the lead single of the same name.
On September 15, 2022, WM Entertainment announced that Lee Chae-yeon, former member of Iz*One, would make her solo debut in October.[2] On September 29, it was revealed that Lee would release her first EP, Hush Rush, on October 12.[3] The track listing was unveiled on October 5, with "Hush Rush" confirmed as the lead single.[4] A track sampler teaser video was released on October 11,[5] followed by the music video teaser for "Hush Rush" on October 12.[6] The EP was released alongside the music video for "Hush Rush" on October 12.[6]
Hush Rush consists of four tracks. The lead single "Hush Rush" was described as an emotional dance-pop song, with lyrics portraying the freedom experienced on stage, likened to a vampire awakening and dancing under the moonlight. The second track, "Danny", features an 80s synth-pop vibe, with lyrics comparing fans' long-term relationships with idols to lifelong couples. The third track, "Aquamarine", is characterized by a groovy bassline and various instrumental elements. The final track, "Same But Different", is a dance song.[7]
^Kim, Min-ji (September 15, 2022). "[단독] 아이즈원 출신 이채연, 4년 만에 솔로 데뷔 확정" [[Exclusive] Lee Chae-yeon from Iz*One Confirms Solo Debut in 4 Years] (in Korean). News1. Archived from the original on October 21, 2022. Retrieved October 16, 2022 – via Naver.
^Hwang, Hye-jin (September 29, 2022). "'솔로 데뷔' 아이즈원 출신 이채연 'Hush Rush' 트레일러 공개" ['Solo Debut' Lee Chae-yeon from Iz*One 'Hush Rush' trailer released] (in Korean). Newsen. Archived from the original on October 21, 2022. Retrieved October 16, 2022 – via Naver.
^Lee, Seul (October 5, 2022). "이채연, 타이틀곡은 'Hush Rush'...다크 호러블 키치 무드" [Lee Chae-yeon, title song 'Hush Rush'...Dark Horrifying Kitsch Mood] (in Korean). X-port News. Archived from the original on October 21, 2022. Retrieved October 16, 2022 – via Naver.
^ abJeon, Hyo-jin (October 12, 2022). "아이즈원 출신 이채연, 오늘(12일) 솔로 데뷔...新콘셉트 천재 예고 [DA:투데이]" [Lee Chae-yeon from Iz*One makes her solo debut today (12th)...New concept genius notice [DA: Today]] (in Korean). Sports Donga. Archived from the original on October 21, 2022. Retrieved October 12, 2022 – via Naver.
^Ji, Min-kyung (October 11, 2022). "'데뷔 D-1' 이채연, 'Hush Rush' 앨범 샘플러 공개..감성 댄스팝 예고" ['Debut D-1' Lee Chae-yeon, 'Hush Rush' album sampler released..Emotional dance pop notice] (in Korean). Osen. Archived from the original on October 21, 2022. Retrieved October 16, 2022 – via Naver.
^Kim, Ji-hye (October 12, 2022). "아이즈원 출신 이채연 "팀 아닌 홀로 무대, 좋은 모습 보여드릴 것"" [Lee Chae-yeon from Iz*One "I will show you a good side on stage alone, not as a team"] (in Korean). Herald Pop. Archived from the original on October 21, 2022. Retrieved October 16, 2022 – via Naver.
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