i-dle’s Soyeon “Quits” Her Job?! Unique 1st Full Album Tracklist Sparks Buzz
i-dle's Soyeon has sparked curiosity with an unexpected “resignation” announcement ahead of her first full-length solo album.
On August 27, CUBE Entertainment revealed the tracklist for Soyeon's upcoming 1st full album, “What a Wonderful Life.” The album is scheduled for release on September 7, 2026, at 6 p.m. KST.
The unusual tracklist was designed to look like a resignation letter displayed on a retro CRT computer monitor, with its title track called “I’m Quitting (Narr. Kian84).” This creative concept led to considerable attention after Soyeon had previously posted “퇴사할게여” (“I'm quitting”) on her social media.
Soyeon's “Resignation” Was Actually a Song Title
Before the tracklist was revealed, Soyeon posted the phrase “퇴사할게여” on her social media, prompting fans to wonder whether the message had anything to do with her career or agency.
The mystery was resolved when CUBE Entertainment unveiled the tracklist for her first full album.
“퇴사할게여,” translated as “I’m Quitting,” is the title track of the album. The song also features narration by Korean webtoon artist and television personality Kian84, adding a humorous element to the track.
So, despite the dramatic “resignation” message, Soyeon has not announced that she is leaving i-dle or CUBE Entertainment. The “resignation” is part of the concept surrounding her solo album.
“What a Wonderful Life” Is Soyeon's First Full Album
“What a Wonderful Life” will be Soyeon's first solo full-length album.
The album is set for release on September 7 at 6 p.m. KST, with a total of eight tracks.
The album's concept centers around the idea of leaving one's job to begin a new life, using the relatable theme of resignation in a playful way.
CUBE Entertainment described the title track as a song based around a subject that many office workers can relate to: the desire to quit and start a new life.
The Unique CRT “Resignation Letter” Tracklist
Rather than presenting the tracklist in a standard promotional image, CUBE Entertainment used a retro CRT monitor design resembling a resignation letter.
The resignation reason shown in the concept states that Soyeon wants to resign in order to begin the “What a Wonderful Life” that can no longer be postponed.
The design ties the album title and the title track together while giving the release a distinctive early-2000s visual style.
8 Tracks on Soyeon's First Full Album
The album contains eight tracks:
- “I’m Quitting (Narr. Kian84)” — Title track
- “STAR”
- “Vegetable Hate Song”
- “Amigo (Feat. Min-su)”
- “Bankroll”
- “Can’t We Just Love Each Other”
- “Sending Romance”
- “icebluerabbit”
The tracklist includes songs covering a range of musical styles, from EDM to more playful and melodic tracks.
“Amigo” Samples Madonna’s “Like a Virgin”
One of the tracks attracting attention is “Amigo (Feat. Min-su).”
The song uses a sample of Madonna's “Like a Virgin” and gives the familiar melody a new interpretation.
The album therefore combines newly developed material with songs that Soyeon has already introduced through performances and other activities.
Some Songs Were Already Revealed
Several tracks on the album are not completely new to fans.
“icebluerabbit” had previously been performed during i-dle's world tour.
Meanwhile, “STAR” had already been unveiled through festival performances and music-related content before being included on Soyeon's first full album.
The inclusion of these songs gives fans an opportunity to hear previously performed material alongside the album's newly revealed tracks.
Soyeon Participated in Every Track
Soyeon is also credited with participating in all eight tracks on her first full album.
The release additionally features collaborations with producers including GroovyRoom and R.Tee, expanding the range of sounds featured on the album.
This continues Soyeon's established role as a songwriter and producer, while allowing her to present a musical identity separate from her group activities with i-dle.
Is Soyeon Actually Leaving i-dle?
-No.
The “resignation” refers to the concept and title track of Soyeon's upcoming solo album. The tracklist announcement revealed that “I’m Quitting” is the title track, rather than an announcement that Soyeon is leaving i-dle or ending her career.
This distinction is important because her initial social media post was intentionally presented in a way that could be interpreted as a real resignation.
Final Thoughts
Soyeon's upcoming “What a Wonderful Life” has already attracted attention thanks to its unusual resignation-themed concept.
From the retro CRT resignation-letter tracklist to the title track “I’m Quitting (Narr. Kian84),” the album uses an everyday theme in a playful way while showcasing Soyeon's involvement across all eight tracks.
Most importantly, Soyeon's “resignation” is not an announcement of her departure from i-dle or CUBE Entertainment. It is part of the concept for her first solo full album, which is scheduled to be released on September 7, 2026.