Red Velvet’s Irene debuts as a solo artist with the EP 'Like A Flower'.

According to the reports, Irene, the Red Velvet singer, kicked off her official solo music career with the debut EP 'Like A Flower' on Tuesday. Her debut eight-track EP features a mix of dance, ballad, and R&B genres, according to her agency, SM Entertainment.

The title track for the album, 'Like A Flower', is a pop dance track with a very dreamy, infectious melody. Irene described the song as carrying a powerful metaphor about personal growth and self-empowerment. "The song represents taking small steps of courage and beautifully flowering oneself, just like a living flower," she explained. She also marked the importance of the performance aspect, especially the shared energy with herself and the dancers.

In a statement through her agency, Irene revealed the deeply personal nature of her debut project. "This album was completed after deeply contemplating the stories I wanted to tell. While I have some mixed emotions, I've prepared with my absolute best effort." she shared.

The artist invites audiences to go through the album's tracks to understand her broad range of musical artistry. Irene, with this album, aspires to deliver an assortment of meaningful themes to her listeners, irrespective of the individual differences between them.

With this album, Irene embarks on a new phase in her life and fans eagerly await her transformation into a solo artist. Her debut EP is out now on all streaming services.