Lee So Ra is officially returning to the music scene with his first new single in seven years, wowing longtime fans who have been waiting for years to hear new solo music from the legendary singer.
On June 29, his agency, Marehim Entertainment, confirmed that Lee So Ra will release a new song in July. The upcoming song will mark his first official music release since 2019’s single “Request Song”, which featured BTS member Suga and achieved great success on domestic and international music charts.
Since then, Lee So Ra has mainly participated in drama soundtracks, remaining quietly active while focusing on OST projects. However, fans continued to hope for a true solo comeback under his own name.
According to The Chosun, before the release, the singer shared a heartfelt message through her agency.
“It’s been a long time since my last release and I hope many people will listen to it,” Lee So Ra said. “I sincerely thank everyone who has waited and promise to sing more in the future.”
Lee So Ra will release a new single in July
Her announcement quickly became a hot topic among music fans in South Korea, especially because Lee So Ra is widely respected for her emotional singing style and distinctive vocal tone. Many listeners grew up with her music and consider her one of the most influential female singers in the country.
Lee So Ra first debuted in 1993 as part of the vocal group Strangers before starting his solo career in 1995, AllKPop reported.
Over the years, he has built a hit catalog full of beloved songs, including “I’m Happy,” “Proposal,” “Blue in You,” “Please,” “Don’t Leave My Side,” “Remember” and “A Wind Blows.”
His 2019 release “Request Song” was especially memorable for younger fans thanks to its collaboration with Suga. The song received strong chart results and introduced Lee So Ra’s emotional musical style to many new K-pop listeners.
According to Marehim Entertainment, Lee So Ra’s new single will be released across online music platforms in July.
