Jin Choi releases new album 'TGIFS', capturing the days and nights of summer

The Hot Haze of Summer and the Bizarre Love of Dawn: Two Colors of 'TGIFS'

On the 7th at noon, 17-year-old representative singer-songwriter of the 'Zalpha generation,' Jin Choi, released her double single 'TGIFS.' This new release is the result of unfolding the different temperature differences between day and night within the season of midsummer through a musical narrative. The two included tracks prove Jin Choi's unique musical world by depicting the light and shadow of the season with distinct sounds.

The first track, 'sick of fun,' is a cool-textured electro-pop song. The lyrics capture the boredom felt while staying indoors, leaving behind the most vibrant season, summer, and the wriggling longing for the outside world within that boredom. The dreamy synth sounds that dominate the song evoke the haze rising over hot asphalt, yet simultaneously create a strange contrast by coexisting with the cold sensation characteristic of electro-pop.

The mood shifts with the second track, 'alike.' Featuring the upbeat rhythm unique to Miami Bass, this song sings of the bizarre yet intense emotions of love felt at dawn. Despite containing feelings for an unreachable person, the addition of beats as intense as summer sunlight presents an unpredictable progression and original metaphors. Jin Choi continues her experimentation in breaking genre boundaries, ranging from indie pop to electro-pop and dance, in this single as well.

Relentless Progress Since Debut: A 'Complete Artist' Noted by Global Critics

Jin Choi is more than just a singer who simply sings. She is known as a 'complete artist' who personally leads the entire process, including songwriting, composing, music video production, artwork, and visual directing. Since her debut in October 2024, her pace of work has been truly unrivaled. Following the single 'Coco,' a collaboration with the cosmetic brand easea earlier this year, she has maintained a steady musical trajectory by releasing the single 'UFO' on Children's Day.

These moves are manifesting as tangible achievements not only domestically but also on the global stage. She has garnered acclaim from international critics, participating in the UK's NME and the premium audio brand Bose's 'C25 Mixtape,' and being named the youngest solo artist in Apple Music's 'Best of 2025: Korea.'

Her scope of activity extends beyond music. Recently, she served as the host of 'Music Interference' on HYBE's podcast channel STAN:A, and she continues multifaceted activities spanning both inside and outside of music by directly operating the independent label '22' and the party brand 'That Party.' Building a solid career that belies her age of 17, Jin Choi's movements are establishing her as a brand rather than just a mere prospect.