“Squid Game” Lead Sparks Shock With SM Entertainment Solo Debut
Im Si Wan, known for his role in Squid Game, has left fans stunned after revealing he’s preparing to debut as a solo singer… and with none other than SM Entertainment.
According to reports, Im Si Wan is currently working with a sub-label under SM Entertainment to release his first solo album before the year ends. The company is reportedly taking charge of his overall music activities moving forward. SM confirmed the news, explaining that the team is in the process of fine-tuning the release schedule and other details.
First look at Im Siwan in Squid Game Season 2. pic.twitter.com/NyjlG21mmV
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The actor has been operating without an agency since August, but reportedly decided to partner with SM after receiving encouragement from veteran SM singer Kangta. Having debuted as part of ZE:A in 2010, alongside Park Hyung Sik, Hwang Kwang Hee, and Kim Dong Jun, Im Si Wan has since made a name for himself as a respected actor. While he’s released soundtracks and collaboration tracks before, this will be the first time he puts out a full solo project.
The abrupt move has sparked shock but excitement among Korean netizens who seem to think Im Si Wan and SM Entertainment are a match made in heaven.
- “Oh, I’m excited! His visuals fit SM’s style perfectly lol I wonder what kind of music he’ll release.”
- “What???”
- “Wow, amazing. SM’s A&R team is great, I’m looking forward to Im Si Wan’s solo.”
- “Does this mean he’ll perform at SMTown too?”
- “I clicked, thinking it was an April Fool’s joke.”
He’s said to be in the final stages of production and has shown strong determination to return to the music scene.
